A swim in the pond in the rain goodreads6/29/2023 ![]() ![]() People tire faster and get into trouble more quickly. Swimming in open water (lakes, rivers, ponds, Puget Sound, and the ocean) is harder than in a pool.Tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return, and be prepared for sudden weather changes. ![]() If you are on the water for hunting, fishing, or recreation, wear protective gear and life jackets. ![]() Winter – Waters are always cold and can quickly go from being very calm to very rough, especially during storms.But like spring, this time of year is unpredictable - be prepared for sudden weather changes and cold water later in the season. Autumn – Early warm days of autumn can be like summer.Illnesses can be prevented by not swallowing the water – learn more about recreational water illnesses. Rivers may not be moving as fast, but log jams can trap swimmers and large rocks and logs could tip over rafts, canoes, and kayaks. Use caution when swimming and always supervise young children playing in or near the water. Summer – Water that is warm on the surface, may be much colder below.Hypothermia can occur quickly in very cold water. Even on hot spring days, lakes, ponds, and rivers are still cold and are dangerous for swimmers. Spring – Rivers are often high and swift from rains and snow melt and can easily overwhelm the strongest swimmer.At any time of year, Washington waters can be appealing and dangerous at the same time: ![]()
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Spoiler alert book the hero dies6/29/2023 ![]() Perfect for fans of Bettyville and No Happy Endings. Spoiler Alert is a “heartbreaking but often surprisingly hilarious memoir” ( People ) about the lessons, love, and laughter of the fourteen years a respected TV columnist shared with his late husband before he succumbed to cancer. About the book Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies: A Memoir of Love, Loss and Other Four-Letter Words (Yes, you can attend the Zoom discussion if you have seen the movie but not yet read the book)ġ. Email with Book Club or Spoiler Alert in the subject line. . (Same as last month, if you attended before). When: Thursday, Decem8:00-9:30 pm ET (Eastern Time) 5 pm PT (Pacific Time) ![]() Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Other Four-Letter Words (2017)ĭecember 2022 Book Club Discussing Michael Ausiello's darkly-comic memoir Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies: A Memoir of Love, Loss and Other Four-Letter Words (2017). Now a motion picture staring Jim Parsons, Ben Aldridge and Sally Field. ![]() Join us for a lively, Zoom discussion of Michael Ausiello's darkly comic memoir (now a movie staring Jim Parsons). ![]() Book Club: Reading Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Other Four-Letter Words ![]() The travels of young marco polo6/29/2023 ![]() Copyright: © 2013 MotionWorks, Marco Polo Productions Inc., Melusine Productions, Magpie 6 Media Entertainment Ltd./Monster Entertainment Ltd.Directed by: Lutz Stützner, Tony Loeser, Dave Barton Thomas Season 1 Episode Guide The Chinese Princess Stowaways The Wreckers Wreckers In the Crusaders Dungeon Buried In the Sand Homesickness The Sunken Citys.Stories of the Polo type have perennial appeal: young person. Supported by: MEDIA, mdm, Shaw Rocket Fund, Irish Film Board, Film Fund Luxembourg, Ontario Media Development, Telefilm Canada Marco Polo is known for his travels along the Silk Road to China, meeting Kublai Khan, and his travel book, but is it all fiction. ![]() ![]() A roller-coaster of comedy and action, young Marco Polo follows the rollicking misadventures of the three friends on their epic journey. Accompanied by his strong, good-natured friend Luigi and the mysterious young princess, Shi La Won, the brash Marco is ready to take on the world… once he finds his missing boots that is. With a burning curiosity, a thirst for knowledge and a knack for stumbling into trouble, young Marco Polo sets off on a wild adventure through distant lands and mystical times to find his missing father, who vanished while exploring the Road to the East. ![]() 14 complete broadcasts on ARD, KiKA and ORF eins already. ![]() Crave me by m robinson6/29/2023 ![]() ![]() I once read that every warrior hoped an honorable death would find him. Instead, I’m going to use some good old gifs. Normally, I create these cute little graphics to go with my reviews but I’m not wasting my time and energy into that shit. Robinson right now! IDK, I might read Crave Me: The Good Ol’ Boys because of the connection with El Diablo. I just can’t! I seriously can not with M. Robinson but it may be my last for quite sometime. Let’s just say, I’m glad I read El Diablo first because if I read Road to Nowhere before that, I would have never picked up El Diablo. I just wanted to read El Diablo (The Devil)first. I was so excited to read Road to Nowhere: The Good Ol’ Boys Spin Off by M. A 9 year old child should never, ever, ever be on a grown man’s mind. I just can’t! I don’t care if this book was able to solve world peace, it’s not right to think about a 9 year old child when you go home at night. ![]() There is no way in hell I could ever rock with a story that has a grown ass man finding some strange connection with a 9 year old little girl. You’re going to see me use the word, nasty, a lot. This book is NASTY, just down right NASTY. Let’s just right into this fuckery, shall we?! ![]() Matt haig the comfort book6/28/2023 ![]() It gathers consolations and stories that give new ways of seeing ourselves and the world. This is the book readers can re-read from any page on days when they're feeling low and in search of some positivity to hold onto. The Comfort Book is a collection of little islands of hope. Written in simple, short and easy to read prose the book is full of wisdom. Matt Haig’s mix of philosophy, memoir and self-reflection builds on the wisdom of philosophers and survivors through the ages, from Marcus Aurelius to Nellie Bly, from Emily Dickinson to James. "Nothing is stronger than a small hope that doesn't give up," Haig writes in the book. A collection of little islands of hope, The Comfort Book gathers consolations and stories that give us new ways of seeing ourselves and the world. 'The Comfort Book' is Haig's reflections on the ups and downs of life and hope. ![]() ![]() This book is a reminder to all of us that no matter what 'this too shall pass' and life will go on. In some of these deeply personal pieces, the author also shares his own journey of battling depression and suicidal thoughts, how he kept hope alive and lived one day at a time. From writings on comfort foods and books, to anecdotes about inspirational people, to important life lessons learnt during hard times, to just accepting life and being in the moment- 'The Comfort Book' is a collection of Haig's writings on all these and more. This is a heart-warming collection of positive affirmations, quotes, and the author's personal notes. ![]() International bestselling author Matt Haig's 'The Comfort Book' released in July 2021. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() We speak with CEO and Founder Alan Cowen about his background education in psychology and being a pioneer in the field of data science and human emotion, his motivations for founding Hume AI and the risks of unchecked machine learning development for people’s mental wellbeing, and how he sees the current frenzy surrounding AI technology developing in the years to come.Īlan’s background education in psychology, and being one of the people who brought data science to the study of human emotionĮxperiences at Google’s AI program and the decision for Alan to strike out on his own with a new company With algorithms targeted specifically for more positive behavioral outcomes, positive emotions and desirable life outcomes, Hume AI is charting a new course in the development of human-AI interaction. In today's episode of Category Visionaries, we speak with Alan Cowen, CEO and Founder of Hume AI, a research lab and technology startup that's raised Over $17 Million in funding, about how unchecked machine learning can lead very quickly to exploitation, and why we need to develop technology more in line with people’s mental health. ![]() The widow waltz by sally koslow6/28/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Overwhelmed, Birdie bolts-along with the couple’s young daughter-to her Midwestern hometown, hoping that space, warmth and wisdom from her own feisty grandmother will help her find a path forward. No amount of badgering from his steely grandmother, smart-mouthed mother, or disillusioned wife can convince him to own up to what he’s done. ![]() Birdie, still dealing with the culture shock of moving to New York City and marrying into the Tobias clan, is pushed to her limit when her husband gets into trouble. Tobias-Veronika, the matriarch, her daughter-in-law Mel, and Mel’s daughter-in-law Birdie-are trying to navigate personal difficulties, some of which are with one another.Veronika and Mel, despite having little in common, are both psychotherapists who are more skilled at helping other people than solving their own problems. It’s 2015 in New York City, and three women all known as Mrs. A sharply funny and big-hearted multi-generational story about the deeply complicated relationships between mothers- and daughters-in-law, told through three women who marry into the same family, a treat for fans of The Nest and Fleischmann Is in Trouble. ![]() Ripped Pages by M. Hollis6/27/2023 ![]() ![]() Though this novella was short it was fun, fast paced and more importantly diverse. Thank god we’re getting more and more diverse books by the day. She couldn’t she herself ever falling for a man- but that’s how all the stories went, if they had love in them at all” ![]() I’d like to point out how much I loved this line: “Many were about men rescuing women, or women falling in love with men she couldn’t relate to. Everything she went through and she comes out stronger. ![]() Valentina now holds the spot as one of my favorite female heroines. One day she’s discovered by a mysterious girl and their adventure begins. As the years go by she starts to develop her escape plan. Valentina was locked in a tower since she was eight years old. I mean this is what I need in my life: More f/f retellings I finished this novella yesterday and I loved it so much. Until one day, another girl passes by on her horse and Valentina wonders if she’s finally brave enough to seize her chance of freedom.įor the girls who always wanted to fall in love with a princess Her plans of running away are usually left for another day because she knows the vast forest surrounding her tower is too dangerous to cross alone. She spends years on her own, talking to the birds on her windowsill, and reading books with adventures she will never experience. Princess Valentina lives a reasonably comfortable life, but after her mother’s death, her father gets tired of taking care of her and locks her in a tower. Trigger warnings– Child abuse, Captivity. Rep– Lesbian MC, f|f romance, side m|m romance, POC. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 50 beautiful motifs to paint in 30 minutes or less Printed on smooth watercolor paper so you can paint right inside the book! Learn-at-a-glance instructions make the process easy for beginners Detailed paint patterns included for each tutorial Brush recommendations, color mixing instructions, color palettes, and all the basic techniques are included! Join the thousands of readers who have learned to paint watercolor the easy way with this beautiful series. ![]() You'll also learn to paint seasonal designs like a festive wreath and holiday bouquet. From the first wash of color to the last detail, you will learn how to paint beautiful flowers such as dahlia, daisy, hydrangea, peony, ranunculus, rose, sunflower, tulip, and more. The patterns included, and you can paint right inside the book! A follow-up to the bestselling first book! In this new edition, 50 beautiful floral motifs are broken down into simple steps that take the intimidation out of painting. Learn to paint 50 beautiful botanicals in 30 minutes or less. by SARA BERRENSON (Author) 289 ratings Part of: Watercolor the Easy Way (2 books) See all formats and editions Paperback 46.60 2 Used from 34.61 10 New from 44.97 With Watercolor the Easy Way, your watercolouring creativity is about to be released Quickly learn the fundamentals of colour mixing, brushstrokes, and more. ![]() ![]() ![]() Yes it was written in the ‘80s, but this masterpiece should rightfully be on today’s pedestal that Twilight has acquired. Fantasy fans everywhere, you can find no better read. “tall, dark, and handsome” until you meet Irrylath, or the perfect, believable epitome of a heroine until you witness Ariel’s transformation throughout the trilogy. The world that Pierce has created is breathtaking, as creative and vivid as Tolkien's Middle Earth. While not about a traditional vampire, the story centers around a very similar but far more engaging creature. ![]() I'll say here what I say to everyone who gets teary-eyed over Twilight: the Darkangel Trilogy will astound you. ![]() Nowhere in this world can Twilight begin to compare. It is a horrible literary tragedy that Twilight could overshadow the Darkangel Trilogy. Vampires are the newest big thing these days, thanks to Twilight. ![]() |