Monthly Archives: April 2020

Reading: A Scalzi SF Trilogy

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Rick Robinson

I’m in the process of reading a science fiction trilogy by John Scalzi, The Interdependcy , two books of which I have already read, leading up to the third, newest, recently published one. The books are: The Collapsing Empire by … Continue reading →

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What I’m listening to…

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Rick Robinson

These days, we’re all looking for some music that perks us up, right? Here’s what I have been listening to the past couple of mornings. Later in the day I move on to classical and jazz. The Very Best of … Continue reading →

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Reading: Hid From Our Eyes

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Rick Robinson

Hid From Our Eyes by Julia Spencer-Fleming, 2020 Minotaur Books hardcover or ebook, Claire Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne Mysteries (# 9), mystery, 352 pages. I read the ebook version on Kindle for the Mac. This is the ninth book in Spencer-Fleming’s series … Continue reading →

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It’s NOT “Lockdown”

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Rick Robinson

Yes, I’m staying home, sheltering in place and keeping social distancing. But I’m not in “lockdown”, a term that brings prison to mind. I hate that expression and prefer it not to be used, thank you very much! Meanwhile, it’s … Continue reading →

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Slog…

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Rick Robinson

Happy Friday. I’m reading some, did finish a book to be reviewed Monday, and the weather has been nice. But the White House resident has gotten me so stressed and furious lately it’s been hard to relax, or concentrate. The … Continue reading →

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Quilt in Progress (with cat)

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Rick Robinson

This is the quilt Barbara is currently making. It’s 72 x 72 inches at present, and may be made into a bed quilt or just be a large lap quilt. This is in her quilt studio, and she laid it … Continue reading →

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Jazz! Count Basie & Lester Young

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Rick Robinson

I’ve been listening to a lot of music in the last few weeks. I just got this Mosiac set last week, and I’m really enjoying it! Classic 1936-1947 Count Basie & Lester Young Studio Sessions (#263), Mosaic Records Limited Edition Box … Continue reading →

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FFB:The Case of Cabin 13 by Sam McCarver

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Rick Robinson

The Case of Cabin 13 by Sam McCarver, Signet 1999 mass market paperback, mystery novel, first printing, signed with signed bookmark. This is the first Professor John Darnell mystery. The Blurb: “Passengers are dying on White Star Lines transatlantic ocean … Continue reading →

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Great Big Things by Kate Hoefler and Noah Klocek

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Rick Robinson

Great Big Things by Kate Hoefler, illustrated by Noah Clock, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2017 hardcover, children’s book Do you have a child, grandchild or friend who has a young one who loves books? This very special book is for you to … Continue reading →

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Current Reading – The Brindle Dragon series by Jada Fisher

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Rick Robinson

The Brindle Dragon series by Jada Fisher, paperback or ebook 2018, YA fantasy Book One: Chosen The Blurb: Eist was born to be a dragon rider, she just knows it. When fate conspires to take her parents and leave her orphaned … Continue reading →

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