Brain Dump

All those screaming "Totalitarianism!" might want to check how many fingers are pointing back at them. 

TBR 2026

56. Operation Protector (Cutter's Code series Book 19) by Justine Davis suspense romance. Another favorite. I recognized "the mother" doing so many things my own did. It's been a while since she passed. This gave me an opportunity to explore painful memories from a distance. It doesn't change what happened, but I'm able to better understand myself and why I do some of things I do. I love the new characters, and I loved the story. 

57. The Horse and His Boy (Narnia Chronicles Book 5) by C. S. Lewis fantasy. Occurs during "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe." I will be moving it in my own collection. 

58. The Magician's Nephew (Narnia Chronicles Book 6) by C. S. Lewis fantasy. While this comes in at number six in the series, it's actually the story of the beginning. I'm re-arranging my books for the next time I read them. 

59. The Last Battle (Narnia Chronicles Book 7) by C. S. Lewis fantasy. It's never easy to say goodbye at the end of the series. Until my next read through. 

60. Healing Hearts (Savage Wells series Book 2) by Sarah M. Eden historical western romance. A very different twist. Loved it. Now I want to read the other books in the series. 

Parable - Story

I heard this years and years ago. I looked for an original but found nothing. I think it more and more relevant every day.

A king went to visit a faraway country. On the journey, he met Death along the way.

Death told him, "I'm on my way to your kingdom with a plague." 

The king accepted the proclamation and asked, "How many will you take?"

"Five hundred."

"So be it." The king sorrowed as he went on his way but knew he could change nothing. However, when he returned to his kingdom 5,000 were dead. He confronted Death and demanded, "You said you would only take 500."

"I did as I said," replied Death. "Fear took the rest." 

Thank Goodness It's Sunday

~ A couple blessedly cool days

~ Visits with friends

~ Grill Night - yummy

~ Books

~ God's grace          

Brain Dump

2 April 2026 Popular Mechanics posts a story that cloning from a clone ends with disastrous results. Well, duh. Stargate had a whole story line about that with the major ally, the Asgard, facing extinction because their cloning was deteriorating. Once again, Sci-Fi proving science before science proves science. 

Quote to ponder

Your actions speak so loud 

I can't hear what you're saying. 

Loved this - friend shared in her blog

 

Thank Goodness It's Sunday

~ Cool enough to not need A/C

~ A/C and fans when needed

~ New book by a favorite author

~ Unexpected smell of rain

~ God's grace          

Brain Dump

Long ago, May Day was a celebration of spring settling in, leaving winter behind and summer coming. Today, May Day, also known as International Workers' Day, when you boil it down to the brass tacks, is a communist holiday. Yep. True. The elites designated a day for the laborers to celebrate the hard work they do so the elites can live as elites. Sometimes, it's difficult not to be cynical. 

TBR 2026

51. Take a Chance (Prosperity Ranch series Book 5) by Heather B. Moore romance. Fun. Likable hero and heroine. Interesting concept. Keeper. 

52. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Narnia Chronicles Book 1) by C. S. Lewis fantasy. It's been decades since I last read the books. Still a wonderful story. 

53. Prince Caspian (Narnia Chronicles Book 2) by C. S. Lewis fantasy. I'd forgotten this tale. A joy to revisit Narnia. 

54. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader  (Narnia Chronicles Book 3) by C. S. Lewis fantasy. Better than the movie and always makes me cry. 

55. The Silver Chair (Narnia Chronicles Book 4) by C. S. Lewis fantasy. My least favorite of the first four. The children don't have the growth arc the earlier stories portray. I do find myself rather liking Puddleglum. 

REAL 27 April 2026

Uncomfortably warm at the beginning of the week and then a cooling down a bit. Thanks God. Short walks some days. A bit of yard work. PT sometimes. Eating a little better. Trying to find a balance in drinking water, too little isn't good for the kidneys but too much washes away electrolytes faster than I can replace. Discovering the need to do stretches for my ankles and feet before I rise in the morning.