Stephanie Life of Determination

   I am a Vera Bradley lover. Unfortunately, they are too expensive for me, but I pick them up at garage sales, thrift stores, estate sales, and Vera Bradley outlet sales.  Since I am not a huge Star Wars fan and can live without it I thought I would let you know. I know a lot of you love anything Star Wars.  Wednesday, May 4th the Star War products will be released. Once they are released I will update it and put pictures of the purses, handbags, backpacks, etc.. on this post but for now its just this:  Vera Bradley Star War Website's Link: Click Here

My picks are in blue. The winners are in pink.  I also always wished we could give more than one award in each category like the Olympics does. Gold, Silver and Bronze. For example.  Television TELEVISION DRAMA ENSEMBLE The Handmaid’s Tale The Morning Show Squid Game Succession WINNER Yellowstone My Quick Thoughts:  This really surprised me because Squid Game was well written and well shot. I am glad "The Handmaid's Tale" didn't win because their storyline is not that great. The first seasons were amazing.  I would give the Gold: Succession. Silver: " Squid Game " Bronze: "Yellowstone" TELEVISION  DRAMA ACTRESS Jennifer Aniston,  The Morning Show Jung Ho-Yeon,  Squid Game   WINNER Elisabeth Moss,  The Handmaid’s Tale Sarah Snook,  Succession Reese Witherspoon,  The Morning Show My Quick Thoughts:  I am so excited for Jung Ho-Yeon for winning because her acting was amazing.  If "Squid Game" wasn't in this category I would say Sarah Sno

 ABOUT THE BOOK Joseph is the pampered favorite son of the patriarch Jacob. His older brothers, deeply resentful of his status in the family, take advantage of the chance to get rid of him, selling him to slave traders and deceiving their father about his fate. It seems like their troubles are over. But for Joseph and older brother Judah, they are just beginning. While Joseph is accused of rape and imprisoned, Judah attempts to flee the memory of his complicity in the betrayal of his younger brother. After decades apart, the brothers will come face-to-face in a stunning role reversal that sees Joseph in a position of great power while Judah begs for mercy. Will forgiveness or vengeance win the day? Bestselling and award-winning author Jill Eileen Smith bring her considerable research and imaginative skills to bear in this vivid retelling of one of the most popular stories found in Scripture--a story of jealousy, betrayal, and reconciliation that only God could bring about. MY BOOK REVI

ABOUT THE BOOK What will her courage cost? 1889 (Helena, MT): As the gold rush era ends in the most elegant and modern city in the world and Montana emerges as a state, one woman must decide if social pressure will prevail over her own beliefs. Calista Blythe enters the first Miss Snowflake Pageant celebrating Montana at Christmastime to expose the plight of street urchins. But hiding an orphan could unravel Calista’s reputation, and her budding romance with pageant organizer, Albert Shanahan, if her secret is revealed. Will love or social pressure prevail? Courage is choosing to do the right thing regardless of the cost… Romantic, comedic adventure set in picturesque Helena, Montana written by a bestselling author who is also a professional genealogist. Book:  Queen of the Rockies.   Author:  Angela Breidenbach Genre:  Historical Romance.  Release date:  September 1, 2021 Click here to get your copy! MY BOOK REVIEW I was so excited to read Angela Breidenbach's new book series. I