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Radon Glow
The inspection report is back, lots of little things that can be fixed and one, somewhat glaring problem. One might even say it glows. Radon levels are beyond the acceptable levels in the bedrooms and living areas, never mind the basement. For those who don’t know, radon is radioactive and I’d prefer not to have…
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Favorite Character
Obviously I have a fondness for all of them, but for right now, today, I would say Hanna is my favorite. She is truly open hearted, generous and kind. In addition she is supportive of everyone around her without losing her own sense of self, which she has been building since the death of her…
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Weapons
Grabon has an objection to weapons in the hands of his fighters. He never tells them it’s a bad idea, but he never encourages them to get to attached to one either. He doesn’t object to making use of a rock or a stick from the ground, but a special weapon he dismisses as impractical.…
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Seasons Change
After spending 20 years in Alaska, hot summers are not my favorite. It doesn’t stop me from enjoying the great outdoors, but it makes me 😓 sweat, drip, and generally overheat. I am looking forward to cooler temps and the changing season. I particularly enjoy autumn, the brisk air, changing colors, and the surge of…
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Not Today!
My husband and I enjoy a number of phrases that we pass back and forth like a card that is guaranteed to make either one of us grin. ‘Not today’ is one of those phrases. ”Do we need to paint the garage?” Not today! ”Did you use the last of the butter?” Not today! Tha…
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Self Acceptance
A major theme that runs through all of the NewEarth stories is the value of self knowledge and self acceptance but also the hazards of making a mistake in setting our limits and boundaries in the wrong place. Self knowledge is not absolute, what we think about ourselves is not constant and it is not…
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Tea in the Market
With few or no paper products used on NewEarth, what happens with all the mugs and cups that people take at the market? Who collects and washes them? How far do cup collectors have to go to find them? Are there people who search the market grounds looking for empty cups and bringing them all…
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Grabon’s Apology
There are a few scenes, in different books, where Grabon, the territory dragon himself, steps in it by either saying the wrong thing, or causing someone hurt or embarrassment. He usually feels bad and tries to fix it, and like all of us sometimes it works and occasionally he makes the situation worse. The reader…
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Humans and Dragons
Aside from wings and tails, large snouts and claws, are dragons different from humans? There are some surprising cultural difference involving sex, going to the bathroom, modesty, and their views on maturation. Dragons have a much longer history with the planet, so they know more about her, what she needs, what she likes, what they…
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Free Book
On September 27th, on Amazon, you can download for free a copy of Heron’s Bonds onto your kindle or phone if you have the free kindle ap. Heron’s Bonds: NewEarth2 is the story of Heron, his past, his travels and relationship with Grabon and how he meets and establishes the mating bond with Trissy. It…
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Safety First
With major storms hitting our coast, volcano 🌋 activity in Alaska and all manner of other challenges, please consider your safety and the security of those around you. It is easy to make decisions based on emotion as things happen, but logic needs to take over. Evacuation can be smart and in a contest of…
Read MoreNew, New, New
While the prospect of a new house, new location, new book, and new area are exciting, it is a lot of new to be processing. I only know of one way to manage and that is to organize. To that end the lists have started. I worked with someone once who thought writing lists and…
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