Hey Reader, If you like a great dystopian story, with so many plot twists you're having to watch every recap to keep up with the story line, then I would highly recommend watching SILO on Apple TV. Not giving away any spoilers, but I will say this: The actress they chose for the main protagonist, Juliette, is phenomenal, as are many of the cast members. They are truly believable! Excellent plot, fabulous acting, and a world so immersive you'll find yourself thinking about it long after the...
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Hey Reader, Gardening, and finding the right plants for your garden, can be tricky. Sometimes I feel more like a scientist doing an experiment than a gardener! Luckily, you eventually find out what works by trial and error, and gathering data. Using native plants is also helpful, but you need to figure out which plants work for your garden, how much you want to invest, and which plants are the most attractive. Then you have a short-list of plants you want to maintain, taking the guesswork out...
2 months agoΒ β’Β 5 min read
Hey Reader, Have you used AI for your workflow or to create images? I've found that it's great for creating polls, assisting me with Amazon descriptions for my books, and assisting me in marketing research. For my personal creativity, I love using it to make wallpaper for my computer. This is my most recent creation, it's my Granddog Minnow, flying high above a town, with angel wings. It comes from a picture my daughter took while visiting her grandparents. There was a mural of angel wings on...
3 months agoΒ β’Β 5 min read
Hey Reader, Summer....vacation...and road trips! I bought a pre-owned camper van last year, as a big company, Escape Camper Vans, went out of business. They were selling their entire fleet of vans, so I got a screaming deal on a van that I absolutely love. It's funky, hilarious, and looks like a van that drove straight out of a Cheech and Chong flick---because of the wrap that's on it. Now, every van that Escape rented had a theme. I don't think the artist quite hit this one on the nose. The...
3 months agoΒ β’Β 5 min read
Hey Reader, If you're a gardener (or you like to keep your lawn looking nice---and I don't mean pristine; but your lawn looks good), then you understand the ongoing battle with weeds. I especially have that battle living in an area that gets almost as much water as a rainforeset! So I ended up spending hours in the garden this weekend, ripping out weeds and planting starts. But, like many endeavors, gardening is a process where you learn how to spend your time effectively to get the most out...
3 months agoΒ β’Β 6 min read
Hey Reader, Gardening! Do you love gardening? My favorite activity of the spring season (and one of my summer favorites) is gardening. I love making compost, planting seeds, and eating what I've grown. The best part is the taste-oh wow! How I love a fresh, warm tomato off the vine for a caprese salad (Que up my Italian genes). Do you plant a garden? If you don't think you have the room, have you heard of windowsill or planter gardening? There are lots of ideas and options for gardens when you...
4 months agoΒ β’Β 5 min read
Hey Reader, I've been thinking about our world lately, and how it seems that everything is going to S***. However, I always remind myself of one important constant: I can always make the world a better place! What does that mean? Do I need to start a non-profit? Nope! I can make a big difference by doing a simple act of kindness: holding a door, complimenting someone on their outfit, or sharing a smile and a friendly "Hello!" Don't believe that little acts of kindness make a huge difference...
4 months agoΒ β’Β 6 min read
Hey Reader, When you live in the Pacific Northwest, you need to accept the rain. It rains for about six months out of the year - no joke! Those images you may see or the YouTube videos of the PNW region blanketed in snow? These are the high elevations around the mountains, because it rarely snows in the winter. We only had one snowstorm this past season, and it was an inch, which melted in two days. This is why you can grow vineyards of grapes for making wine or olives. Yes, olives! I...
5 months agoΒ β’Β 4 min read
Hey Reader, I'm so excited for warmer weather and spring. I've been fueling myself with Kona Coffee that I purchased in Hawaii this past January, and now I'm ready to get out there. I'm thinking about starting to run again. If you're a runner and you have tips for starting, please reply and let me know! Running is not my physical strong suit. πππΎπππΎπππΎπππΎπππΎπππΎπππΎπππΎπππΎ πππΎ Did You Know? πππΎπππΎπππΎπππΎπππΎπππΎπππΎπππΎπππΎ Our new Skool community has 42 members! Self Publishing for Leaders is...
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