Livin' La Vida Llama ~ A Lighthearted Look at Life Over 60
Age 62 Retirement Status Retired How does Cathi spend her time as a retiree? Photographer - Life-Long Learner When it comes to creativity, I am convinced there is nothing Cathi can not do. Cathi officially retired from teaching a year ago and is the busiest retiree I've met! An avid photographer, she is always looking for... Continue Reading →
Have you ever started a great book and had it interrupted by a cold or some other bug that sneaks up on you quickly? That was me reading Haunted Warrior. I started it just as I was starting to feel slightly under the weather. It was a perfect distraction until the fever kicked in, and... Continue Reading →
I have never met a book by Ms. Cates that I didn't love. Yes, I mean "met." Her storytelling and story-building skills are so well-honed that I find myself quickly wrapped up in the worlds she creates. Reading Picket Fence was like taking a virtual hike up a mountain when I had no idea I'd... Continue Reading →
You know that moment. You're watching a TV program, and the main character is about to do something so wrong or embarrassing that you can't look. You close your eyes so you don't have to see it happening, but you can still listen. As uncomfortable as it is, you don't want to step away. And, when... Continue Reading →
Just a quick post to pass on some cool deals for Father's Day! Here are a few things that caught my eye: An Amazon Fire Table is on sale for 94.99 for a limited time. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device that is on sale for 29.99 for a limited time. And there's so... Continue Reading →
Admittedly, I am a big fan of books based on fairy tales, and The Gingerbread Queen is no exception. A true page-turner, I did not want to put it down! I even fell asleep reading just for that "one more chapter." This story of Hansel and Gretel as adults is simply captivating and filled with... Continue Reading →
Age 61 Retirement Status Semi-Retired How does Gary spend his time as a semi-retiree? Actor - Photographer - Traveler These days, as an actor, Gary does 1-2 shows per year. In the past few years, I've had the pleasure of seeing him in Miracle on 34th Street and All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of... Continue Reading →
I love it when books cause me to picture scenes in them days after I finish them. Beautifully written, The Secret Gift is one of those books! I found it thoroughly engrossing and devoured it quickly. Days later, images from the story popped into my head randomly and made me smile. I did, however, have... Continue Reading →
When I read the description of this book, it grabbed my attention so much that I immediately read the first two in the series. I am so glad I did. Although A Touch of Magic stands well on its own, reading the first two added more depth to an otherwise wonderful story. Ms. Boucher's writing... Continue Reading →
I love Cynthia Wright's writing style. However, I was a little wary when I first started reading His Fiery Angel. When we first meet Camille, "fiery" is an understatement. To be honest, she drove me a little nuts…at first. Benedict had me intrigued at his first interaction with Camille. However, when he returned to his... Continue Reading →
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