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First book review, thank you to Net Galley who provided an ebook a few months ago, in return for an honest review. It is currently free in Kindle Unlimited to subscribers.

The Blackmailer by Roger A. Smith.

The Blackmailer takes us on a journey through mid-19th century Russia and America, following the lovable, incredibly resourceful "tomboy" (Is that term even used anymore?), Rian Krieger. Using ingenuity and wisdom beyond her years, she tries to make her mark in the world as a boy...in a foreign country, no less. it seems our world is still struggling with transgenders, and she will go to any length to avoid a traditional female life in frilly dresses.. We follow her exploits in St. Petersburg where she fled to help her uncle and cousin build a railroad for Tsar Nicolas I. Things get even more interesting when she's recruited (as a he) to serve as companion to Grand Duke Konstantin, the Tsar's 10 year old son.

Back in America....in Philadephia, to be exact, we follow the harrowing efforts of Jules Freeman, foreman for Krieger Coach, Rian's family's company, as he struggles to keep the company afloat and earn a living during a depression...at a time when racism was in high gear.. Key to this series is that as a freed slave, he runs an Underground Railroad station in his home. He's is a brilliant character, based on real events.

History truly comes alive in Roger A. Smith's hands. I feel like I know the characters personally and want to read more. When I was introduced to the book as a Net Galley offering, in exchange for an honest review, I did not know it was Book 3 of a projected 9 book series. First, it was and can be read as a stand-alone. But I loved it and the characters, especially Rian, so much that I plan to read the first two and look forward to the remaining books in the series.

I've decided to add my book reviews from Net Galley and Goodreads to this page. This page has always been about health and fitness, including staying fit of mind, well into your senior years. Some of it, we cannot control. I know very brilliant people who died from complications of various forms of dementia. It is always a tragedy.

But staying as active and involved and relevant as you can only helps.

So while I've been ignoring this page, for the most part, mostly because FB expects me to pay for it being seen...and I won't, I'm going to try to put the book reviews and other things out here. No politics, please. We will see where it goes.

Happy reading.

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Are you ready for our annual Plant Sale on Saturday April 27th starting at 9am? Have you marked your calendar? Did you know we will have items from 6 categories? So great... all the details at this link including a sneak peak to the expected items we will have for sale- veggies, herbs, flowers and featured in this post- house plants. And please do "reserve a spot" at the link, it is free and we will send you a reminder 2 days before. It is first come first served!

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It’s a weights, rower, and a double dog walk kind of day! Weights and rower done. Now, for the dogs. They need the exercise, too.

Not a day to waste on the couch!!!!! Especially when the next two days will be too wet for long dog walks.

Play in the dirt. Work in the garden. Get your feet muddy.

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Eastern tiger swallowtails taking advantage of parsley before Fall sets in.

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Gluten free, dairy free apple cake.