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Standoff by Patricia Bradley Book Review

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ABOUT THE BOOK The Natchez Trace National Parkway stretches 444 miles from Nashville to Natchez, the oldest town on the Mississippi River. It's the perfect road for a relaxed pleasure drive. Unfortunately for park ranger Luke Fereday, lately it's being used to move drugs. Sent to Natchez to infiltrate the organization at the center of the drug ring, Luke arrives too late to a stakeout and discovers the body of his friend, park ranger John Danvers. John's daughter Brooke is determined to investigate her father's murder, but things are more complicated than they first appear, and Brooke soon finds herself the target of a killer who will do anything to silence her. Luke will have his hands full keeping her safe. But who's going to keep him safe when he realizes he's falling--hard--for the daughter of the man he failed to save? BOOK REVIEW "Standoff" is book number one in Patricia Bradley's new series called Natchez Trace Park Rangers. Stando

COVID 19 Hit Our Family

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COVID-19 has hit us. It didn't hit us health-wise, at least at this moment when I am writing this, but job-wise. My dad got laid off on Friday, April 24. This is not good. Why? because my mom doesn't work because she takes care of me. She is my caregiver.  We cannot live off my part-time job of $15 an hour 20 hours a week. There is no way.  Supposedly he is on temporary lay off from his work isn't kind.  They only think about themselves. They could have asked for him to go on a different shift. He has worked for the company for 37 years. He knows how to run 98% of the machines in the factory.  To top it off they aren't paying for their insurance now, so on April 24, they don't have health insurance now.  This scares me so much. How is this stay at home lockdown really helping people? People are losing their homes, health insurance, food, suicide, mental health, PTSD and the list goes on? How is this saving lives? My mom passed out in the middle of the night an

Life Keeps Beating Me Up Now Family Can I Give Up?

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Me as a Baby, My Mom and My Dad (1986) Life can sure break you down espeically when it comes from family. As you know, I have three amazing cats. Two of them are kittens. Trixie, is a 10 month old and Oliver is a 3 month old. I dont want my cats to go into my parents room, bathroom and the basement.  After my grandpa passed away, five years ago, all of their stuff went to our house because we had a hard time getting rid of his stuff. Then I came back home to live with my parents because my health was getting worse and worse.  All of this stuff is piled high in the basement. I am terrfied my cats will get into something or things falling on them when they are climbing on things.   I want to keep my kitties safe. I want the bathroom door closed because Oliver has decided he wants to climb the shower curtain. Trixie wants to run off with the toliet paper and rip it up to shredd. I have seen oliver thinking about jumping on the toliet seat which is fine if it is closed, but many of

My Friend Tries Committing Suicide

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  How do you help a friend who doesn't want to help themself? I am sad, scared and angry. THere is so many emotions I am going through at this moment.  On Wednesday her co-worker was getting into her space and he wouldn't stop. This triggered flashbacks to being a kid with her family member molesting her. Luckily she asked for help. We told her to get into her car, lock the door, call her boss and call 911. She got into the car and left work but she didn't report it. She wanted to make sure she is okay. She also is a cutter and she told us she is cutting herself. Finally, she came to us. We thought she was doing okay, but I guess we were wrong.  Last night she took a whole bottle of Zoloft. There were more than 70 pills in the bottle.  She was suppose to come over to my house and do a real thanksgiving dinner because she has never had a real thanksgiving dinner. Then we were going to put the tree up and watch some Christmas movies. Well this didn't happen. 

Secrets by Beckie Lindsey Book Review

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MY BOOK REVIEW Beckie Lindsey's book Secrets takes on four high school students, Mackenzie, Sadie, Tammy, and Krystal. It shows the struggles teens go through. For example, depression, sexual drama, and even suicide. We see the girls go  through spiritual warfare.  Lindsey does an amazing job intertwining all four of these girls experiences together. Her writing was descriptive, vivid and emotional. I could relate a little to these girls. The struggle with demons is real. This is not only a great book for teens but adults could relate and find the book to be interesting. I know I had a hard time putting it down.  It was so interesting reading about the battles of demons and angels. I could see this being made into a movie. I can't wait to read book #2.   I would give this book 5 out of 5 stars.  Purchase book: Click Here  ABOUT THE BOOK Author: Beckie Lindsey Genre: Young Adult Release Date: February 2018 Every girl has a secret she hopes the light will never find-