Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
12,394 Days Alive
8,049 EBooks to Read
3 Cards Pulled
2 Doctor Appointments Tomorrow
1 Anxious Me
Tomorrow is for doctor’s appointments out the wazoo. Okay, only two but I don’t care for them and the one I’m going to see is an unknown male.
By Zen DiPietro
Read as part of the Monthly Keyword Reading Challenge back in March. I was lazy about reviewing this one.
Available on: Amazon and Kobo.
Overview:
Blurb: Having his bedroom filed with contraband by his ever-so-wonderful sister is the least of his problems.
Trigger Warnings:
Questionable Morals
Body Count: 0
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By Hannah Lynn
Available on: Amazon
Read as part of the Golden Trio Reading Challenge.
Overview:
Blurb: Walter Augustus is dead. Has been a long time. And while he’s hanging in the Afterlife, he’s waiting to be forgotten to go on to the next adventure. And then Lettie picks up the only remaining copy of his book of poetry and reads it. It only gets more entangled from there.
Trigger Warnings:
Bullying, Dead People, Death, Emotional Abuse, Extortion, Food, Ghosts, Haunting
Body Count: 1
Continue reading “Review: The Afterlife of Walter Augustus”
It’s time for another recipe! First, the recipe. Then, me blathering onward about my occasionally questionable culinary capabilities and the memories this particular feast holds for me.
Read the recipe and more…
12,388 Days Alive
Today is one of those drowning days.
I feel overwhelmed to the point of disconnection.
12,386 Days Alive
7,984 Ebooks to Read
1 Mild Headache
I’m physically, mentally, emotionally, and fiscally wiped out by the last week. I’m glad it’s a new week.
Your Son Is Alive (A Thriller)
James Scott Bell
Available on: Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
Read as part of the Cloak and Dagger Challenge 2019!
Overview:
Blurb: It starts with a note that tells Dylan Reeve the son that he and his now ex-wife Erin lost to kidnapping fifteen years ago is alive. This single note, written in crayon, drags him into a world of deadly games, ghosts from the past, and the hope that their son truly is still alive.
Trigger Warnings:
Ableism, Blood, Bullying, Child Abuse, Death, Drug Use (Illicit), Drug Use (Non-Consensual), Emotional Abuse, Food, Gun Violence, Mental Abuse, Mental Illness, Murder, Non-Consensual Touching, Physical Abuse, Poor Coping Mechanisms, Self-Injury, Stockholm Syndrome, Suicide, Toxic Masculinity, Unsafe Lifestyle, Violence, Violent Imagery,
Body Count: 2
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12,382 Days Alive
7,979 EBooks To Read
13 Regular Books to Read
1 Shadow Headache
I’m trying not to cave to the migraine that has been knocking on my brain since earlier this weekend. I’ll have to make sure to pack some imatrex in my bag tonight when I get ready for my little weekend holiday.
Continue reading “Terrifically Productive Thursday”History of the Donner Party: A Tragedy of the Sierra
By Charles Fayette McGlashan
Available on: Amazon
Read as part of the Diversify Your Reading Challenge 2019.
Overview:
Blurb: A literal history of the Donner Party (1846-1847), the fates of the various peoples who perished, and the claims of cannibalism and murder. This book was written in 1880 and celebrated those that survived the ordeal.
Trigger Warnings:
Blood, Cannibalism, Death, Food, Gore, Gun Violence, Murder, Systemic Racism, Time Period Accurate Racism, Violence, Violent Imagery
Body Count: 42 of 90
Continue reading “Review: History of the Donner Party: A Tragedy of the Sierra”
12,379 Days Alive
7,842 Ebooks to Read
2 Poses
1 Shake for Dinner
I had today off and posed for a painting I forgot to take a picture of. Whoops.
My brain fog is super bad today, so I’m just going to say that I spent the day with a friend, did some crocheting and cross stitch, and now I’m going to bed.
G’night folks. Take your meds.
12,378 Days Alive
7,800 EBooks to Read
1,863 Words Written
1 Dead Laptop Screen
Today was fantastically productive. Spending time with Reffie was amazing as always. She and I hung out and wrote. And when I got home…my laptop screen wasn’t working.
12,375 Days Alive
7,784 Books to Read
2,752 Steps for the Day
I am a little overwhelmed and burnt out today. I feel like there’s so much going on in my mind that I just need to be quiet outwardly.
Postmark Wonderland 