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Looking outside…it’s warming up. We’ve hit the 50s and it’s so warm! The snow is almost gone. There is more bare ground than snow at our house. Flooding is now an issue, which isn’t good. There is rain in the immediate forecast, but no snow.Listening…to the family moving about. The Doctor has continuing education this weekend. The Boy isn’t working.Loving…that having our own practice means more control over schedules. The Doctor has been home more and it’s been wonderful.Thinking…that it’s confession time. I rarely talk politics with people, because it seldom, if ever, is a productive conversation. When I do have political discussions, I enjoy them the most when parties and voting choices don’t come into play. I have actually had several enjoyable discussions like that since the election. Personally, I think we can have conversations that don’t have to involve politics and if they do, they don’t have to be acrimonious. But they usually are and because of that, it’s just easier for me to not talk politics. So, since the election, every single person who has asked me directly who I voted for has gotten a different answer. It’s true. Some people think I voted for Hillary. Some think I voted for Trump. Others think I voted for McMullin or Johnson. Sometimes I come out and say the opposite of who they support, sometimes I just agree with them. Yeah, I’m a liar.I did that for a couple of reasons. One, it’s no one’s business. Two, it’s been an interesting experiment to see how I’ve been treated. I’ve had a couple of people cut off any sort of meaningful contact because they can’t get past their belief that I voted for Trump. I’ve agreed with people who voted for McMullin and they’ve proceeded to lambaste anyone who voted for Hillary or Trump. I’ve agreed with people who voted for Hillary and they have told me how horrible anyone who voted for Trump is and they can’t get past it. Honestly, it’s been disappointing, because rather than listen, people just want to prove that their points are right and yours are wrong. This election was personal for everyone. And while there are extremes in every party, I think that for most people, their voting choice wasn’t an easily made decision. Since the election and inauguration, there are a lot of concerns on many issues. But, I think most Americans are in agreement that they love this country.However, everyone believes that their viewpoint is the only one. And no one is willing to listen to someone else. Whether you’re conservative or liberal and regardless of how you voted, you’re being judged as a lunatic by the other party. Tolerance needs to go both ways, not just your way.Not that anyone reads these reflections, but I have deliberately written about my election/political thoughts from a non-partisan viewpoint. I didn’t want someone to read them and know instantly who I voted for. I still don’t.I won’t unfriend people on Facebook for political differences, but I have unfollowed a lot of people because their political posts are prolific and often incendiary and intended to insult and drive home their points. And, here’s a heads-up. Anyone who knows you, already knows how you feel politically. You don’t need to be rude about it on social media.And, honestly? I don’t care who you voted for or how you feel politically. I do know that your reasons are personal and important to you and I respect that. What I do care about is how you treat other people. And, quite frankly, most of you suck at how you’ve treated other people during and after this election. If you’re not happy with the way things are, find out what you can do, if you already aren’t. Write letters, make calls, donate, march. But don’t be mean about it. If you’re happy with how things are, don’t be mean about it either. Seriously. Hate isn’t what causes change. Love does. So, be kind. Do good. Love is a verb.So, if you want to know how I voted? I voted how you voted. And I don’t judge you for it.In my kitchen…Not sure what’s on the menu for tonight. Hot chocolate at the moment. Wearing…blue BSU pajama pants, gray turtleneck and gray fuzzy socks.Hoping…that we finally have all the info we need to start our taxes.Reading…Finished Between a Rock and Hard Place by Marty Wingate. Review goes up next Wednesday.Today…I need to go to the grocery store and the bank.Quoting…“A choir is made up of many voices, including yours and mine. If one by one all go silent then all that will be left are the soloists. Don’t let a loud few determine the nature of the sound. It makes for poor harmony and diminishes the song.” ― Vera Nazarian, The Perpetual Calendar of InspirationFeeling…so excited for Avengers: Infinity Wars. Saw some stuff about it online yesterday. Actually squeed a bit. And Guardians of the Galaxy 2? Looks amazing!Planning…looking over the coming week.Gratitude…for sunshine. Especially winter sunshine. After cold, gray days, winter sunshine is the best. I don’t care how cold it is. When the sun shines in the winter, my spirits rise.From my world… Source.Grateful for a Saturday with few responsibilities and some time to just be. What about you? What are you reflecting on this week? How has your week gone?©Holly B. of 2 Kids and Tired Books 2007-2014 All rights reserved. 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Why does dating never work? Because it’s not supposed to—that is, of course, until you meet the last person you’ll ever date. It took Zack Oates over 1,000 dates to find his wife and he has 100 pieces of advice to help you do it in less time with more fun.Dating Never Works…Until it Does will help you get from first contact, to great dates, to overcoming heartache, and all the way to a happy marriage. It is full of practical steps, crazy dating stories, and hilariously accurate pieces of wisdom to give you a boost at any stage of dating. Pull up a chair, grab some ice cream and come have a chat with a new friend about dating and life. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and in the end, you’ll realize that dating isn’t broken it just hasn’t worked for you…yet!——————————————————About the author:Zack Oates is an entrepreneur, husband, hot tubber, and author (but not in that order, necessarily). He went on over 1,000 dates with hundreds of women before he met his wife—and would appreciate any advice on how to make sure that his next 1,000 dates are with the same woman.He grew up in New Jersey in a home with rockstar parents who showed him anything is possible—even a happy marriage. His dad is a three-time Super Bowl champion and his mom is a model; but admits that he was given his dad’s looks and his mom’s athletic abilities.In addition to earning his MBA, he has started six businesses, voted Top 100 Entrepreneurs, rung the NASDAQ bell, and has been featured in numerous major news publications (Wall Street Journal, NYTimes, Wired Magazine, Mashable, etc.) for his ventures. He is currently a management consultant for Fortune 100 companies. He has also started an international nonprofit working with victims of domestic violence. He has written hundreds of dating, relationship and inspirational advice to hundreds of thousands of readers at BowlofOates.com.He has been to over 30 countries, but is more proud of going to over 100 hot tubs. He has a love-hate relationship with running, in that he loves the thought of it, but hates doing it…yet somehow he has limped across the finish line for one marathon and dozens of half marathons. In his spare time he can be found on an adventure with his wife or staring at a map planning the next one.——————————————————Thanks to Zack for the opportunity to spotlight his book. You can connect with Zack on his website, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. I suggest you do, because he is a riot as well as an insightful writer! You can purchase your copy here.©Holly B. of 2 Kids and Tired Books 2007-2014 All rights reserved. If you’re reading this on a site other than 2 Kids and Tired Books or 2 Kids and Tired Books Feed, be aware that this post has been stolen and is used without permission.

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I will freely admit that I judge books by their covers. The cover is usually what first captures my attention when browsing Goodreads or Netgalley. Actually, in all honesty, it isn’t just usually, it’s pretty much all the time. The cover determines if I look at the synopsis and reviews.This vivid scarlet cover caught my eye immediately. A pretty dress, a young woman holding a stack of letters. Who are they from? How do they fit with the title, which suggests restraint or suspicion? So many questions that are only answered by reading the book.What about you? Any book covers capture your attention this week?Cover Crush is a weekly series that originated with Erin at Flashlight Commentary. If you want to check out some other terrific bloggers and what their Cover Crush posts look like, you can do that here: The Maiden’s Court, Flashlight Commentary, A Bookaholic Swede, Layered Pages, indieBRAG, Literary Vacation.©Holly B. of 2 Kids and Tired Books 2007-2014 All rights reserved. If you’re reading this on a site other than 2 Kids and Tired Books or 2 Kids and Tired Books Feed, be aware that this post has been stolen and is used without permission.

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About the book:Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner first crossed paths as actors on the set of The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Little did they know that their next roles, in a new science-fiction television series, would shape their lives in ways no one could have anticipated. In seventy-nine television episodes and six feature films, they grew to know each other more than most friends could ever imagine.Over the course of half a century, Shatner and Nimoy saw each other through personal and professional highs and lows. In this powerfully emotional book, Shatner tells the story of a man who was his friend for five decades, recounting anecdotes and untold stories of their lives on and off set, as well as gathering stories from others who knew Nimoy well, to present a full picture of a rich life.As much a biography of Nimoy as a story of their friendship, Leonard is a uniquely heartfelt book written by one legendary actor in celebration of another. Because William Shatner is William Shatner, this book is as much about him as it is about Leonard Nimoy. But, instead of being a Nimoy book about Shatner, it’s more a book of Shatner’s reflection next to Nimoy. Bill obviously has a great love and respect for Leonard and it comes across. He is straight-forward in most things as he talks about Leonard’s life and their shared experiences.Much of this was new to me, because for all my love of Star Trek, I really haven’t followed the careers of the actors or obsessed about the details of their lives. So, I didn’t know that Leonard’s family were Jewish immigrants from Russia. I loved the family parts and Leonard’s obvious respect for his upbringing and heritage and his trip to Russia as an adult, where he was able to return to the village his parents fled and meet family members.I enjoyed the honesty. That Leonard was a recovering alcoholic and how that affected his life and relationships. The actor’s perspective that Shatner brought to the book was effective as he shared Leonard’s experiences and compared them to his or to acting in general. This was especially enlightening as he explained their perspective of filming the original series and thinking they were all going their separate ways when it ended. Then their sincere shock at the popularity of the series in syndication, the original fan conventions and the films. They all thought they would escape the Star Trek phenomenon at some point, and then their realization and acceptance that it was forever part of them. It was not only informative, but insightful.I haven’t read any Trek biographies, so I don’t know how much of this information is already out there or how much is uniquely William Shatner’s knowledge. I really don’t care. I thoroughly enjoyed this. I have been a Trekkie all my life and being that I was born the same year the series premiered, I can say that with certainty. I remember watching it with my dad when I was little. And can I just say that I loved how Shatner used the original term of “Trekkie” rather than the term “Trekker”, because that is the name I grew up knowing. And, seriously? Who the hell cares? Trekkie sounds geekish and Trekker sounds pretentious, but whatever. You want to refer to yourself as a Trekker? Fine. You want to refer to yourself as a Trekkie? Fine. People who love Star Trek, love Star Trek. The labels just don’t matter.Sorry, rant over.Interspersed with the recollections and experiences were little nuggets of wisdom and insight. I underlined some parts and reflected on others in this book. But, I came away with a better understanding on the remarkable person that Leonard Nimoy was and the life he led and the lives he touched.It’s incredibly cheesy and cliche, but Kirk’s eulogy in The Wrath of Khan really is perfect to describe Leonard Nimoy in so many ways, “Of my friend, I can only say this: of all the souls I have encountered in my travels, his was the most….human.”Leonard Nimoy left an incredible void, not only in the world of Star Trek, but life in general.This was my personal copy, not a book for review.Read 2/17* * * *4/5 Stars©Holly B. of 2 Kids and Tired Books 2007-2014 All rights reserved. If you’re reading this on a site other than 2 Kids and Tired Books or 2 Kids and Tired Books Feed, be aware that this post has been stolen and is used without permission.

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Each month I revisit some of my past reviews. One of the reasons I started this book blog was to remember what books I have read. My memory isn’t the greatest anymore and I found that I would read a book and then not remember if I liked it or what it was even about.Maybe one of these will prompt you to seek out an older, but amazing book. Or, if you’ve read one of these and your review was different, please share!——————————————–The Lady’s Slipper2/5 Stars1/2011″This one sounds so good, and from an historical standpoint it is. It’s a fascinating account of England in the 17th century as it recovers from Oliver Cromwell’s parliamentary rule. The novel also explores the origins and establishment of the Quaker religion. I thought that using a rare flower as a main plot device was certainly unique and unusual and was one reason I was drawn to the book. The writing is lyrical and the descriptions vivid. However, the story itself was simply not something that ultimately appealed to me. I didn’t really care for the characters and found myself more annoyed than enthralled. This isn’t a fast read, it’s more of an ambitious one that can hamper a reader’s enjoyment. The sex scenes were unexpected, unnecessary and quite vulgar in their descriptions. I found the religious aspect fascinating, especially the lengths one character went to in order to become a Quaker and the ease with which another ultimately disregarded his Quaker faith.”Apparently I didn’t love it.A Billion Reasons Why by Kristin Billerbeck1/20113/5 Stars”A cute story, nothing stellar, but laugh out loud funny in parts and completely entertaining. Katie is spunky, Luc is charming, Dexter is completely unbelievable and Eileen is a kick. Predictable and implausible and in serious need of a good edit, this is still a light and entertaining read. True chick-lit, light on everything and a nice diversion. I read in in a couple of hours.This is the first Kristin Billerbeck story I’ve read and I can see myself reading some more, simply for the sheer entertainment value.”Apparently I liked it. Bummer, because I remember nothing about it.Save the Date by Jenny B. Jones4/5 Stars2/2011″This was, quite simply, a fun book to read. A bit far-fetched, but honestly laugh-out loud funny. It’s a nice diversion. I didn’t like Lucy right away, but she grew on me. I loved that her job involved working with at-risk girls who had graduated out of foster care. When her non-profit funding is cut, she finds herself accepting an unusual proposition. Can she commit to it and follow-through or will she finally listen to God and let her heart take over?While a classic chick-lit novel, it’s not quite as light as one would think. The Christian overtones are strong and the lessons learned include forgiving ones self and turning your life over to God.Loved the characterizations and Julian, especially, was a total kick. Clare grew on me as well and I loved the interactions between the two. Predictable, but with a sweet ending, this is an enjoyable diversion and one that was fun to read.Minor peeve: While I loved the shout out to Science Fiction/Fantasy fans, and especially the reference to Doctor Who, I have to complain that real fans won’t call it Dr. Who like it was used here, they use the whole word Doctor… and it would have been neat to have a real reference to show that Lucy really did know the show…such as which series/doctor was on the DVD set in her bag.”Man. Wish I remembered it. Sounds fun!——————————————–What about you? What are some of the books you’ve read in previous years?©Holly B. of 2 Kids and Tired Books 2007-2014 All rights reserved. If you’re reading this on a site other than 2 Kids and Tired Books or 2 Kids and Tired Books Feed, be aware that this post has been stolen and is used without permission.

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