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...
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...
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! 🙂