Since the response of me sharing my link to my eBay store of spiffy treasures I find at thrift stores and garage sales has been so supportive and encouraging, I just had to share these awesome finds. Four framed cross stitch needlepoints.  From the 80’s.. ya think?? I have no clue, but my GOLLY! The work that went into these are incredible. I had them in my cart so fast, I was almost in a panic that someone would walk by and grab one before I had a chance to get it in my cart. I am pretty sure they are kits. It’s the time and patience that goes into them that has me mesmerized. I could ne ..read more

Thrones burn. Crowns shatter. Rulers rise and fall… Enea, a land once ruled by mythic giants, is now fractured by the conflicts of man. Yet total war is just beginning. An ancient magic awakens to strike at the heart of Oakharrow, the city ruled by the Mad Jarl. His mourning heirs, Bjorn Borson and Aelthena Of’Bor, are left with a terrible decision: fight for their birthright, or pursue vengeance for their kin. One wrong choice, and the throne will fall. And with Oakharrow at the center of the rising Runewar, Aelthena and Bjorn’s actions will seal their land’s fate… For fans of A Song of Ice a ..read more

I keep seeing advertisements for baby hedgehogs on my timeline. I gave up on the idea of getting a hedgehog two or three years ago. Did I say I wanted a hedgehog out loud and Google heard me. Freaking Google. I clicked on the link and it takes me to a website that sells cute baby hedgehogs, but you have to pick them up at their location in Connecticut. CONNECTICUT!!??? I’m in California! I can’t drive all the way to Connecticut for a baby hedgehog. Why advertise that to me? Is Google teasing me? That’s super mean Google. It wouldn’t be completely out of the question to drive to Arizona for a h ..read more

I saw a dragonfly in my garden. He flew in from over the roof, checked out the little pond in the back, flew threw the flower beds to the fountain, hovered there for a bit and flew away. So… did you like it here? Are you moving in? Kinda rude not to say anything. I worked very hard on this garden. IT’S A NICE GARDEN! COME BAAAAACK! No.. I’m not overthinking the bug at all. The Fear of Winter: A Kidnapping Crime Thriller: (Book One in The Fear Of Series) by S. C. Sterling (145 Reviews) Genre: Crime Fiction | Thrillers | Mystery FREE for a limited time In this immersive thriller a father resume ..read more

A spiraling agent with unparalleled skills. A murderer with enhanced intelligence. Who is the hunter… and who is the prey? Zach Axton is in a dark place. After the brutal murder of the love of his life, the haunted FBI agent’s slender will to live is only due to the care of his canine companion. But he’s grudgingly pulled back into work when a prisoner in an experimental government program designed to increase brain functioning escapes in a violent and bloody confrontation. Teaming up with his former partner and a beautiful assistant district attorney, Axton uses his specialized skills in hunt ..read more

So I have been watching The Walking Dead with hubby for the last few weeks. We are currently just starting season three. I am taking notes on how to handle zombies, and what their patterns are. If there is ever a zombie apocalypse I want to be at least a little prepared. I am grateful they are slow. I hate running. They do walk a lot, so I should do a bit of cardio for long walks away from them. I know a slight jog would be better, but I hate jogging. Anywho… this morning I heard a loud clunk outside my back slider. I quickly jumped up, turned on the light and peeked outside. Had that been a z ..read more

I went on about it being April Fools Day this morning, and when I went to flip the calendar I saw it was May 1st. MAY!!! What month did I think it was this whole time? I better not let my baby bassets know I missed a month. I would never hear the end of it. I guess I could look on the bright side and think of it as skipping to the good part. The days are getting warmer, and the baby bassets will be out of school soon. That means CAMPING SEASON! Murder Sky High (The DCI Gawn Girvin series Book 2) by Linda Hagan (542 Reviews) Genre: Crime Fiction | Mystery FREE for a limited time After a plane ..read more

Do you feel trapped in a life of mediocrity? Do you feel stuck, dreaming of accomplishing great things but trapped by constraints, both real and imagined? Do you feel you’re meant for a greater purpose but held back by invisible barriers? Imagine breaking free of the self-imposed boundaries holding you back from accomplishing your biggest goals. Imagine living without fear of what life has in store for you and instead looking forward to the opportunities it will give you. THINK BIG gives you the tools to finally shed your limiting self-beliefs, achieve your ambitions, and transform your life ..read more

Be careful out there today everyone. Today is April Fools Day. All the tricksters and pranksters are celebrating with whoopie cushions and those little buzzers that zap you when you shake their hand.  When I was a kid I thought whoopie cushions, hand buzzers, even ink gum were the funniest things in the world. I thought if I had them, I would be the funniest kid in school. My parents never bought them for me, and I think it was for the best. I don’t actually recall any kid in school becoming popular after using them. Not one. In fact I am pretty sure the kids that did got wedgies. Wait… i ..read more

Either the little birds were drunk in my backyard yesterday, or the baby birds from my little birdhouse are learning to fly. I have never seen such a hot mess in my life. I can’t be sure if it was different birds or not, but they were flying into the side of the house, hitting the fence, or landing on the ground right next to me. One was only inches from hitting me on the side of the head! All while this is happening one little bird was chirping madly at them. In my head it was the mom encouraging them. That, or calling them dummies. Not sure. I was really worried about them, but I have got to ..read more