When you hear the term Tenement, a modern apartment building does not immediately come to mind. In my mind, I picture the slums depicted in Jacob Riis “How the Other Half Lives” or something of that nature. Recently though something came to the forefront...
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Tenements: Modern issue or Thing of the Past?
The Non-Glamorous Side to Self Care
When was the last time you had a physical? I often have asked this question to people, and the answer is almost always the same. “It has been awhile. I just don’t have time.” or “I haven’t found a doctor that I like, I should really do that.”
Shadows of the White City by Jocelyn Green
About the Book: The one thing Sylvie Townsend wants most is what she feared she was destined never to have–a family of her own. But taking in Polish immigrant Rose Dabrowski to raise and love quells those fears–until seventeen-year-old Rose goes missing at...
Prince of Spies by Elizabeth Camden
Prince of Spies by Elizabeth Camden Description Luke Delacroix has the reputation of a charming man-about-town in Gilded Age Washington, DC. In reality, he is secretly carrying out an ambitious agenda in Congress. His current mission is to thwart the reelection of...
The Sunset of Life- Isolation
Beautiful Sunset 1/19/2021 As I mused on life, and observing this lovely sunset, I found the thoughts circling in my head. I am an observer of nature, of life and those that are around me. I watch reactions, take note of them and read whatever appears to me to store...
Nicole by Sarah Monzon
https://amzn.to/3a6D9yu About the Book: Who has time to date when she’s trying to raise a miniature human by herself AND save the planet from its irresponsible inhabitants? Not to mention my winning personality (snort) and my curves-have-curves figure (eyeroll) don’t...
The Truth About Fame by Toni Shiloh
About the Book: The Truth about Fame My life has always been in the spotlight. Born to two famous parents and then quickly rising to “super” status in the modeling world ensured that I, Astoria “Tori” Bell, would always have my image plastered across newsstands....
Book Review: Carved in Stone by Elizabeth Camden
About the Book: Description Her gilded world holds a deeply hidden secret. After years of tragedy, Gwen Kellerman now lives a quiet life as a botanist at an idyllic New York college. She largely ignores her status as heiress to the infamous Blackstone...
The Pain of Life-Choosing to Live
I am not someone that enjoys focusing on the hard things in life. They are there. They exist. This is not a happy tale, but instead a sharing of how I have chosen to live. But in the last 6 years, I can truly say that I have lost more than I have gained. Yes, I can go...
A Day in the Life of Homeschooling 16 and 18 year old
When I saw the challenge to write a post on “A Day in the Life”, I hesitated. Only because it is hard to choose which day, as they all look different. Here are some past links: A Day in the life…. One of those days We do outside formal classes three...
Parenting To Adulthood: The Hard Parts
I picked up a book recently called “Doing Life with your Adult Children”. I haven’t finished it yet, so I can’t really give you a full review, but the concept was interesting to me. Doing Life with your Adult Children Parenting and all the...
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