I officially adopted my second rescue dog today (Cocoa, first photo), four months after I lost my 12yo Galla (second photo, on vacation in Canada last year), possibly due to a stroke. I miss Galla every day, and always will, but I was ready to get a new furry best friend and walking companion.

enduring majestic natural scenery and long-shuttered businesses and towns that went bust after newer roads, including I-80, bypassed them. Wallis notes: "I seek out those remaining ribbons of...concrete and asphalt...that remind...of a time before America was generic." #BookSky 3/3

As for the book, Wallis and Williamson headed coast to coast on what remains of the historic road, beginning in NYC and ending in San Francisco, traveling 3,389 miles across 13 states. They introduce readers to famous bridges and buildings, hotels, eateries, theaters, and more, plus note both 2/3

Despite the numerous times I've seen this classic, the "La Marseillaise" scene still gives me chills.

...followed seconds after by Renault being greeted with "your winnings, sir." Now, living hypocrisy every day in the White House and 47's minions.

Tempy impulsively buys a rundown house in her mom's village. Initially treated with suspicion, she uses innate talents to grow herbs used for cooking and in oils, salves, etc. (which I swear I could smell) which lead to friendships (& romance). She also learns the truth of her origins. 3/3 #BookSky

that her younger brother, Wal, is the heir to the family estate and charitable foundation following their father's unexpected death. However, she does receive a tidy sum from her late mother, killed in a car accident when Tempy was 13. Leaving an unsatisfying job as a restaurant critic behind, 2/3

My worst vote ever...not him vs Oz in the general but in the Democratic primary...should have voted for Conor Lamb.

Initially planning on a brief stay and selling up, Thea is charmed by village life and is reluctantly hired by a reclusive former lord who gave up his title to sell rare and new books. Despite their qualms, business and pleasure mix for Thea and Edward, with family complications. 2/2 #BookSky

One of the most memorable quotes from the book, as said by Nick at the end:

to someone her client wronged, Kinsey is also hired by his daughter to investigate his death. When she finds evidence that the victim was murdered, and last seen alive in the company of a blond woman, Kinsey suspects several characters, but uncovers surprising culprit. 3/3 #BookSky

car accident, Kinsey is certain both "accidents" are instead cases of attempted murder/murder. During her dogged pursuit of the truth, Kinsey is herself in danger. In "D," Kinsey is stiffed by a client who soon becomes a stiff. Honor-bound to carry out his request to deliver a cashier's check 2/3

shortly before the explosion met with the missing home owner who swindled him? Can Nancy and friends find the missing man and help the inventor and his family? Of course they can! This book also introduces Ned Nickerson, who would become our favorite teen detective's steady beau. 2/2 #BookSky

but a pair of criminals implicated in thefts from the local bank that Attorney Carson Drew, has asked Nancy to help him investigate. Of course our intrepid teenage detective succeeds in helping her dad, Laura, her actual guardians, and the local police. 2/2 #BookSky