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Thanks, Kristian, for tagging me!
Here’s the link to Kristian’s post, where I was tagged:
Thank the Selector
Post 2 quotes for the dedicated Topic of the Day.
Select 3 bloggers to take part in ‘3.2.1 Quote Me!’
Here are the two quotes I picked for “Inner Beauty.”
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Tag – You’re It!
Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂
I’m going to go out on a limb here, and declare that Mosquitoland is my favorite book of 2019.
I had a feeling this book was special when I found it at Barnes & Noble last year, while I was looking for books to purchase with the gift card I received for my birthday.
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I fell in love with Mim, the main character, right at the start. I loved how Arnold addressed mental illness, psychiatric care, and dysfunctional families. I was rooting for Mim the entire time on her journey, which became quite a map of routes, detours, and exits.
I admire Arnold and his creation of his characters. I love how he used music throughout the story. The resounding theme of being on a journey stuck with me the whole time. It was quite a ride.
Arnold is so good with his words and storytelling, that I felt like this story was a mix tape of coming of age, mystery, suspense, a bit of horror, and all of it was delicious. I could hardly tear my eyes away from the book. I wanted to know what happened next.
I found myself a bit surprised with the end of the book. No spoilers — But it was an interesting turn, something I hadn’t considered. It made me like Arnold even more as an author.
I look forward to reading more from Arnold – He has three more books I’m eager to devour.
5 out of 5 stars.
Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂
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Jenna at Bookmark Your Thoughts is incredible in many ways. She’s a wonderful writer, bullet journaler, book reviewer, and a great woman!
Here’s the link where I was originally tagged:
From Jenna’s post:
Kelly @ Another Book in the Wall recently created her own book blog tag called The High School Stereotypes Book Tag. Always wanting to create my own book blog tag, Kelly has inspired me to give it a go!
The tag is called The Logophile Book Tag. A logophile is “a lover of words.” Since I’m truly fascinated with the concept of language and words, this seemed fairly appropriate. All the questions below are based off of remarkable yet seldomly used expressions or terms.
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I think this book has been my standard answer for cover art/design. I keep circling around in terms of reading it. Maybe in 2020?
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I remember learning about the book through Wishbone.
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At 218 pages, this is a book I think everyone should read. I know some people don’t like it. I was assigned to read it in 12th grade, and I fell in love with it. I re-read it every year.
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I love this book. It’s a childhood staple for me. It always reminds me of the Christmas spirit.
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This was another book I was assigned to read in high school. I ended up eventually enjoying it, but magical realism is a tough genre for me.
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Alaska Young – One of my favorite characters! This is also my favorite book from John Green. Highly recommend.
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Lady Macbeth!
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Harry Potter. Always.
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This was one of the first books I read from Sharon M. Draper. I’ve read nearly every book she’s written since then.
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As an author, Nicholas Sparks makes me feel warm and fuzzy. I read almost all his books between middle school and college. I did my college senior thesis on his books and the perceptions of love and romance with female readers. This book, in particular, reminds me of middle school, high schools, and times gone by.
Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂
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Welcome back! September is one of my favorite months of the year. It’s our dating anniversary. The weather starts to finally shift from summer into autumn. So much to look forward to as we wind down the year.
Here are my goals for the month of September:
What about you? Do you have any goals for the month of September?
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I love writing these “dating anniversary” posts every year!
Today, Al and I celebrate nine years together!
Here are nine photos that are special to me.
June 2014: One of six weddings we celebrated that year. This was taken at April and Steven’s wedding reception.
December 2014: Al’s first company Christmas party! I loved that dress so much!
Our first Tidewater Comic-Con!
November 2015: I will always share wedding photos.
November 2015: One of our many honeymoon photos.
December 2015: Cheesin’ with my new iPhone.
December 2015: Taken at lunch before seeing Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
December 2018: The day we adopted Phineas and Ferb!
August 2019: My birthday party at Circuit Social!
Happy Anniversary, Al. I love you!
Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂
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August was a fun month!
Here’s the link to my August Goals post:
Ready?
Here we go!
I was able to give a partial Power Red donation at the blood drive. Because I attempted Power Red, I have to wait 16 weeks to donate again, so that will be in December. We collected 61 units total!
I had so much fun celebrating 31 this year! I wanted to try this new place in Norfolk called Circuit Social, a barcade. It exceeded everyone’s expectations! Great food, so many games, and nearly a whole wall of drink choices – Beer, wine, and ciders! Highly recommend!
All of the food!
Most of the gang! We had so much fun!
Besties! Michaela and I have been friends since she was born!
We celebrated Savy’s birthday and my birthday during the weekend of August 10th. Al’s parents came in for the weekend. We went out to the Chinese Buffet, and ended the evening with Dairy Queen ice cream cake – Chocolate chip cookie dough, my favorite!
The church clean-up day was a rousing success. I helped power wash several sections of the sidewalk at both entrances. I also helped pick up pruned branches and sprayed poison ivy killer. We also got a great lunch out of the deal, too.
I spent a lot more time in my office because I broke down the goal so simply. I’m able to walk easier in there now, and I can sit on the couch. I still have more to do, but I’m happy with my progress. I also dressed my seven dolls in back-to-school clothes!
L to R: Stephanie, Molly, Kit.
L to R: Autumn, Chrissa, Z, and Mia.
At the end of the month, I had the opportunity to visit Seminole, Florida, to see my Grandpa and my Aunt Marny. Grandpa is 93 and doing well! It was really nice to catch up with Aunt Marny. The last time we saw each other in person was for my wedding in 2015!
Did you have any goals for the month of August? Let me know!
Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂
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