Reading Update (2025 #7-9)
[7] Is She Really Going Out with Him? by Sophie CousensFiction / Romance / Romantic Comedy, green light from Jamie on The Popcast, Kindle Synopsis: Anna Appleby, a 38-year-old journalist in Bath, UK, is navigating life post-divorce while raising two kids and...
Reading Update (2025 #4-6)
[4] The Coworker by Freida McFaddenFiction / Thrillers / Psychological, recommendation from Sandra, audio Synopsis: At Vixed, a nutritional supplement company, Dawn Schiff is the odd, friendless accountant who never misses a day at her desk, until one morning,...
Random Thoughts Thursday 484
Everytime I wear this very precious sweatshirt I drop some food on it. What the heck! Thankfully, I’ve been able to get all the stains out so far. But, grrrr. GET IT TOGETHER KIM. It’s almost the end of January (thank gawd). How did I do on my January...
TIL: what nautical miles are
Okay, so I knew both planes and ships use nautical miles, and that nautical miles are longer than statute miles, but I didn’t understand where this measurement came from. And why would something on the water and something in the sky use the same unit of measurement?...
Reading Update (2024 #85, 2025 #1-3)
[85] Behind Every Good Man by Sara Goodman ConfinoFiction / Historical, can’t remember why I downloaded this!, Audio Synopsis: Beverly Diamond finds her husband cheating on her with his secretary. With no degree or financial support, Beverly throws herself...
Hi! I’m Kim, a 40-something-year-old living in northeastern Illinois with my husband Steven, and our cats, Khaleesi, Apollo, Starbuck, and Eddard aka Ned. My current main hobbies are running, painting rocks, flying, reading, and eating. I follow a vegan lifestyle and work in an account management role. I write about a variety of topics and consider this a “life” blog – a place I can share anything that’s on my mind. Please visit the “About” page to get a better idea of who I am! 🙂