This was an interesting set up novel. Nyx woke up in Tempe, Arizona, with no memories of the past, and a note that her apartment and tuition were paid for. She’s out of school now, and has found that no one can remember her, and she also can’t leave Tempe. Out of desperation, the next […]
Guardian of Chaos – Michelle Manus Read More »
A few more pictures from Ferry Beach, partially because mushrooms are annoyingly difficult to identify…
Ferry Beach State Park – Saco, ME Read More »
Despite the fact that removing blighted leaves from the tomatoes seems to have become a full time job, I’m happy with where the garden is right now. The dahlias are finally out, and the tomatoes and zucchini are producing in a reasonable amount. (There are seven or eight tiny zucchini working since we got our
This is a great, creepy story. Maryse is a fake medium, contracted to go with her partner, Vasyl to a house in South Dakota in the late 1800s. Once she’s there, she finds out the the dead really do speak. Quick story, very atmospheric. Enjoyed it very much.
What the Dead Know – Nghi Vo Read More »
It’s nice to see something is enjoying this summer’s weather. I have never seen so many blazing star plants out as we did yesterday. It’s funny for a plant that loves being in a sand plain, but it would appear that as long as it drains quickly, they enjoy the rain. Here’s the best my
Weekly Wildflowers – Kennebunk Plains Preserve, Kennebunk, ME Read More »
Mika is a witch, which is this story, means she was orphaned, like all witches. She was raised by Primrose, the head of the witches in England. They’re not really supposed to congregate together, so Mika was raised by a series of nannies, and now that she’s an adult, she sees the other witches once
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches – Sangu Mandanna Read More »
What a lovely story. Marra is the youngest of three princesses. Her oldest sister is her favorite, but Damia is married off to the prince of the neighboring kingdom, and tragically dies. Kania, the second sister, takes Damia’s place. Marra and Kania had never gotten along very well, but when Marra goes with their mother
Nettle and Bone – T. Kingfisher Read More »
This was Sunday’s walk. I’d been meaning to go there for a while, because they have gentians this time of year, so when my mother mentioned that our local salvage store (just a bit up the road near the mall) had scored a haul from a rather nice yarn store, this pinged my memory bank
Warren Woods Trail – Scarborough, ME Read More »
