Livin' La Vida Llama ~ A Lighthearted Look at Life Over 60
Age 62 Retirement Status Retired How does Michele spend her time as a retiree? Storyteller - Lifelong Learner - Priest Upon first meeting with Michele, I noticed a feeling of calm and thoughtfulness about her. Which certainly fits because she is an Episcopal priest. Recently relocated from Texas, she is still relatively new to her... Continue Reading →
A free-spirited pet shop owner, a by-the-book cop, two adorable kids, and a big, lovable, mayhem-causing dog…I knew there was no chance of putting this book down, even with gifts to wrap and tuck under the tree! Oh, and I was so right! A Perfect Match is a great story with down-to-earth characters and a... Continue Reading →
Maybe it's the weather or the holiday season that's finally upon us, but I cannot help but compare Magic of Moonlight to a freshly made cup of hot chocolate. Not just any hot chocolate, either, but one swirled with caramel-like prose and laced with humor like little marshmallows floating in the mug. Alex and Trudy's... Continue Reading →
I love this author's writing style so much that I picked up this book without paying attention to the fact that it was the second in a series, figuring I'd enjoy this one. I was right! The Rake's Convenient Bride stands wonderfully on its own. Elizabeth and Jasper's story grabbed my attention from the start... Continue Reading →
Intelligently written, Marry Me, Marquess is a wonderful tale that kept me engaged from start to finish. It is filled with deep emotion and detailed information about the main characters' first loves—his is antiquarianism, and hers is botany. I tend to expect to be frustrated with the story based on a fake relationship. Instead, my... Continue Reading →
If you're looking for a distraction from everyday life, this story may be just what you need! You may have to suspend your disbelief in a few spots, as I did, but Esme's tale has enough twists and turns to keep the reader's attention. Modern Fairytale takes a spoiled princess from a magical realm and... Continue Reading →
As one of the many people on this planet who have a book stuck in their head but can't seem to get it off the ground, I found this book inspirational. While reading along, just for enjoyment, new ideas for my main character popped into my head, and new thoughts on their journey began to... Continue Reading →
If you've been following the bouncing Llama (me), you'll recall I started physical therapy to gain strength after living with Long Covid for a few years. I'm not quite bouncing yet, but... Yesterday, I took my grandson to a corn maze and only had to stop once or twice. Now, mind you, this corn maze... Continue Reading →
Well, this morning didn't go as a large number of people in the US had hoped. But that would have happened no matter what the results were. So, for those of you who feel like you're floundering a bit, that the floor has fallen out from beneath your feet, or that you have lost control... Continue Reading →
I got my sticker this morning. I will not be wearing it today. You see, I woke up while it was still mostly dark outside. I stumbled around my room as I grabbed what I wanted to wear this morning because I was too sleepy to remember to turn on the light. Historically, if the... Continue Reading →
One Crafty Llama 