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...
Random Thoughts Thursday 481
I’m just finished Mullane’s Guide to Learning to Fly: Deep Dives into Select Topics for Today’s Student Pilot and really enjoyed it. It helped me grasp some tricky concepts and gave me a much broader perspective on general aviation (GA). But WHOA my...
Reading Update (2024 #82-84)
[82] The Housemaid’s Wedding by Freida McFaddenFiction / Thrillers / Psychological, loan from Sandra, paperback Synopsis: Set between books two and three of The Housemaid series, this short story follows Millie on her wedding day. Review: I had no idea this...
Reading Update (2024 #79-81)
[79] Variation by Rebecca YarrosFiction / Romance / Contemporary, because I love this author, Kindle Synopsis: Allie is a renowned ballerina sidelined by an injury, and Hudson is a rescue swimmer for the Coast Guard. Their paths first crossed in high school...
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