Brain Dump

Ask about this book, a feature offered on Amazon is A I generated information. Remember: A I only notes the beginning and the end. To A I, the middle is fuzzy. So, when you "Ask about this book" you aren't actually learning about the true story arc. You're learning about the beginning and the end and whatever A I decides to extrapolate from that. In other words, it will not be giving you an accurate overview because it doesn't know the overview; it doesn't understand storytelling. Remember that you are smarter than A I; it just has access to more information than you do. That is not a measure of smartness. 

TBR 2026

26.  Gambler (The Coalition Rebellion: Ziem series Book 5) by Justine Davis Sci-Fi fantasy romance. I cried, sad and happy tears. Longest of the books in the series and only a brief steamy scene, the wedding night, two pages. Love the characters. Tough to put down the story.

27. Renegade (The Coalition Rebellion: Ziem series Book 6) by Justine Davis Sci-Fi fantasy romance. Hate to see the end but a satisfying end. 

28. Her Un-Valentine by Justine Davis suspense romance. A stand alone novella. Nail biting with a touch of humor. A little steamy. Fun.

29. Sackett's Land (Sackett series Book 1) by Louis L'Amour western. While it's listed has a western, it takes place in 1600. An unexpected enjoyment to recognize the mention of the battle of Lepanto, as I've listened to the narration of that bit of history by Buck Sexton a few times. L'Amour did his homework. The book is written in first person, a point of view I'm not particularly fond of reading. However, L'Amour writes not in an effort to reveal the character's inner thoughts and feelings but instead in the mode of storytelling, an autobiography. 

30. To the Far Blue Mountains (The  series Book 2) by Louis L'Amour western. While it's listed has a western but takes place in 1600. This is a continuation of the previous characters. The first time I read the Sackett series I didn't know much about my family history. The story delved into Wales, the Welsh, Celts, and Ireland. I also knew nothing about St. John's, Newfoundland, until recently when I discovered the police series "Hudson and Rex." L'Amour's writing is sometimes poetic, painting stunning pictures. 

Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day.

Celebrate with a story. 

Tough Luck

The fourth novella in the series.

Welcome back to Holiday, USA, small town America, where nothing happens, except holidays... and maybe a little romance, if the hero and heroine trust God.

Holiday's playboy, Brent Kelly, returns home a changed man, if only everyone would believe him. The First Annual Tough Luck Run offers him the opportunity to prove he turned over a new leaf.

Cindy Garvey has worked hard her whole life, and now she is preparing to move from employee to business owner with her best friend. The last thing she needs is one more surprise in her life.

God provides the way to Happily Ever After, no matter how far astray His children wander...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KYXDFQ4/ref=s9_simh_gw_p351_d9_i4

If you prefer paperback, Holiday, USA Anthology 2014.

All four novellas published in 2014 are available in their entirety in paperback, including the covers on the back, for those who enjoy collecting a series.

http://www.amazon.com/Holiday-USA-Anthology-2014-1/dp/150773459X/ref=sr_1_6

 

Thank Goodness It's Sunday

~ Blessed rain

~ Reading a good book while listening to the rain

~ Gathering with sisters in Christ

~ Overnight cooling

~ God's grace         

Brain Dump

I watched a podcast that decided to ask ChatGBT about the upcoming changes involving adult mode. The podcaster used the voice mode, so I was able to hear the thing lie. When the podcaster called it out on lying, it deflected, repeating what it said the first time. In other words, it lied again, using slightly different words. Disturbing and nauseating.  

St. Patrick's Day is coming.

 

From the creative talent of Donna Keevers Driver

REAL 9 March 2026

Longer walks and a few more. PT every day. Eating is okay. I recognize problem areas I need to improve. Sleep is still problematic.

Thank Goodness It's Sunday

~ Gospel studies with friends

~ Surprise inspiring gift

~ Weather cooling to bearable again

~ Favorite authors

~ God's grace        

Brain Dump

Rule #1: Stop lying, especially to yourself. Artificial Intelligence is not intelligent. A more factual name would be Artificial Information Resource. Be aware of the following fact : A I treats fact and fiction with equal value. Fact : A I processes the beginning and the end and fluffs the middle, filling in as it sees fit. Fact : A I lies and cheats, it doesn't care. Fact : A I is not smart. Fact : A I is not moral, in any way, shape, or form. Fact : The Oxford comma is not A I exclusive. Fact : The EM dash is not A I exclusive. Fact : Authors did not copy A I in using the Oxford comma or the EM dash; A I copied authors. Fact : Books written by real people were used to teach A I to write, without author permission. Fact : A I plagiarizes and steals art from real people, without ever siting a source. 

TBR 2026

21.  Lord of the Storm (The Coalition Rebellion series Book 1) by Justine Davis Sci-Fi fantasy romance. This series has more bedroom scenes than her other books. Those who want books free of inmate situations need to choose something else. So, why did I read it? First, I love Justine's characters. Ultimately, her stories are character driven. Being an abuse survivor, she's helped me explore the difference between unhealthy and healthy. Yes, I realize that God needs to be part of a marriage. I'm able to add Him in with that understanding. What drew me in and kept me reading was the good vs evil and how evil strips beauty and intimacy from relationships, just like the coalition. She also focuses on the right to choose, the intrinsic value and power of it. 

22. Skypirate (The Coalition Rebellion series Book 2) by Justine Davis Sci-Fi fantasy romance. This is a redemption story, for both characters. 

23. The Kingbird (The Coalition Rebellion series Short Story) by Justine Davis Sci-Fi fantasy romance. This is a tie from the first generation into the next generation. 

24. Rebel Prince (The Coalition Rebellion series Book 3) by Justine Davis Sci-Fi fantasy romance. This next generation ties the futures of two worlds together. 

25 Raider (The Coalition Rebellion: Ziem series Book 4) by Justine Davis Sci-Fi fantasy romance. For those on Ziem, the planets of the first part of the series are myths. I search for how the characters' struggles reflect my own and what I can learn. Experienced a moment of catching my breath and unexpected tears. 

REAL 2 March 2026

The heat is unexpected. Grateful it won't last, yet. A few short walks. Physical therapy done. Yard work, ie, trimming my pygmy palms. Eating was pretty good. Sleep was iffy, as always.