Helen, “Lenny”, is ruined; her lifelong best friend, Lou, died after a long battle with cancer a few months ago and she barely drags herself through life. We witness how the awkward, grim, Miles might be able to help her.
I can’t call it a RomCom; it’s more Romance Drama.
How can Lou give up her grief when it is the only thing keeping her connected to Lou. This book hit me hard in the feels and the end has a one-two punch that I just did not see coming; (though maybe I should have).
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Baseball and Fun in Seattle
We travelled up to
Seattle for some baseball and touristing along the Seattle waterfront. My youngest son, his wife, and kids joined us.
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BNSF and UP in the Columbia Gorge
I got the itch to grab some train pictures and the Columbia Gorge between Portland/Vancouver and Hood River/Bingen is perfect for a day trip. A couple of days before heading out I reviewed my old locations and scouted some new ones.
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Hood Canal and Theler Wetlands
We spent the first part of the Memorial Day weekend on Hood Canal in the heart of the Puget Sound.
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How to Read a Book by Monica Wood
I read 34 books in 2025 and rated 3 of them at 5 stars. This is by far the best book of the year. While it is nothing like Lonesome Dove – my favorite novel of all time – this book grabbed me from the first page like that Pulitzer prize winner did. I knew immediately I was in for a compelling story.
Violet, Harriet and Frank are linked together through the event that landed Violet (age 22) in prison.
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