The creme de cognac dahlia bloomed! This was the one dahlia that I bought last year, that was the saddest little tuber you ever did see. It at least leafed out nicely, but it never did bloom. I figured if it did survive the winter, I’d give it another go this year. And look at […]
This book is fairly different than Carriger’s other work – it’s scifi, so there’s definitely a different vibe than her steampunk work. Phex is a refugee, working as a barista on a moon far from where he grew up. There are a number of aliens about, including a race that’s created Divinity – Pantheons of
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This is a really sweet book. Tao is far from home – brought to a new country after her father dies, and her mother remarries. She could be a Seer, but she believes that her vision killed her father, and she has no desire to use it again. Her stepfather would have had her join
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Actual picture date 6/22/25.
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This is the Sambucas hat, which I’m using as a break from the Trisha sweater. I’ve already redone the cast on three times, as I apparently can’t read directions. So that’s been fun. I think I finally got this on track – hopefully third time is the charm.
This is a fun series starter. Jay is starting work with the hidden magical society that manages magic in England. He’s paired with Ves – she seems a bit wild (colored hair and all) and he isn’t, but as we settle in, we start finding out a lot more about these new partners. They get
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Holyrood sits at the bottom of the Royal Mile, with fantastic views of Arthur’s Seat (if you look closely at the photo with the Abbey and Arthur’s seat, you can see the people on the summit.) It’s the King’s official residence in Scotland. We did tour the inside (no pictures allowed), which is pretty much
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