tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90062611682365395592024-03-05T21:35:30.772-05:00The Philosopher's WifeI blog about my life, my crafts, things that matter to me, and whatever piques my interest.Rachel @ The Philosophers Wifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791960895210808388noreply@blogger.comBlogger799125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006261168236539559.post-17750347132575310382021-06-19T09:34:00.000-04:002021-06-25T10:19:45.984-04:00Our Library Bag: June 2021 <p style="text-align: center;"> This post contains affiliate links. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY0YAourV7_UdEBjb7TOxd-N35vjh2Wxjg8vHiQk_IvaiI92iN3CtHiFPcydIL6ofvfcggz_Q353vbd25McwlGodDNQ6T33fdY5QW9wmH-q64_DYJ7Zf_Va0vbyz8FfjP-B6p0WDXHSSxa/s399/lb.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="399" data-original-width="335" height="459" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY0YAourV7_UdEBjb7TOxd-N35vjh2Wxjg8vHiQk_IvaiI92iN3CtHiFPcydIL6ofvfcggz_Q353vbd25McwlGodDNQ6T33fdY5QW9wmH-q64_DYJ7Zf_Va0vbyz8FfjP-B6p0WDXHSSxa/w386-h459/lb.png" width="386" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">June means that it is officially summer reading season! Our library bag is bursting with adventures, mysteries, gorgeous illustrations, and just all around goodness. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I know that I haven't shared an <a href="http://www.thephilosopherswife.net/2020/10/our-library-bag-october-2020.html" target="_blank"><b>Our Library Bag </b>since<b><i> October 2020</i></b></a>, but never fear, we've been keeping our wonderful librarians busy. My Goodreads log has me at 26 books for the year. My TBR pile has several books from <a href="https://modernmrsdarcy.com/2021-summer-reading-guide/" target="_blank">Modern Mrs. Darcy's Summer Reading List</a>, <a href="https://readaloudrevival.com/series/sarahs-favorites/" target="_blank">Sarah's Favorites</a>, and various other sources. I even have a book for Library Book Club! I was thrilled to receive the email stating that Book Club and the Friends of the Library Book Sale will be back in July!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAXxGmG1v6H8XiR3VO33kwKZxpZrmFIAMZX3_0Fs0oxkHIULOSmlz5I1_X6JBTbm9rV1PgFy_Gm8RdBBSEbC5lZ8k-Qa_Wj3sUh56MrRxkg-1T7Tf4aQUWqfGtFyadNM9-O-_i-dTlXJRd/s560/June+books.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="348" height="659" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAXxGmG1v6H8XiR3VO33kwKZxpZrmFIAMZX3_0Fs0oxkHIULOSmlz5I1_X6JBTbm9rV1PgFy_Gm8RdBBSEbC5lZ8k-Qa_Wj3sUh56MrRxkg-1T7Tf4aQUWqfGtFyadNM9-O-_i-dTlXJRd/w409-h659/June+books.jpg" width="409" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3xyF7A2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Silent Patient</a> by by Alex Michaelides</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's the brief description from Amazon: "The Silent Patient is a shocking psychological thriller of a woman’s act of violence against her husband—and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive." This book was, and still is, making quite a stir in a couple of bookish Facebook groups that I'm in and I decided to join the masses and read it. It was really enthralling. I was immediately drawn into the story. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3gDStFN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ready Player Two</a> by Ernest Cline</span></b> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">From Amazon, "Lovingly nostalgic and wildly original as only Ernest Cline could conceive it, Ready Player Two takes us on another imaginative, fun, action-packed adventure through his beloved virtual universe, and jolts us thrillingly into the future once again." This was a fun read, but hugely problematic plot-wise and pandering a bit too much to the original audience. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My current read is the third book of the 100 Cupboards series, <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3xy6ryC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Chestnut King</a></b>. I shared a picture over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/philwife/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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(I think there are some fellow RAR enthusiasts in my library system, because there are more and more holds on the books on these lists!) Some of our current favorites include: <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3iMZ6Hg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Nest Is Noisy</a></b>, <a href="https://amzn.to/35yqFwb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>The Tiny Seed</b></a>, and <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3wRVwQ4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ojiichan’s Gift</a></b>.</p> <script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>
<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi86gWIRTsm-hYpjF5xZOXHMvE1WYUTcc757YGgric5885t6qjjLzffSN-gIPeVEWVR98A9SEHqH__3mRHGmnsyTFfz5za52gqjkcpek5jrWp3pVvk6FW4PtRa4UkstMOu7xPZi217tyuz2/s2048/june+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="417" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi86gWIRTsm-hYpjF5xZOXHMvE1WYUTcc757YGgric5885t6qjjLzffSN-gIPeVEWVR98A9SEHqH__3mRHGmnsyTFfz5za52gqjkcpek5jrWp3pVvk6FW4PtRa4UkstMOu7xPZi217tyuz2/w417-h417/june+2.jpg" width="417" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">What is on <b><i>your</i></b> summer reading list?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=thephiswif-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B07D2C6J4K&asins=B07D2C6J4K&linkId=a373f111ad1aa12b5736897aadae04d5&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=thephiswif-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B08C7DQWRC&asins=B08C7DQWRC&linkId=a0c555fe78048f9561f475a56660efea&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=thephiswif-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B002Z0QV88&asins=B002Z0QV88&linkId=7d38518dc6e60d2dbf4b5c9b3e8e67e2&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe> <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=thephiswif-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=1452161356&asins=1452161356&linkId=22cd12be0c39848b88b05c7fd3a3db41&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div style="font-weight:bold; font-style:italic"><p>© 2018 <a href="http://philwife.blogspot.com">The Philosopher's Wife</a>. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.</p></div></div>Rachel @ The Philosophers Wifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791960895210808388noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006261168236539559.post-24747590599147787022020-10-16T10:35:00.000-04:002021-06-25T11:23:13.602-04:00Our Library Bag: October 2020<div style="text-align: center;">This post contains affiliate links.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguMD-srOXWiemz9TSU29ifQLDPmqAj222sTxcVYqzDs_cB2pCLhSMmsC6bhQ2ZXJDDjEvnkiBMIbXxsH57Z4CwJ9oRg9OgXKBXpvTbE95A0MUCgYex_7vMyCFCwCOsKzgLtheWrxoTXhnB/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="399" data-original-width="335" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguMD-srOXWiemz9TSU29ifQLDPmqAj222sTxcVYqzDs_cB2pCLhSMmsC6bhQ2ZXJDDjEvnkiBMIbXxsH57Z4CwJ9oRg9OgXKBXpvTbE95A0MUCgYex_7vMyCFCwCOsKzgLtheWrxoTXhnB/w353-h420/image.png" width="353" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Library days are always good days. </span></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Our <b>library bag</b>, as always, is overflowing with books. This month we also borrowed some movies. <a href="http://www.thephilosopherswife.net/2020/09/our-library-bag-september-2020.html" target="_blank">After reading all of the Hunger Games books last month</a> I was curious to re-watch/watch them. The ever-present bibliophile complaint, that the movies can't even begin to compare to the books, holds true--but overall I thought that they were done fairly well. </div><div><br /></div><div><p style="text-align: center;">*********************************</p><p></p><br /><br /><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CFrjw0hBffQ/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-radius: 3px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 0px 0px 1px 0px, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 0px 1px 10px 0px; margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CFrjw0hBffQ/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 0; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" target="_blank"> <div style="align-items: center; 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<p> </p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://amzn.to/2SXISwI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Troubled Blood</a></b> by Robert Galbraith</span></p><p>I intensely dislike when authors let you inside the characters' heads until they make the final deduction. After 850 pages of being privy to so very many of Robin and Strikes' private thoughts, being excluded for the denouement is just . . . irritating and insulting. Also, enough with the "will they/won't they" relationship! That being said, Galbraith knows how to tell a story and I am already looking forward to the next book. </p><p>If you're curious, I totally finished in time. </p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">*********************************</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNywDlVLwvDtAJQYBsXyCziip7wKFy-vS2aXy1zqZwRQMKVYLQqc6FaOVL28S5DS8QdICmSwO9buxEK1FcvdhxwtTRPRUbSqD0kxO-_3gSJny9OoRcZ2TVpe6jHv8NWdIXovHjAS_Emofb/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Steelheart Book Cover" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="311" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNywDlVLwvDtAJQYBsXyCziip7wKFy-vS2aXy1zqZwRQMKVYLQqc6FaOVL28S5DS8QdICmSwO9buxEK1FcvdhxwtTRPRUbSqD0kxO-_3gSJny9OoRcZ2TVpe6jHv8NWdIXovHjAS_Emofb/w207-h320/image.png" title="Steelheart Book Cover" width="207" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://amzn.to/3k2iFJh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steelheart</a></b> by Brandon Sanderson</span></p><p>I had a little bit of difficulty immersing myself into this book at first. Last year I read, and really enjoyed, the Renegades Trilogy. (It made my <a href="http://www.thephilosopherswife.net/2020/01/our-library-bag-8-my-five-favorite.html" target="_blank">Top Five Books of 2019</a>.) This book felt oddly similar early on. (In fairness, Steelheart came first.) I did get into it eventually and am now looking forward to continuing the series.</p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">*********************************</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoVfjrLsIlDbufSeH99-i88wkFDaUsyioH2UnbKosYs1vnqQRBfBLG6_6PbWON64A7PJaC-noipgmrc-CEtiTM2xgefNoFrzJwMt2VY9YCQ4Hh4NkwTOkpOfsvSs-Qqwf2cO73m6KPBQqP/s2048/fall.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Fall Picture Books" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoVfjrLsIlDbufSeH99-i88wkFDaUsyioH2UnbKosYs1vnqQRBfBLG6_6PbWON64A7PJaC-noipgmrc-CEtiTM2xgefNoFrzJwMt2VY9YCQ4Hh4NkwTOkpOfsvSs-Qqwf2cO73m6KPBQqP/w479-h640/fall.jpg" title="Fall Picture Books" width="479" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>The kids and I are enjoying all of our old fall favorites while discovering some new ones! Sarah Mackenzie's <b><a href="https://readaloudrevival.com/picture-books-for-september/" target="_blank">September</a></b> and <a href="https://readaloudrevival.com/picture-books-for-october/" target="_blank"><b>October</b></a> picture book lists are fantastic. Based on how many holds are placed on these books once Sarah's list hits my email, I know that there are other RAR devotees local to me. I'm tempted to put little notes into the books saying something to the effect of, "We like the same books, let's be friends!" But I worry that it might be <i>too</i> bizarre . . . </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=thephiswif-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=0590623834&asins=0590623834&linkId=30f0bcfd9850e221cab1a5a4cac064b1&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=thephiswif-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=0374303800&asins=0374303800&linkId=3207f25a543ffdb8a8f9ce28f82753a0&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=thephiswif-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=1627794158&asins=1627794158&linkId=fbe0c05996da5eababf377cd054acc09&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=thephiswif-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00QORASEG&asins=B00QORASEG&linkId=f7ed7ad09e9993b5759e54155be520cc&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">What is in your library bag this month?</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPukJSm_qVoyonLXAGvyLJNObjbux_8UkYt90BllEVt-n-VdQhqPlbcEFVu6J6UamT0cr_Qi_H5aTgZcpBppoHNxO08Zr4StW0e2HhbNmu1vItswYDQyWralmBhfPkHQorpfNueKa_d_Fo/s1024/Oct+2020+LB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Our Library Bag Collage: With Fall Picture Books, Steelheart, and Troubled Blood" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPukJSm_qVoyonLXAGvyLJNObjbux_8UkYt90BllEVt-n-VdQhqPlbcEFVu6J6UamT0cr_Qi_H5aTgZcpBppoHNxO08Zr4StW0e2HhbNmu1vItswYDQyWralmBhfPkHQorpfNueKa_d_Fo/w640-h640/Oct+2020+LB.jpg" title="Our Library Bag Collage: With Fall Picture Books, Steelheart, and Troubled Blood" width="640" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div style="font-weight:bold; font-style:italic"><p>© 2018 <a href="http://philwife.blogspot.com">The Philosopher's Wife</a>. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.</p></div></div>Rachel @ The Philosophers Wifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791960895210808388noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006261168236539559.post-14759424549747001542020-09-23T08:47:00.001-04:002021-06-25T11:13:19.569-04:00Our Library Bag: September 2020<p style="text-align: center;">This post contains affiliate links. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6zGpKkeTYZKnIRgM5N1ehvJxAn3qrVygXVGweEizUGAgU_S55RAlSoRxXzWtHS89MM6h3Dehol2vHvGgw60xvYKgL8k5_ubJsQV-p7quVDzPNDYrhtJdQofve7SB6K378HPKqallDKHv5/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Our Library Bag by The Philosopher's Wife Logo including clip art pictures of: dragon, castle, pig, earth, books, science beakers, unicorn, frog, and crown" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="537" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6zGpKkeTYZKnIRgM5N1ehvJxAn3qrVygXVGweEizUGAgU_S55RAlSoRxXzWtHS89MM6h3Dehol2vHvGgw60xvYKgL8k5_ubJsQV-p7quVDzPNDYrhtJdQofve7SB6K378HPKqallDKHv5/w335-h400/image.png" title="Our Library Bag by The Philosopher's Wife Logo including clip art pictures of: dragon, castle, pig, earth, books, science beakers, unicorn, frog, and crown" width="335" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.thephilosopherswife.net/2020/08/our-library-bag-august-2020.html" target="_blank">Last month</a> was all about making new literary friends, while this has been about revisiting old favorites.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://amzn.to/3kjuFWs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes</a></b> by Suzanne Collins</span></p><p>I was very excited when I saw that there was a prequel to the Hunger Games trilogy coming out! I placed myself on the library wait list and had to patiently avoid all spoilers for a couple of months. I did see some vague posts of saying that you'll either love it or hate it. I fall into the first category. I thought that it was great! I loved the way that various details of the original books were given history. Who doesn't love backstory? I appreciate that Snow doesn't come out of it as a sympathetic villain -- he consciously made his choices. Even though the book is significantly over 400 pages long, I wanted about another 150 . . . or more . . . pages of story! I've seen rumors of a squeal, I hope that comes to fruition! (Random tangential note: <a href="http://www.thephilosopherswife.net/2015/04/dupont-state-forest-and-hunger-games.html" target="_blank">I've been to the state forest where some of the Hunger Games was filmed</a>!)</p><p></p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CEkB6xNhaw7/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-radius: 3px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 0px 0px 1px 0px, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 0px 1px 10px 0px; margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px; width: 99.375%;"><div style="padding: 16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CEkB6xNhaw7/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 0; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" target="_blank"> <div style="align-items: center; display: flex; flex-direction: row;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; 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So far, I think it's r e a l l y good but for an older audience than the original trilogy. Also, this is a sneak peek of my new bookcase! It's going to be awesome! #hungergames #theballardofsongbirdsandsnakes #suzannecollins #homelibrary #reading #ilovetoread #ilovebooks #YAlit</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0px 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/philwife/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" target="_blank"> Rachel Furlong</a> (@philwife) on <time datetime="2020-08-31T18:00:28+00:00" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Aug 31, 2020 at 11:00am PDT</time></p></div></blockquote> <script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Of course, once I finished Ballad, I simply had to follow it up with a re-read of the entire trilogy. (Not actually from our library bag, as I was gifted a <a href="https://amzn.to/2FAx1lg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">beautiful hardback set</a>.) I immensely enjoyed this re-read. One of my favorite-people-that-I've-never-met-in-real-life, Sarah Mackenzie, has an awesome podcast titled, "<a href="https://readaloudrevival.com/141/" target="_blank">Why Re-reading is Possibly the Best Reading</a>". While she might be mainly referring to children the sentiment and reasoning is sound for grown ups too. My bookshelves are filled with books that I fully intend to re-read, and some I honestly plan to read more than once. Who wouldn't want to spend time with old friends? </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYh0BSbdnjVJMVYeBppt8pMrV8CLHx8IeEhVHeYnEDu_RKMcrZvmu8dn4wpKMAZ-zBwuP9n3Eb6EZ8PDIcPCy6O89YEVqdTW2buT-EeHliSe1tmT5IWgugXnYluBaz1EbbtgvuPBSRs1hI/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1822" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYh0BSbdnjVJMVYeBppt8pMrV8CLHx8IeEhVHeYnEDu_RKMcrZvmu8dn4wpKMAZ-zBwuP9n3Eb6EZ8PDIcPCy6O89YEVqdTW2buT-EeHliSe1tmT5IWgugXnYluBaz1EbbtgvuPBSRs1hI/" width="168" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Do you make plans to re-read certain books?</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div style="font-weight:bold; font-style:italic"><p>© 2018 <a href="http://philwife.blogspot.com">The Philosopher's Wife</a>. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.</p></div></div>Rachel @ The Philosophers Wifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791960895210808388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006261168236539559.post-14950834676657814932020-08-15T20:10:00.008-04:002021-06-25T11:13:49.647-04:00Our Library Bag: August 2020<p style="text-align: center;">This post contains affiliate links. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Graphic including books, dragon, castle, frog, the earth, and more." height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJn64uVaQAjtMbWqtVJUzbsm6sdSLq2ssKXL6N-ohCIE-0vENqPdmULHdY6wXgEq5L6VredMVHe2hF3-iVFOduKyvsu8wT7z-RAt5YV9TaLIq0glOIrXPVUeuEcmVHCRHUlrLNeNpL51xE/w537-h640/our+library+bag.jpg" title="Our Library Bag by The Philosopher's Wife" width="537" /></p><p><b>Summer reading is about to give way to autumn reading.</b> I've been busy preparing for the school year, but since so many things are cancelled (like our Disney Annual Passes), I've been able to squeeze in some extra reading time. My last <a href="http://www.thephilosopherswife.net/2020/05/our-library-bag-april-2020.html" target="_blank"><b>Library Bag</b> post was <i><b>June</b></i></a>, but never fear, we've been keeping our dear librarians busy. </p><p><b>I'm curious: how is your library currently operating?</b> Are things "back to normal"? Is your library even open yet? Can you place holds? Inter-library Loans? Pay fines? We have reduced hours, a three day holding period for returns, most (but not all) branches are open, limited resources, and large sections of the library are blocked off from patrons. However, I did just get an email that fines will be re-instated for overdue books starting Monday, so I wonder if other things will be returning to normal operations. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjYcEeBf4vxR8JUrWaZ4Qvk5kd-6Yyh6NuVSECx4RAvDuXsgrcCm2gpZ10Jmsq3K9lvClL72TaI9_JCaZCE5X8ApAIGebbNG7bftr2wBus5KZRfDvyVNyHnv0PgJIbOuGe3b9oebKAkc-f/s2048/Skyward.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Cover of Skyward by Brandon Sanderson" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjYcEeBf4vxR8JUrWaZ4Qvk5kd-6Yyh6NuVSECx4RAvDuXsgrcCm2gpZ10Jmsq3K9lvClL72TaI9_JCaZCE5X8ApAIGebbNG7bftr2wBus5KZRfDvyVNyHnv0PgJIbOuGe3b9oebKAkc-f/w174-h262/Skyward.jpg" title="Cover of Skyward by Brandon Sanderson" width="174" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr3dyopw_IEZxjKdP6SysKws_bvezrKdZFSB0vN56vUMW0slquME0XwUDgICUR46hDiwDn-yA7A8dUdqvcdLH5u6Qn1rs1YbfFdmUMB4_UnYYopRBNl_y8dHOJUOEP4ImcRYaSeNseiCcq/s2048/Starsight.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Cover of Starsight by Brandon Sanderson" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr3dyopw_IEZxjKdP6SysKws_bvezrKdZFSB0vN56vUMW0slquME0XwUDgICUR46hDiwDn-yA7A8dUdqvcdLH5u6Qn1rs1YbfFdmUMB4_UnYYopRBNl_y8dHOJUOEP4ImcRYaSeNseiCcq/w174-h262/Starsight.jpg" title="Cover of Starsight by Brandon Sanderson" width="174" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="https://amzn.to/31X5GRk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Skyward</a> </b>and<b> <a href="https://amzn.to/2Fjgl11" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Starsight</a></b></span></p><p>My husband recently introduced me to the writings of Brandon Sanderson. As soon as he finished reading <b><a href="https://amzn.to/31X5GRk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Skyward</a></b> he told me that he thought it might be one that I would enjoy. Thirty-six hours and over 500 pages later . . . well, he was right. Of course, I devoured the squeal, <a href="https://amzn.to/2Fjgl11" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Starsight</a> immediately afterwards. I was more than a little disappointed to learn that the third book isn't due to come out until Spring of 2021. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdDUwF6fGKtb0QLfu-vk4G6jA2sGcvaoEiiNDFTbVs8aGXmTyNvlqNnPX29yyZSRshTkAZXYzP5zqRWN7aCFhmFPRJ3j7v8l67REM6c0UsH6G1u3Wn0TPuFlUvnZer9GVNEg0EHv-39WIt/s2048/the+guest+list.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Cover of The Guest List by Lucy Foley" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1349" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdDUwF6fGKtb0QLfu-vk4G6jA2sGcvaoEiiNDFTbVs8aGXmTyNvlqNnPX29yyZSRshTkAZXYzP5zqRWN7aCFhmFPRJ3j7v8l67REM6c0UsH6G1u3Wn0TPuFlUvnZer9GVNEg0EHv-39WIt/w338-h512/the+guest+list.jpg" title="Cover of The Guest List by Lucy Foley" width="338" /></a></div><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3kOIAFe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>The Guest List</b></span></a></p><p>Lucy Foley's telling of this tale is masterful. I saw someone say it was better as a retelling of "Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie than the original story. I was dubious, because Christie is in a league of her own; however, I must say, it is <i>very</i> good. It's a twisting whodunit, while also being a who's-going-to-get-it. It's an incredibly entertaining thriller. (It's definitely a grown up book though, with very adult themes and probably could use some trigger warning labels.)</p><p><br /></p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CDy7TkChFV3/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-radius: 3px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 0px 0px 1px 0px, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 0px 1px 10px 0px; margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px; width: 99.375%;"><div style="padding: 16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CDy7TkChFV3/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 0; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" target="_blank"> <div style="align-items: center; display: flex; flex-direction: row;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; 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It's really good. (I think Fall of Merigolds was better, but this one is really solid.) #secretsofacharmedlife #susanmeissner #summerreading #yesthatsafrozenbook</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0px 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/philwife/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" target="_blank"> Rachel Furlong</a> (@philwife) on <time datetime="2020-08-12T16:19:54+00:00" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Aug 12, 2020 at 9:19am PDT</time></p></div></blockquote> <script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>
<p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3iWzzID" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Secrets of a Charmed Life</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/3fY0JfZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Fall of Marigolds</a></span></p><p>With its vivid characters and gripping story this is an engaging read. A modern day American scholar interviews an elderly woman about her WWII memories. Most of the book is the story of Emmy trying to find her place in a torn apart world. (I may have geeked out a bit when Susan Meissner commented on my Instagram post!) </p><p>If you follow me on IG, then you might have seen another <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CC4lXcLBc-_/" target="_blank">Meissner book</a>, <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3fY0JfZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Fall of Marigolds</a></b>. This book had me in tears. For whatever reason, this book was hard to pick up, but once I did I couldn't put it down. It also had a modern and a historical story line: one character from 1911 who lost a loved one in the tragic Triangle Park fire; the second character is from modern times and lost someone in the horrific 9/11 attacks. It's all tied together by a marigold scarf. While I thought both books were good, I think <i>Marigolds</i> is a bit better: the intertwining stories were more developed.</p><p><br /></p><p>That's all for now, the children are going to go wild if we don't go swimming <i><b>right this minute</b></i>. Ah, summer! (And spring, and fall, and even winter . . . we live in Florida.) </p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">What have <b><i>you</i></b> been reading lately?</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>
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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.</p></div></div>Rachel @ The Philosophers Wifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791960895210808388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006261168236539559.post-90844308362979606352020-07-01T11:58:00.001-04:002021-06-25T11:14:02.192-04:00WIPS: July 2020<div style="text-align: center;">This post contains affiliate links.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtHJS0sbKJh9sPZifhSG8VrhD1dd9uuq7Z1HPOcwv2CfKzpjLhdL9ZVFoFp66EYh-QtxaFF-UG7GvpLy3bQlLpDqgyHu3mZUIzEe0PdWyzTTFq9R9_oc7_WJJtjZtYsecWfYT7N4I_VsTQ/s1068/WIPS+header.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="812" data-original-width="1068" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtHJS0sbKJh9sPZifhSG8VrhD1dd9uuq7Z1HPOcwv2CfKzpjLhdL9ZVFoFp66EYh-QtxaFF-UG7GvpLy3bQlLpDqgyHu3mZUIzEe0PdWyzTTFq9R9_oc7_WJJtjZtYsecWfYT7N4I_VsTQ/w400-h304/WIPS+header.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div>I always have several yarn-y projects going concurrently. (Let's just ignore the poor projects that have been started and are languishing in boxes and bins.) This month I have a few bigger ones that I'm determined to finish! And maybe even weave in all of the ends . . . <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDTRYLTOMnpQjDphwqGE5Ck-fsPlTWh07QnxEg2GOKcF9oJrfQGg7_0cb38YBzUF0wJ9xeXfporUiWq9mkKXGx49JcT0E6TXRxMvxSgwdJMNehheRFhAQfqf5sEqEdbaLccezhnVWVoIgX/s823/WIPS+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Knitting Needles and yarn with a partially finished sweater" border="0" data-original-height="617" data-original-width="823" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDTRYLTOMnpQjDphwqGE5Ck-fsPlTWh07QnxEg2GOKcF9oJrfQGg7_0cb38YBzUF0wJ9xeXfporUiWq9mkKXGx49JcT0E6TXRxMvxSgwdJMNehheRFhAQfqf5sEqEdbaLccezhnVWVoIgX/w640-h480/WIPS+2.jpg" title="Half Done Sweater: Knitting Needles and Yarn" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://tidd.ly/ae6b533f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Hylan Sweater</a> is delightedly simply to knit. It's very relaxing. I've been catching up on some of my Netflix and Hulu shows while knitting this. I'm using yarn that I found on super clearance from Hobby Lobby. </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm also knitting a <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/traveling-woman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Traveling Woman Shawl</a>. This project has a bit of a story behind it. Originally this yarn was going to be a hat (a Mont Royal). I even had quite a bit of the hat completed, but then we moved to Florida. Then we bought a house. Then there was a box that sat in my craft area for a long time. Then I rediscovered the half-done hat. <a href="http://www.thephilosopherswife.net/2016/03/wips-forge-ahead-or-frog.html" target="_blank">I considered frogging this project</a> and even blogged about it. I found it again, and decided that the yarn wasn't being showcased as it deserved so I frogged the hat on the spot. (No second guessing myself!) Then I cast on a shawl . . . And here we are today! No regrets.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjENsFq70arIGlaUnm5TbTawuuRRF_h54I78mUqpNJDnv6lBQz9WBUQQWiiBYX-8gOnFk4XQ_bFNFKno7wiFiz328rhQ6QEmzaTLHrUZVrMRs03oBK9wK_SwgpdUJQUKFiyQNk8HBdpRqX3/s623/wips1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Yarn ball on knitted fabric with variegated yarn" border="0" data-original-height="503" data-original-width="623" height="505" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjENsFq70arIGlaUnm5TbTawuuRRF_h54I78mUqpNJDnv6lBQz9WBUQQWiiBYX-8gOnFk4XQ_bFNFKno7wiFiz328rhQ6QEmzaTLHrUZVrMRs03oBK9wK_SwgpdUJQUKFiyQNk8HBdpRqX3/w625-h505/wips1.jpg" title="Yarn Ball on Knitted Fabric" width="625" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>I've decided to go ahead and begin to crochet my Sophie's Dream afghan. <a href="https://lookatwhatimade.net/crafts/yarn/crochet/sophies-universe-cal-2015/sophies-universe-mal-week-1-then-and-now/?fbclid=IwAR0-vHG5aQ-VTJ-uZMFjpMINxdLIRTKXizMt_QAi7YfbbWa3RcatUBoftKs">Dedri is hosting an anniversary MAL</a> and I've been itching to start this project for a couple of years, so why not now? (This won't be a project to finish in July, but I'd at least like to get it started!)</div><div><br /></div><div>Finally, I am determined to finish the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/elwood" target="_blank">Elwood</a> sweater for my middle child. (I shared a beginning photo on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B3sOHB4hAKr/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.) It came off the needles a month or three ago and he immediately wanted to try it on. He then proceeded to wear it around the house and it has even gone through the wash. There is at least one end that hasn't been woven in and it's missing buttons. 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In early March, before the stay at home orders swept the nation, I spent a day at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Once again, it was a <a href="http://www.thephilosopherswife.net/2019/04/disney-world-adventures-my-solo-park.html" target="_blank">solo trip</a>. I wanted to check out the brand new ride, <b><a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/hollywood-studios/mickey-minnies-runaway-railway/" target="_blank">Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway</a></b>.<br />
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I got there early, arriving at the park not long after six in the morning. I knew that opening would be pretty intense with both the <b>Rise of the Resistance </b>boarding group rush and the just opened <b>Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway</b>. The crowd was allowed through the turnstiles just after 7 AM for an official park opening time of 8 AM.<br />
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I headed straight to the Chinese Theater and followed the Cast Member's directions as I worked my way through the serpentine queue. The line was long, however, it rarely stopped. I'm not sure when the first riders boarded, but I know that it was early, probably around 7:30. I boarded the Railroad at 8 AM. (Unfortunately, this was the exact time that the <b>Rise of the Resistance</b> boarding groups opened. Luckily, my husband was able to grab one for me. You must be physically in the park in order to get a boarding group, but if you are there anyone that shares your My Experience App can get the boarding group for you.)<br />
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<b>Was the ride a "hit" or a "miss"?</b> I love that there is <i>finally</i> a Mickey and Minnie ride at Disney World! It honestly shocks me a bit that it's the first. I will note that the animation used throughout the ride is based on the recent award-winning Mickey Mouse cartoon shorts, <b><i>NOT</i></b> what *I* would consider the classic animation. I have to admit, I was a little disappointed they didn't use a more classic animation. However, in the past months we've had the opportunity to watch the shorts on Disney+ and I'm slowly coming around. I wonder if my kids will think of this newer animation as the "regular" style . . .<br />
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My biggest critique, or complaint if you must, is that the <b>the ride is too short</b>. The official ride length time for <b>Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway</b> is 4 minutes and 30 seconds. (That does not include the mid-queue pre-show.) This ride replaced <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Movie_Ride" target="_blank">The Great Movie Ride</a> which clocked in at 22 minutes. At a park that doesn't have many options for <i>everyone</i> in the family, this experience doesn't do quite enough to fill the void. (This is one of only two rides in the entire park that infants and toddlers under 32 inches can ride. Check out my post on <b><a href="http://www.thephilosopherswife.net/2016/08/what-can-i-do-at-disneys-hollywood.html" target="_blank">What can I do With Little Kids and Babies at Hollywood Studios?</a> </b>for more information on this.)</div>
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The ride uses a trackless system, and it's pretty fantastic. There are waterfalls, tornadoes, and even a tango! It's not perfect though. There are a few places where I felt there was a little too much reliance on straight up screens. The scene changes, and there are a few of them, are a little abrupt and disjointed. I would like to note here that the ride is <b>not</b> a roller coaster or a thrill ride. My personal classification of this ride would be "mild". (Intensity-wise I would put it in a similar category to Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at Magic Kingdom.)<br />
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There are so many details to discover! Hidden Mickeys are everywhere, both in the queue and on the ride. I heard one cast member telling a family in front of me that there are several hundred. <i style="font-weight: bold;">Hundreds! </i>I love how they kept some of the original Chinese Theater elements in the lobby, the "Classic Hollywood" vibe is still alive!</div>
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I rode it three times in one day. It's eminently re-ridable. (Of course, I'm quite fond of having an Annual Pass, so I find most of the Disney experiences worth repeating.) There's a little homage to the ride's predecessor, The Great "<i>Moving</i>" Ride, in the carnival scene, which I thought was particularly great.<br />
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I was at Hollywood Studios until about 4 PM. It was a last minute decision to go, so I had no FastPasses scheduled. It was pretty crowded, so few "good" one popped up, but I was still able to have a blast on most of the headliners:<br />
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Both times I rode Smugglers Run I went through the single rider lines, one time the wait was about 30 minutes the other closer to 45. Both times the posted Stand By wait time was over 80 minutes. </div>
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Toy Story Mania was a FastPass that I picked up while in the park.</div>
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I was boarding group 99 for Rise of the Resistance, which wasn't a "guaranteed" group, but it was called around 3:30. </div>
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The posted time for Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway seemed to be inflated each time as well. In fact, I think it was roughly half of the posted time. </div>
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Being local and an Annual Passholder, I go to Disney fairly often. I always bring a portable charger, an insulated bag, a water bottle, and a protective case for my phone. </div>
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<br />Yikes, my last Library Bag post was in <a href="http://www.thephilosopherswife.net/2020/03/our-library-bag-march-2020.html" target="_blank">March</a>. How can life be so busy when I barely leave the house? Our library began curbside pick up last month and we have truly appreciated it. (I'm uncertain if my local librarians love me or hate me . . . ) Here's a small sampling of what we've been reading: <br />
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This novel is loosely based on the real life, and unsolved, mystery of Judge Crater who went missing from the East Coast in 1930. Gangsters, speakeasies, corruption, and intrigue all weave together for an enjoyable page turner. I thought this was a very clever "possible" solution to the disappearance.<br />
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My oldest read this for one of her literature classes this year. (We used the <a href="https://id.memoriapress.com//idevaffiliate.php?id=194" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Memoria Press</a> study guide.) Having never read this particular classic before, I enjoyed reading it along side of my daughter. It's a sweet story of love, loyalty, and determination.<br />
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<font size="5"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://amzn.to/2VcZF0S" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bedtime Math: An Excuse to Stay Up Late</a></b></span><br /></font>
My kids are really enjoying the whole Bedtime Math series, especially my middle child. It's silly little stories mixed with math questions.<div><br /></div><div><font size="5"><b><a href="https://amzn.to/2Y20JG6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prairie Boy: Frank Lloyd Wright Turns the Heartland into a Home</a></b> by Barb Rosenstock</font></div><div>I really love houses. I love to see the different architectural features that make a home special. I follow Facebook pages like <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ForTheLoveOfOldHouses/" target="_blank">For the Love of Old Houses</a> </b>somewhat religiously. (Seriously, I try to vote in their polls almost every night.) All this is to say, I was very excited to see a biography about Frank Lloyd Wright in the form of a picture book. The kids and I had quite an enjoyable time discussing the various styles of homes. </div><div><br /></div><pre style="text-align: left;"><br /></pre><div>
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A <b>Virus Shawl </b>is a rite of passage for many crocheters. The pattern had been languishing in my "Want to Make" queue for years. I made my first one just last year, I don't know how I managed to go so long without making one! When I found some discounted Caron Cakes Yarn I knew I would be crocheting another one soon.<br />
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My local Michael's had the Rainbow Sherbet variety on clearance so I scoured the shelves and found three of the cakes. It's such a cheery colorway! I'm a bit undecided on my overall opinion of such yarn: it's really nice to have color changes without actually having to change the yarn, but the abrupt changes only work well for certain types of projects. Happily, I think this type of yarn works really nicely with the Virus crochet pattern.<br />
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I followed Julia Marquardt's pattern, <a href="https://www.woolpedia.de/english/crochet-tutorials/shawl/" target="_blank">which can be found on this page for free</a>. There is some debate about the origin of the Virus pattern, some argue it's been around for ages especially in non-native English speaking areas, but it certainly owes a large part of it's resurgence to Jonna Martinez and her <a href="http://tidd.ly/70d2990d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Virus Blanket Pattern</a>.<br />
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This was my first complete project using a <a href="https://amzn.to/2RHMweh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Furl's Crochet Hook</a>. This hook is certainly a luxury hook. I was a little hesitant to put it on my birthday wish list, but after using it I quickly added more to my Christmas wish list! I was honestly surprised at how much I loved it.<br />
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My library closed! This bothers me more than most of the closures happening right now. There are a lot of amazing online resources available now though, with more popping up every day!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2Qde22d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mistress of the Ritz</a> by Melanie Benjamin</span><br />
This was my book club book of the month. (Of course, book club was also canceled.) <i>Mistress of the Ritz</i> is a novel based on a real life couple set mostly during the German occupation of Paris during World War II. The glamorous Ritz, with all of the rich and famous, became the stomping ground of the Germans. The story revolves around the marriage of the hotel propriety and his wife. (SPOILER ALERT.) It's not exactly a very good marriage. But, oh, the ending! What a punch in the gut!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2W88QjZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lucky in Love</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/2TLuOrv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Your Heart</a> both by Kasie West</span><br />
I read both of these while cuddling a sick child. Both books were delightfully sweet YA romances.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2Wb7AMW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency</a> by Alexander McCall Smith</span><br />
(This accidentally tied into our current homeschool studies about Africa, which was rather awesome. Here's a running list of some of the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-cfe26099" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">picture books about Africa</a>.)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2WtXwPm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Girl on the Train</a> by Paula Hawkins</span><br />
This thriller had me furiously turning the pages. So many lies. So much mystery. Deeply flawed characters. Unreliable narrator. Who can you trust? Yourself? Your memories?<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2xWsN3f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe</a> by C. S. Lewis</span><br />
This wasn't actually a library book--we own multiple copies--however, since I just finished a re-reading I feel compelled to share it here. Every single time I read this book I love it a little more. It's just so good. I mean really, really, really good.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">A few notable picture books from this month:</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2TJ7sCO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo </a>13 by Helaine Becker</span><br />
We all loved this book! Katherine Johnson was an African-American mathematician who worked for NASA during the space race. Guess who was pivotal in getting Apollo 13 home? You guessed it, Katherine!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3dk4Bry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Out of School and into Nature: The Anna Comstock Story</a> by Suzanne Slade</span><br />
As it's name implies, this is a picture book biography about naturalist and artist Anna Comstock. She was a pioneer in encouraging nature study as a part of a child's education. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2x9hyEi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Over and Under the Pond</a> by Kate Messner</span><br />
This picture book is an adorable look at the ecosystem of a mountain pond. It's super sweet, very informative, and just an all around great picture book. (I'm adding this book to my <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-cfe26099" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Nature Book List</a>!)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Do you have some extra time to read this month? What's on your list? Is your library open? How long will it be closed? </span></div>
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This crocheted <b>Twisted Knot Ear Warmer</b> works up quickly and makes an adorable accessory!<br />
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The yarn is from <a href="https://www.kimariesknitknacks.com/product-page/unicorn-fields" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kimarie's Knit Knacks</a>. It's called <a href="https://www.kimariesknitknacks.com/product-page/unicorn-fields" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unicorn Fields</a>. I've been hoarding the remainder of the skein from my <a href="http://www.thephilosopherswife.net/2016/11/the-sterling-unicorn-hat.html" target="_blank">Sterling Unicorn Hat</a> waiting for inspiration to strike. I actually had started a couple of projects with the yarn, but they just didn't seem worthy so they were frogged. The colors are striking, and it's so squishy and soft. Such great yarn!<br />
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Ear warmers are all the rage! I've even seen a fair share of them here in Central Florida. As I was cleaning my craft area I came across this yarn again and inspiration struck! The very next afternoon between homeschooling and <a href="http://www.thephilosopherswife.net/2020/02/our-library-bag-february-2020-edition.html" target="_blank">library books</a> this <b>Twisted Knot Ear Warmer</b> came into existence.<br />
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The lovely, knit-like, detail in the texture of the headband comes from crocheting in the third loop of the half-double crochet below it. If you haven't done this before it might sound intimidating, but it's really easy once you know what you know where to look!<br />
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When working a row of crochet you (generally) end up with a "v" on the top. The side of the "v" closest to you is referred to as the "front loop" and the side of the "v" further away is the "back loop". In a half-double crochet there is actually a third loop that's under the "v" that is made from the yarn over (YO) in the stitch. "HDC in the third loop" means that you are going to create your hdc stitches around this loop under the "v". Doing this will force the "v" to face the front.<br />
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Row 1: Skip the first chain and half-double crochet (HDC) across. This should give you 110 stitches. Chain 1 and turn.<br />
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Row 2: HDC in third loop.<br />
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Repeat rows 1 & 2<br />
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At this point you have a nice flat, knotless, fabric. You could sew the ends together and call it a day--that would leave you with a perfectly lovely ear warmer. However, if you'd like to add a little more flair, then you need one more step.<br />
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To achieve the trendy twisted knot we need to sew the ends together just right. Fold the ends lengthwise so that you end up with four ends. Alternate the sides and then sew. I find it helpful to baste first and check to make sure that everything looks right before the final sew. When sewing the finishing bit, <b>make sure to catch all four layers</b> of fabric. This is very important!<br />
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If you're having trouble envisioning the above step try this first: Make a "c" with both of your hands--your left hand will be a correct "c" and your right will be backwards. Put them together with your left hand fingers on top, right hand fingers next, left hand thumb, and finally the right hand thumb.<br />
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Weave in any ends and enjoy! (Side note: I know that plastic yarn needles are really popular, but I really love my <a href="https://amzn.to/2H0AtCL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">stainless steel yarn needles</a>.)<br />
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As usual, our library bag is bursting at the seams with good books! Well, technically, once we get the books home they go onto the library bookshelf in our home library . . . We currently have 92 books checked out.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://amzn.to/37YCXNY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lake House</a></b> by Kate Morton</span><br />
I added this book to my list based on <a href="https://readaloudrevival.com/119-2/" target="_blank">Sarah's recommendation</a>. I really enjoyed it! A fascinating mystery with many twists and turns. It has an element of historical fiction which is genre that I've been exploring recently. The ending might be a bit <i>too</i> perfect, but honestly, I'm fine with that. I look forward to reading more of this author's work!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2wiVt5w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>The Nickel Boys</b></a> by Colson Whitehead</span><br />
This was the February book for my Library Book Club. Wow. While a work of fiction, it is based on a former real life Florida reform school. It's an atrocious, heart wrenching, and painful book to read and yet I am glad to have read it. It's stylistically on point and I feel the author did his subject justice; something sorely needed.<br />
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2UYM79x" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise</b> by Ruth Reichl</span></a><br />
I have a soft spot for fluffy non-fiction, and this book is perfectly that--in a good way. Reichl weaves a delightful story about her adventures as the New York Times' food critic in the '90s and sprinkles in a couple of recipes for good measure.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://amzn.to/2HxNYds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Jane Austen Project</a> </b>by Kathleen A. Flynn</span><br />
"Two researchers from the future are sent back in time to meet Jane and recover a suspected unpublished novel." I mean, with a description like that, how could I <i>not</i> pick it up? Admittedly, not particularly amazing, but a super fun read.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://amzn.to/2UYKngl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Summer of '69</a> </b>by Elin Hilderbrand</span><br />
I really appreciated certain aspects of this book, while simultaneously being really annoyed by other aspects. I found the author to be a good story-teller; pages turned easily and I wanted to know more about all of the characters. All of the mother-daughter relationships are a disaster. I thought the ending was too abrupt. I know "Summer" is literally in the title, so I shouldn't expect the story to go any further than that, but it really felt like a few chapters were missing. (I did have an amusing, albeit slightly uncomfortable moment, at book club when I had to admit that I considered this to be a work of <i>historical</i> fiction to a room full of women with personal memories of '69!)<br />
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Many of the books that are currently checked out are for our daily read aloud time. Here's a tiny sampling of what I've been reading with the kids:<br />
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2SBB4Sc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Extra Yarn</b></a> by Mac Barnett<br />
This story had the kids and me in stitches. Short, sweet, and yarn-y, we really enjoyed every page.<br />
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We are studying African geography for the rest of the school year, so I've been on the hunt for a large variety of African picture books. (I'll be constantly updating my list of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-cfe26099?listId=2SXI64S1EWGRB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Picture Books about Africa</a> throughout the next couple of months.) Also pictured is one of our read alouds in honor of St. Valentine's Day.<br />
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A great way to start the new year is with books, so here's another round of Our Library Bag. In keeping with the plethora of "Best of 2019" posts I'll be finishing up this post with my Five of my Favorite Books from 2019.<br />
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If you follow me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thephilosopherswife/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> you probably saw at least one of my Christmas picture book posts. Throughout December we read quite a few! The goal was every day, but we didn't quite get there. (You can check out a list of some of our favorites <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-cfe26099?listId=381QXQQB0W46D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></b>.) Since it's still the Christmas season we're going to finish up our stack of library Christmas picture books this week. (That's right, Christmas isn't just a day, it's a season! It doesn't end until Epiphany . . . or even Candlemas.)</div>
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A heroine that loves to read? Who works in a bookstore? Is a bit introverted? I mean, who doesn't want to read more? Hasn't every book lover dreamed of opening a bookstore? There's a lot to like with just the set-up. </div>
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I have a weird complaint about this book. Nina, the protagonist, is supposed to be incredibly well-read and you see that by the various name drops, references, allusions, etc. (Very Gilmore Girl-esqu.) However, they are all pretty easy. I do read a bit, and have always been a reader, but I wouldn't say that I am <i>incredibly</i> well-read. I wish that there had been some that I needed to Google. Also, a lot of the references are more "pop-culture-ish" than "book-ish". It felt to me that the author couldn't quite capture the essence of a bibliophile resorted to creating a character largely based on characterizations and stereotypes. </div>
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It's definitely an adult book, with multiple adult themes.</div>
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When I first finished the book, I thought it overall was a nice fluffy read; however, the more that I ponder the book the less I like it . . .</div>
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<b><a href="https://amzn.to/359c1Zv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Last Romantics</a></b> by Tara Conklin<br />
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I had added this book to my list due to Modern Mrs. Darcy's recommendation. This one was a miss for me. There were several reasons that this book fell flat for me:<br />
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<li>The characters weren't very likable, especially as adults.</li>
<li>The final denouement was a bit, "Wait, that's it!?"</li>
<li>There was a strong anti-mariage theme. Perhaps even anti-men.</li>
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I think the <i>idea</i> of this book is interesting, and could make a riveting and thought provoking novel, but this wasn't it. (Random note, but all I could think when I was reading was, "Wow, these people need Jesus!")<br />
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I really, really enjoyed this book. I find Meyer's books just plain enjoyable to read. They are fun, the characters are interesting, and the pages just fly. <b>Supernova</b> was the third book in the Renegades Trilogy. (At least, I'm pretty confident that it's just a trilogy.) The whole series gets included in my Favorite Books from 2019!<br />
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It's so hard to limit myself to just five! I think it would be more apt to say "Five OF MY Favorite Fictions Books". If you allow me to cheat just a little by counting a trilogy as one, then here's my list:<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>1.</b></span> <span style="font-size: large;">The Renegade Trilogy: <a href="https://amzn.to/2QgS4f3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Renegades</b></a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/36hn9F8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Archenemies</b></a>, and <a href="https://amzn.to/2QjiQ6R" rel="nofollow" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Supernova</a><b> </b>by Marissa Meyer</span></div>
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This fast paced series has it all: supervillains, heroes, a dystopian society, super powers, interesting characters, page turning suspense, and more! I really enjoyed the whole series. Just as a waring, the first book doesn't really end with any type of satisfying resolution. This trilogy really is a three part book.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">2.</span> <a href="https://amzn.to/2QCtTqB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Princess Academy</span></a></b><span style="font-size: large;"> by Shannon Hale</span></div>
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Both my nine year old and I read and <b>loved</b> this book in 2019. This book surprised me a little by how simply delightful it was. The story is well told. The themes of friendship, family, and the value of learning (among others) are all woven together in a truly beautiful manner. There's the teeniest bit of romance. While the target audience might be girls somewhere around 10-12 I have to say that I wish more adult fiction was like this! (This book is the first of a series, all of which are awesome, but the first one is great as a stand alone book.)<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">3.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="https://amzn.to/36jege7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lethal White</a></span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> by Robert Galbraith</span></div>
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This is the fourth book in the Cormoran Strike series by J.K. Rowling written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. Rowling/Galbraith knows how to tell a story! The twists and turns this complex mystery takes had me on the edge of my seat, all the while further developing the characters and relationships of Strike and Robin. It should be noted that this book is very much <b><i>NOT</i></b> for children or teens.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">4.</span><span style="font-size: large;"><b> <a href="https://amzn.to/2SOx5SC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clara and Mr. Tiffany</a></b> by Susan Vreeland</span></div>
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This was one of the historical fiction novels that I read for Library Book Club; I am so glad that it was assigned, because I might not have discovered on my own. It's a delightful bit of the history surrounding Clara Driscoll and her importance in the Tiffany glass department. I've always had a soft spot for the famous Tiffany lamps so I found the story of the woman responsible for so many of them to be surprisingly spellbinding.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">5.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="https://amzn.to/2SMEkKY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Divergent</a></span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> by Veronica Roth</span></div>
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I have to admit, I was quite torn on which book would round out my top five, but I decided to give the honor to this dystopian novel. It was a really fun read, and quick despite its numerous pages. The characters and the world were interesting and I felt invested quickly. This might have been one of the best entertainment books that I read this year. (I do have concerns that it's a wanna be <i>Hunger Games</i> series . . . but I'll reserve judgement on that for later.)<br />
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A quick knit. That's what I needed. I wasn't feeling particularly well a little bit ago and I wanted a project to keep my fingers busy, but I wasn't in the mood to work on any of my current WIPS. The <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/philwife/swirl-hat" target="_blank">Swirl Hat</a> was the perfect solution.<br />
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I've used this pattern before, and I really liked it for its simplicity and uniqueness. The first time that I knitted the Swirl Hat I was very much a beginning knitter. (You can check out that knitting project <a href="http://www.thephilosopherswife.net/2014/09/the-swirl-hat-knit-with-never-enough.html" target="_blank">here</a>!)<br />
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I bounced at of bed the moment the alarm went off at 1:45 this morning. Why? It's Star Wars Day! Well, it's the official grand opening of Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios, which basically means: Star Wars Day!<br />
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We managed to hit our goal leaving time perfectly, something that so rarely seems to happen. I was glad that we had packed our cooler and bags the night before. (You can find some of my <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-cfe26099?listId=GREUXMSTZWSC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">theme park must haves</a> here.)<br />
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We got to the Hollywood Studios entrance . . . and the cast members forced everyone to make a u-turn to exit back onto the highway. That was unexpected and a little annoying. We drove down a ways, made another u-turn and headed back to the entrance. This time they let us all just wait in line until the parking toll booths opened around 3:30. </div>
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The park wasn't scheduled to open until 6 AM, but they allowed the massive crowd to enter the main gates around 4 and then gradually funneled everyone back to Galaxy's edge. The atmosphere was upbeat and cheerful despite the intense Florida humidity. There were frequent cheers and lots of lightsabers lighting the predawn darkness. </div>
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All we really wanted to do today was Smugglers Run, so we immediately just hopped in line. The line for the ride began on the right as soon as you entered Galaxy's Edge and wove all around the land. It was not a short line! According to the app, the wait time hit 300 minutes! We were all off the ride shortly after 9 AM (and we had rider swap, so it took a little longer for us). The experience of the line itself was fairly pleasant. It was nice that the sun wasn't up yet. There were many fans spaced throughout the queue. There were also several water cooler stations. In the heat of the day I do think it would be a bit more uncomfortable, despite the many umbrellas.<br />
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A note about the rider swap: the cast members in blue vests standing to the side of the entrance on the ramp will set up the swap. You will need the band of any repeat riders and your own band, of course, and they will be scanned and you will be given a return time. Unfortunately, a kind, but misguided, cast member was at the ride's entrance giving incorrect information about rider swap. (It actually wasn't the first time today that we encountered cast members giving wrong info, so be aware. It's new to them too!) We were able to sort everything out without issue, but if we had followed her directions I don't think I would have been able to ride. (And this would have been after waiting in line for several hours.)<br />
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<b>My Super Brief Ride Review: </b>I very much enjoyed Smugglers Run. It's a good ride. However, I do have to say, it didn't blow me away. It is Star Tours 2.0. It did not feel like a brand new experience. All that said, I am looking forward to riding again.<br />
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We didn't really spend too much time exploring the rest of Galaxy's Edge today. The lines to enter any of the other building were over an hour. We were happy to ride Smugglers Run and get a basic overview of the area. It was a great day, and it's exciting that there is still more for us to discover!<br />
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<li><b>Make sure you have the Disney Experience App downloaded if you have a smart phone</b>. Once Galaxy's Edge hit capacity today (at 6AM!) they used a virtual queue via the app. When signing up make sure you include <b><i>everyone</i></b> in your party: including infants & toddlers that don't have bands/tickets! Just like they need to be included on restaurant reservations they need to be included on the queue. (I believe it has to do with fire code: it's all about the actual number of people in the area.)</li>
<li><b>If you have little ones that are too short to ride, Rider Swap is available</b>! Look for the cast members in blue vests off to the side of the entrance. They will scan your bands/tickets and give you a return time. You will go through the Fast Pass entrance when it's your turn.</li>
<li><b>If a cast member tells you something that doesn't seem quite right it's best to check with a different cast member.</b> They are everywhere! We were given incorrect information regarding rider swap and we witnessed the aftermath of incorrect information regarding those with mobility scooters. </li>
<li><b>Currently you can only enter Galaxy's Edge near Muppets and exit into Toy Story Land.</b> There is no re-entry from Toy Story Land. They were quite strict about this.</li>
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It's summer reading season! I love that "summer reading" is such a powerful phenomenon. Last night while organizing digital photos I listened to a Libromania podcast simply titled "<a href="https://shows.pippa.io/libromania/episodes/the-summer-reading-episode" target="_blank">The Summer Reading Episode</a>". It was quite delightful, and in it a question was posed that I'm curious how other book loving people would answer: </div>
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I don't think my summer reading is different from my spring, fall, or winter reading in any remarkable way. I have added quite a few more titles to my Want To Read list due to so many favorite bloggers publishing summer reading lists . . . but I think that I work through that list pretty equally throughout the year. (Of course, there are times when I read more than other times. I'm currently in a book heavy period of time and loving it.)</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">1.</span></b> I finished <b><a href="https://amzn.to/2IwykjP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Shadow Throne</a></b>. It's the third book in Jennifer A. Nielsen's <a href="https://amzn.to/2XtpoUK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ascendance Trilogy</a>. It's really good! Having said that, it might be the most predictable and least exciting of the series making it the weakest of the trilogy. I think The False Prince was the best, it just seemed the most clever. By the third book the "twists" weren't surprises. Definitely recommend this series and I'm very sad to say goodbye to these characters. (<a href="https://amzn.to/2JdhG8b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Shadow Throne is free right now with an Audible trial</a>.)</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">2. & 3. </span></b>I really enjoyed <b><a href="https://amzn.to/2RttoPA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Renegades</a></b>. Marissa Meyer just knows how to tell a story. The pages flew by and I eagerly dug into the second book, <b><a href="https://amzn.to/2IXnBxZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Archenemies</a></b>. The conclusion to the trilogy, Supernova, doesn't come out until November and I can hardly wait! At this point, I give these a qualified recommendation. It's targeted to a YA audience, but some of the themes are a little more on the mature side. The first two books read very much as "part 1" and "part 2" of a larger whole, so while I enjoyed reading both books, a part of me wishes I hadn't begun until all three were available.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">4.</span></b> I checked out every single National Geographic Reader that is in our library system for the kids. These readers are super simple, and vary in the quality of writing, but most have great pictures and some basic factoids. My middle child loves the "Stump Your Parents" section.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">5.</span></b> My daughter read <b><a href="https://amzn.to/2Y4GIfM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Princess Academy</a></b> and now I'm reading it. This morning I set the kids up with play-doh and managed to read about 150 pages. (Play-doh for the win!) I discovered this positively delightful book via <a href="https://readaloudrevival.com/bookstag/girls-books-8-12/" target="_blank">Read Aloud Revival's book list for girls 8-12</a>. I think both my daughter and I will devour the entirety of this list. <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">6.</span></b> Once I finish <b>Princess Academy</b> I am going to start <b><a href="https://amzn.to/2FsSXLY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Accident</a></b>. I added this to my list courtesy of <a href="https://modernmrsdarcy.com/authors-binge-reading-summer/" target="_blank">The Modern Mrs. Darcy</a>.<br />
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I've cast on a Hylan Sweater for my daughter. The pattern is from The Velvet Acorn. The yarn is <a href="https://amzn.to/2EqsRsv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Caron Century Collection in Robins Egg</a>. I've made a couple of mistakes already, to be expected as a self-taught, sometimes impatient, knitter. I realized I was doing my left slant increases incorrectly. I decided that this time it didn't bother me enough to frog it -- so I am forging ahead!<br />
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I'm trying to keep track of my progress using <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/philwife/hylan-sweater" target="_blank">Ravelry's Project page</a>. How do you like keeping track of works in progress? Sometimes I don't think there's a need to catalog every project, but I do like being able to look back. Also, it's especially helpful to have detailed notes if you have to put a project on hold for a day . . . or year.<br />
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Disney World isn't just for kids.<br />
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I recently had the opportunity to spend some time at Hollywood Studios all by myself. I had a great time! Yes, I missed my family, but it was nice to have a little Mom time. It was rather fun to be the one completely in charge of the itinerary.<br />
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I am a big proponent of getting to the parks early, and today was no different. In fact, without any kids to buckle into car seats or strollers to push, I scanned in quite early, about 8:15, despite leaving at our "regular" departure time.<br />
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The park didn't officially open until 9 AM, but they've been unofficially opening Toy Story Land early and I was hopeful that they would do the same today. I was not disappointed. At exactly 8:45 the cast members began walking the massive crowd to Andy's Backyard. The crowd can get mob-ish with hundreds of people trying to be the first to get to the same place. Since I was all by myself this wasn't a big deal, but it could be stressful with the kids and a stroller.<br />
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I waited in the line for Slinky Dog Dash for about five minutes. The line moves pretty quickly first thing in the morning, but it doesn't take it long to back up. The line was out the door and around the bend by the time I was off.<br />
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After Slinky Dog I quickly walked over to Toy Story Mania and waited about 10 minutes. I was so hoping to break the 200,000 mark, but I failed. I had a great time anyway and I was "Best in Vehicle"! (This is a rarity for me as my wonderful husband usually is the one to claim this honor.)<br />
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My first FastPass was Rock 'n' Rollercoaster, which I picked up using the app while in line earlier, so I headed over there and had a blast.<br />
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The lines were getting pretty long at this point, and I couldn't modify my FastPasses to get anything better, so I hopped into the single rider line for Rock 'n'. I waited only about 20 minutes, which was great since the posted wait time for Stand By was 65 minutes. (While in line I was able to modify my second FastPass to a better time.)<br />
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After the roller coaster thrills, it was time for a quiet show and food. I love the live Beauty and the Beast show! It's a Broadway style show with singing and dancing. I found it really relaxing to watch the show alone. I used this time to eat some of the snacks that I brought with me. (Food is allowed in this semi-outdoor theater!)<br />
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My second FastPass was Slinky Dog Dash, so I skipped on back to Toy Story Land. At this point the park was packed and Stand By wait times were quite high.<br />
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As I was exiting Toy Story Land, I realized the Indiana Jones show was about to start, so I quickly worked my way there. The cast members warned that it was standing room only by the time I got there, but being a party of one it was pretty easy to get a seat on the edge. (Then the family in front of me left after about five minutes, so I ended up having a great view, even if it was a little off center!)<br />
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My third FastPass was Tower of Terror. I'm a little bit unique in my perception of this attraction. I find the theaming to be excellent, but in all honesty, a little creep-tastic; while the ride itself is a blast and not even a little scary. I do really enjoy it though, so I was really thankful to have the FastPass as the Stand By line was at 105 minutes! Even the FastPass line was a little backed up, but that gave me the opportunity to take a few photos. I have to say, I'm pretty happy how this one turned out!<br />
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At this point I was thinking about heading out, it was crowded and I already had been able to do many of the big attractions, but decided to see what was available. I refreshed the app a few times and to my amazement scored another FastPass for Slinky Dog in ten minutes! I couldn't pass that up, so back to Toy Story Land I went. (You might not know it from this blog post, but Slinky Dog Dash is currently one of the most difficult to obtain FastPasses.)<br />
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At about 1:30 I decided to call it a day. It was a great day! Being a local passholder is so much fun, but it is a little disjointing to go from the magical World of Disney in the morning to running mundane errands in the afternoon. (I'm looking at you, Sprint.)<br />
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<li><b>Pack light.</b> I wore a sling cooler (older and not as cool as this <a href="https://amzn.to/2IvX90y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KAVU Ropesicle Insulated Cooler Rope Sling Bag</a>). This was plenty big for my lunch, snacks, phone, wallet, keys, and <a href="https://amzn.to/2XxXMu7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">portable cell phone charger</a>. I realize many people wouldn't consider this "packing light", but since I typically also have diapers, wipes, baby blanket, a change of clothes, sippy cups, pins for trading, a camera, three kids, etc., this was light for me. </li>
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It's no secret that I like eShakti! I love how they give you the ability to customize your clothes. It's possible that I even suggested to my sister that she check out eShakti when she was looking for dresses for her wedding. She did ultimately decide on a dress from eShakti for her bridesmaids, which was awesome because we were all able to chose a neckline, sleeve length, and overall length that best suited us individually.<br />
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The <a href="https://www.eshakti.com/ProductDetailoption2.aspx?productid=CL0060878" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chelsea Knit Dress</a> has been on my wish list for a while. I love the ease of a knit dress. Now, earlier I mentioned how I loved the ability to customize the clothes from eShakti, but they now have a new feature on their website that shows exactly how the customizations that you make will look! This is called the eShakti FX. When you see the little FX in the top right of an image that means that you can use this handy feature! (Not quite all of the clothes have this option, but so many of them do!)<br />
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Here are some of the awesome customizations that you could make using my favorite, the Chelsea Knit Dress:<br />
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Here's another great dress for winter weather! (It's that time of the year here!)</div>
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This version (cap sleeves, boatneck, and floor length with heels) would be great for Christmas! It's so elegant!</div>
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And that's not even all the possibilities! You really can make the dress perfect for you! After all, you know what will work best for you!<br />
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I've just been having so much fun with the FX feature, I just have to show you a few more!<br />
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Both of the black dresses below start with the same base, the <a href="https://www.eshakti.com/shop/Dresses/Cotton-knit-maxi-wrap-dress-CL0058841" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cotton Knit Maxi Wrap Dress</a>, but look how different they are!<br />
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Here's another great Christmas dress! This one is the <a href="https://www.eshakti.com/shop/Dresses/Floral-print-dupioni-belted-dress-CL0062343" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Floral Print Dupioni Belted Dress</a>. One dress, two very different looks! (And there are so many more possibilities!)</div>
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A few years ago I put together a <a href="http://www.thephilosopherswife.net/2016/11/best-little-yarn-shops-gift-guide.html" target="_blank">Best Little Yarn Shop Gift Guide</a>, and while much of it is still accurate, I thought I'd put together an updated version for 2018!<br />
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These are some of the <b>Best Little Yarn Shops</b> that I've stumbled upon. I've personally used yarns from these shops and absolutely loved them. You can click through to my free patterns and reviews to read more about the yarns and the shops.<br />
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Be sure to check out the shops' social media, because most of these places will be having sales for Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and just general pre-Christmas shopping!<br />
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I have not finished any projects with the yarn that I purchased from Purple Lamb, but the yarn itself is absolutely lovely. Carla, the shop owner, is a wonderful person and I found our correspondence delightful. (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bh7S8QHlFFG/" target="_blank">Here's my box of goodies on Instagram</a>.)</div>
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<b><a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/animal-kingdom/" target="_blank">Animal Kingdom</a> </b>is a fantastic park. If I had to rank the Walt Disney World Parks, I would put it at number two, second only to Magic Kingdom (which simply has to be first!). This park has three amazing rides, although two of them the little ones can't do: Flights of Passage (the best Disney ride, hands down), Expedition Everest (my favorite Disney coaster), and Kilimanjaro Safaris (simply an amazing animal experience).<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Can I bring my little one on rides at Disney's Animal Kingdom?</span></b><br />
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Ride options for little ones at Animal Kingdom are somewhat limited. The following rides do not have a height restriction:<br />
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<li>Kilimanjaro Safaris</li>
<li>TriceraTop Spin</li>
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Since it's one of my favorite Disney things, I just have to say that the Safari is an amazing experience for the whole family. It's not a short ride either, it lasts roughly 22 minutes and you will see a large variety of animals on the journey. It's one of my favorite Disney experiences. (I should note that the seats aren't particular soft and that the terrain is purposefully bumpy, so just keep that in mind.) My Instagram account has a couple pictures of the Safari, including <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmb-Zx2Fu5n/?taken-by=philwife" target="_blank">this one of a giraffe</a>!<br />
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Here are some of my Amazon recommendations for Animal Kingdom: get in the Disney spirit with a <a href="https://amzn.to/2Dt1fET" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fun shirt</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/2QU7fZW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">matching socks,</a> don't forget snacks for you and the children in a <a href="https://amzn.to/2zqzmJr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">small cooler</a>, which you can easily store in your <a href="https://amzn.to/2Q1AqJr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lightweight stroller</a>! </div>
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Here are the rides for taller riders with their height requirements:<br />
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<li>Kali River Rapids -- 38 inches</li>
<li>DINOSAUR -- 40 inches</li>
<li>Expedition Everest -- 44 inches</li>
<li>Primeval Whirl -- 48 inches</li>
<li>Avatar Flight of Passage -- 44 inches</li>
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Yes! My little ones both were mesmerized by Lion King and Nemo in particular. These, like Beauty and the Beast at Hollywood Studios, really are in a class above the others.<br />
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<li>It's Tough to be a Bug! (Does have some some slightly scary effects -- darkness, loud noises, and fake spiders)</li>
<li>Festival of the Lion King</li>
<li>Finding Nemo - The Musical</li>
<li>Up! A Great Bird Adventure</li>
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There are a couple of characters that can be seen in the "traditional" meet and greet format exclusively at Animal Kingdom. These currently include: Dug and Russel, Timon, Pocahontas, Scrooge McDuck, and Launchpad. Below Alexander and I were having fun with Chip and Dale during <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/animal-kingdom/donalds-dino-bash/" target="_blank">Donald's Dino-Bash</a>!<br />
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<li>The Boneyard (playground with climbing nets and slides)</li>
<li>Rafiki’s Planet Watch (closing October 2018)</li>
<li>Wilderness Explorers</li>
<li>Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail</li>
<li>Rivers of Light (night show)</li>
<li>Animal stations</li>
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Keep in mind that things at Walt Disney World are constantly changing. Something that might be there today might not be there tomorrow. Something that is there today might not have been there yesterday. If you notice something on this page that needs updating please leave me a comment. This post was updated September 2018.<br />
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Be sure to check out the rest of the posts in this series!</div>
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<a href="http://www.thephilosopherswife.net/2016/08/what-can-i-do-at-disneys-magic-kingdom.html" target="_blank"><br /></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.thephilosopherswife.net/2016/08/what-can-i-do-at-disneys-magic-kingdom.html" target="_blank">What can I do at Magic Kingdom with Little Kids and Babies?</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.thephilosopherswife.net/2016/08/what-can-i-do-at-disneys-hollywood.html" target="_blank">What can I do at Hollywood Studios with Little Kids and Babies?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.thephilosopherswife.net/2016/08/what-can-i-do-at-disneys-epcot-with.html" target="_blank">What can I do at EPCOT with Little Kids and Babies?</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.thephilosopherswife.net/2017/01/disney-with-two-little-kids-and-one.html" target="_blank">Disney with Two Little Kids and One Adult</a><br />
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I'm a huge Ticket to Ride fan. It might be a little silly, but I own the majority of the series. The concept is simple enough for young players. Some of the versions are a little more challenging and there's enough strategy to fully engage everyone. <br />
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Yes, I know this is a rehash of #1; however, Dominic and I play the Ticket to Ride app almost daily so it seemed like it deserved a place of its own. When it's just the two of us it's nice to not have to set the game board up, plus I find it easier to play while nursing, cuddling, holding, and playing with the baby. The app is also a great way to play with far away family members. My Dad, who lives several states away, is able to play with us!<br />
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We lucked into this game at a thrift store. The concept is simple. It's easy to learn but (somewhat) difficult to win.<br />
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My husband spotted this one at a community yard sale. It's so much fun! It's a quick paced game. Do you only have three minutes? This is the game for you! When the kids were first learning how to play I would challenge myself by having to (silently) find their match before finding my own.<br />
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There are a few ways to make this "addictive tile laying game" a family game for everyone. We've played this successfully as a family for over a year now. At first, we had the youngest player simply line up his tiles in numerical order (since every player has his own board this won't affect anyone else's game play!) <br />
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Ok, I know, it has officially been rebranded to just "Catan". But . . . they're wrong. If you absolutely must shorten it, then it should be "Settlers". C'mon. All that aside, this is simply a great family game. We've had some shockingly tight four player games.<br />
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There's one more game that I'd like to add as a +1. It's not quite the same caliber as the above games, but we've had lots of great family fun with it!<br />
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This was yet another yard sale find! The questions are pretty easy, I would say too easy, but maybe that's just me. (As you might have noticed, I am a bit of a Disney fan girl, <a href="http://www.thephilosopherswife.net/search?q=disney" target="_blank">as it pops up every so often her on the blog</a>.) The kids love being able to answer trivia questions, and it never gets too frustrating for them since so many questions are answered as a team.<br />
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For those of you who have no idea what's going on in the above screenshot, let me explain. I was browsing the virtual aisles of Michael's new fabric inventory (Hancock's isn't gone folks!). I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of moderately inexpensive Disney cotton wovens when I saw the "Star Wars" category tag. Of course, I simply had to see what they stocked, so I clicked on it. There was one lone fabric on the page. A Star Trek fabric. Trek. Not Wars. Sigh. </div>
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We read. We read a lot. I haven't done one of these Our Library Bag posts in a while, but it is time for another! As of this moment I have 77 books, and one DVD, checked out on my library card. Here's a sampling of what is in our bag this week!<br />
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2ICXsqV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">100 Cupboards</a> by N. D. Wilson<br />
This is one of current read alouds. I'm not sure who's enjoying this book more, Catherine or me. Mysterious. Intriguing. Engaging. It's really well written and I'm absolutely loving it.<br />
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Since I am enjoying this book so much I decided that it would be the focus of my questions for the "What Are You Reading Wednesday" link up.<br />
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<b>Why did you decide to pick up this book - cover or content?</b> Well, I'm going to be un-original here. Remember last week, when I said I was reading The False Prince based on a <a href="https://readaloudrevival.com/" target="_blank">Read Aloud Revival</a> recommendation? Well . . . this was another one of Sarah's picks. I suppose that means content?<br />
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<b>Who is your favorite character so far, and why?</b> I'm going for the obvious answer here, Henry. At this point, it is his story and everyone else just isn't fleshed out enough. (Uncle Frank gives me some pause though, he seems like he's a lot deeper than we might expect. I'm really hoping to see that developed!) However, Catherine says that Henrietta is her favorite because she's a girl and in on the action.<br />
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<b>Will you finish this one?</b> Of course. And judging from what we've read so far, we will also pick up the rest of the series.<br />
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<b>Finish the sentence: This book reminds me of... </b>Right now? I am seeing echoes of Narnia: the mystery behind closed doors.<br />
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<b>What type of read is this one?</b> A great read aloud!<br />
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2rM7ICI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The False Prince</a> by Jennifer A. Nielsen<br />
Such a great read. I really enjoyed this one. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book! (This is the book I mentioned in <a href="http://www.thephilosopherswife.net/2018/05/wips-yarn-and-books.html" target="_blank">WIPS: Yarn and Books</a>.) I have a feeling this series will get a blog post all of its own once I'm finished!<br />
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Well, there's not much to say here. It's the next book in a long line of unoriginal-just-barely-interesting enough crime mysteries. But for some reason I keep picking them up. I liken these books to the multitude of CSI: Name Your City available on TV these days: mildly entertaining and easily accessible. There's also the fact that these are page turners. I mean, quite literally, page turners. With huge margins, extremely short chapters, and generous spacing there are barely any words on a page!<br />
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2x1UhU2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Talking as Fast as I Can: From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls</a> (And Everything in Between) by Lauren Graham<br />
What can I say? I'm a Gilmore Girls fan. Haven't finished it yet . . . however, thus far the overall feel of the book is exactly as it should be, or at least what I want as a GG fan girl. It just <i>feels </i>like Lorelai.<br />
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2GFGuCq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Ultimate Dick and Jane Storybook Collection</a><br />
Dominic has enthusiastically been reading this book aloud to anyone who will listen for the past week or two. He has read every page on his own. I'm so proud of him!<br />
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2rKUXrM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">General Relativity for Babies</a> (etc.) by Chris Ferrie<br />
When I stumbled across the books, not just this one, but ALL of them, quite by accident, at the library I was super excited. I don't generally borrow board books from the library but these quickly made their way into my bag. (Although, they seem brand new, we might be the first people to check them out.) In a nutshell, they are totally awesome. I highly recommend them!<br />
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2IIO8xK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lea Dives In</a> by Lisa Yee<br />
Catherine wanted to include this book as a notable read for this week. She really enjoyed it. I knew she did, since it was started and finished in less than 24 hours.<br />
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2KMt6Pc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mr. Popper's Penguins</a> Richard Atwater<br />
Technically, this isn't a library bag book. I picked this up (for FREE!) from a homeschool curriculum swap. It's a hilarious classic and I'm happy to add it to our shelves. And again, Catherine devoured it. I loved that she would read the amusing bits aloud to the family.<br />
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I think that's enough for now! I hope that you find some time to cuddle up with a good book this week!<br />
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What's a WIP? It's short for "Work in Progress". It is frequently used in the knitting and crochet world to refer to an unfinished project.<br />
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I'm knitting a crescent shawl. It's a delightfully mindless knit. I mean this in a good way. Sometimes I just want to create and yet have no little grey cells to dedicate to the project. (Yep, that's a Poirot reference.) I'll share the super simple pattern once I'm finished.<br />
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Of course, there are more than a few other works in progress languishing in my craft room. My Dragon Blanket is getting so close to the end, but I put it away for a while to focus on some "quick and done" projects. As for finished projects, I did <a href="http://www.thephilosopherswife.net/2018/04/little-green-adventurer-backpack.html" target="_blank">crochet a backpack</a> and <a href="http://www.thephilosopherswife.net/2018/05/the-watermelon-hat-free-knitting-pattern.html" target="_blank">knit a hat</a>.<br />
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I got a little ambitious at the library this week. We shall see how many of the 17 books that are checked out <i>for me</i> will be finished before they're due. (The kids are set for the week too, I have 73 items checked out right now . . .) The Baby is at that stage where he wants to eat my books and becomes singularly focused on that task, making reading slightly more difficult than normal.<br />
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I am currently reading <b><a href="https://amzn.to/2IIyPIg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The False Prince</a></b> by Jennifer A. Nielsen.<br />
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I'm going to link up over at <a href="http://www.marissawrites.com/" target="_blank">Marissa Writes</a>, so here are the required questions and answers!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Why did you decide to pick up this book? </span><br />
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Because it was recommended by Sarah of <a href="https://readaloudrevival.com/bookstag/episode-92-teens/" target="_blank">Read Aloud Revival</a>. I'm a sucker for good YA lit and I've enjoyed about 95% of the books that she has recommended in the past . . . I figured chances were good that I'd enjoy this book.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Who is your favorite character so far, and why?</span><br />
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Sage is the obvious choice. He's scrappy, honest in his own way, and while completely imperfect you can't quite help but cheer for him.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Will you finish this one?</span><br />
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Absolutely.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Finish the sentence: This book reminds me of . . . </span><br />
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Well, at this point it reminds me of <a href="https://amzn.to/2rJ78Wk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Thief</a>; however, I'm enjoying this book quite a bit more than that book. (I struggled a little to really get immersed in The Thief.)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What type of read is this one?</span><br />
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If I didn't have responsibilities I think this is the type of book I would read cover to cover in a day. Alas, I do have responsibilities (and I'm quite thankful for them!), so it's taking a little longer. It is an enjoyable read. At my library it's shelved with the juvenile fiction, but it doesn't feel childish.<br />
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Speaking of responsibilities, that's all for now, folks! How about you, what are you reading or creating right now?<br />
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You can find where <a href="http://www.thephilosopherswife.net/p/crafty-links.html" target="_blank">I link up here</a>. </div>
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