Dear America: So Far from Home
There’s something we need to talk about and its the Dear America Diaries. I spent a good portion of my childhood reading these books. Basically its a girl, usually in the age range of 11-14 writing in her diary during a specific historical period. Shirtwaist factory, Oregon trail, Indians, Civil War, Revolutionary War, etc., Some were good, some were boring, I re-read a few last … Continue reading Dear America: So Far from Home
There’s more to Little House than just the series
I borrowed Pioneer Girl, the annotated version, from Maria. Its the first draft that Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote of her childhood and from that came the Little House series of books as we know them today. I’ve seen this book on Maria’s shelf for years and always thought I had read it, or I read something that was basically the same thing. But guys, no. … Continue reading There’s more to Little House than just the series
seeking persephone and losing my mind
Should I start with a disclaimer? This show was completely clean and would be great for a 12 year old girl. In fact, I know I would have LOVED this when I was 12. So, it’s not all terrible. We get comments on our reviews sometimes from random people who are like, you’re so negative in your reviews. Yeah, cause we’re reviewing the bottom of … Continue reading seeking persephone and losing my mind
Country Music
Modern day country music can barely be called country music anymore. The final straw was when my co-worker announced that BigXthaPlug has a country album. I didn’t know how he squeezed his way into the country genre because he’s rap. My co-worker proceeded to play it and tell me who was featured in the songs: Ella Langley, Luke Combs, Bailey Zimmerman and other various country … Continue reading Country Music
A Cinderella Christmas
(Gianna is a guest writer as she was threatening to picket for a review of a book or movie.) When the weather turns cold, jingle bells ring, and everyone is getting into the Christmas spirit by watching Christmas movies. There is one that gets played yearly by me and Catherine. Is it a Hallmark movie? No, no. It’s better. It’s generic Hallmark: The one. The … Continue reading A Cinderella Christmas
book review: looking for a miracle
Some days, you really just need to listen to a Wanda book. It’s like a cold, bony hug that you wish you could get out of, but it’s your great aunt who you only see once a year, so you’re trapped. This installment of Wanda is called Looking for a Miracle, and the cover shot is great. We’re looking up at a wheelchair and the … Continue reading book review: looking for a miracle
a gripe post
What’s going on right now? I voted for Trump, but I am completely unsatisfied with the state of our country. We could barely afford a house, groceries are more expensive every time you go to the store, gas is outrageous, the Indian reservations are hellholes, and what does he do? Bomb Iran. Makes sense! RFK Jr said that Tylenol during pregnancy is no bueno, vaccines … Continue reading a gripe post
book review: as time goes by
Normally, Catherine is the one who tortures herself with Lori Wick books and I read her bookmarks and her reviews and think to myself, better her than me! However, she pressed this volume into my hands and I left it to languish on my floor for about 10 months before finally getting the guts to pick it up and begin reading. It is always a … Continue reading book review: as time goes by
Emma’s Wedding
M: On a rainy May 30, off we went to Cincinnati to celebrate Emma’s wedding! Catherine and I were both bridesmaids. I was excited to be a bridesmaid for the first time in my adult life and cautiously optimistic that Alice would be complacent for at least the majority of the trip. The drive down was your typical soggy trip down 75, dodging construction and terrible … Continue reading Emma’s Wedding
Catherine’s 2025 Book Reviews
Time for my book round-up of 2025. The ratings are what I gave them on Goodreads and most of the reviews are what I wrote on Goodreads too. Non-Fiction: Judy Garland: A Biography – Anne Edwards 3 Stars. It was sad to hear how they started pumping Judy full of drugs when she was a little kid and how she never got over her drug … Continue reading Catherine’s 2025 Book Reviews
Mellow Musings 