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Musician Guess Who – Week #4

Most music these days is made available via various streaming services. Sometimes we lose sight (no pun intended) of what the artist, composer or musician looks like. This is why I am posting 10-12 photos each week of iconic musicians as well as lesser known artists. Let’s see if you can guess who they are.

Keep scrolling down for the answers….

May Literary Birthdays

Need a reason to celebrate? Who doesn’t these days?  Let’s commemorate and celebrate (some of the) authors whose birthdays occur in May and whose works provide endless consolation and inspiration in the best and worst of times.  So, lift a glass (and a book) to the following literary lights:

 

Review – "Middlegame" by Seanan McGuire

This week I’m reviewing “Middlegame” by Seanan McGuire, published by Tor in May, 2019. Here’s how Tor bills it:

“New York Times bestselling and Alex, Nebula, and Hugo-Award-winning author Seanan McGuire introduces readers to a world of amoral alchemy, shadowy organizations, and impossible cities in the standalone fantasy, Middlegame.”

Coping

May is Mental Health Awareness Month; it is almost a certainty that many of us are seeking support for ourselves or our loved ones during these times.

Get Ready, Get Set, Garden!

We might have had a few chilly days over the past couple of weeks, but it’s quickly becoming clear that spring is here! If you’re itching to get outside, starting a garden is a fun, safe way to spend time outside with kids. It can be as simple as planting a seed in a pot, or as complex as starting your own victory garden. There’s a fit for every family! Here’s a collection of amazing resources for you, no matter the scale of your project. 

Claudette's Kitchen- Let's Beet Around the Bush for a Minute...

Winning ways to whip up wellness!

Did you know that beets are one of the coolest vegetables? Beets can be beneficial to the body in many ways. Their purposes range from curing hangovers, eliminating head dandruff, making a delicious additive to port wine, and even serve as a love potion to make the heart grow fonder A.K.A an aphrodisiac. Even astronauts know how out of this world beets can be being that they’re often a snack of choice.

Nancy Recommends

Beloved librarian, and leader of Nancy’s Book Group, has stopped by again with even more recommendations; so many that we have put them into a playlist!  It starts with Clara Black . If you are interested in any of these works, check The Cloud Library or Overdrive

What's Over Your Shoulder?

Recently the New York Times published a fun article in which the bookshelves of famous folks were visible over their shoulders during interviews. Check it out here . Despite my lack of fame, I figured I’d join in, hence my messy bookshelf up there to the left.