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Impact Winter Season 3: Audible Original

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      Well, I was finally able to figure out who the author was. It is Travis Beecham, or at least that's who I think it is. I have finished the third book that has currently been released. I do know there has to be more in the series because it leaves you with a cliffhanger as to what is happening next. I'm glad that the third book did pick up pace and continue with the story. Also love, the fact that the action in the plot picked up as well.     I do not like listening to an audiobook that has all the kissing sounds that the characters are making. It just leaves an unsavory feeling for me. I think there needs to be very distinct voices for each character because I kept getting the two sisters mixed up because the voice sounds so similar between them. In this installation, we realize that our main character is two people in one. She is Darcy and the Long lost away to Queen at the same time. Can she defeat the queen in our own mind or will she take over? I guess...
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Comfrt Brand

      Sadly, yes I did jump in on this hype product. I usually avoid following the bandwagon, but I'm glad I didn't this time. I bought a pair of their cloud loungewear, and I am overly excited about the material. I do think it is majorly overpriced for what you get. I found the same material at Target for nearly half the on sale price. And guess what? They call it cloud material too, which leads me to believe it's all about the name printed on the material, not necessarily the actual cloth. I'm embarrassed to say I feel like I wasted an extra $30 when I could've had two sets for the price I paid for the name brand.  Maybe next time I will shop around and be smarter.  I don't usually waste money on frivolous things. I just really needed some warm, comfy clothes. I would rate this brand, a three out of five stars due to the outrageous pricing. 
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Teaching in 2026

      It feels more like a "show" each day as you try to engage your students. You have to compete against reels, social media, and the constant need to check said media outlets. Sometimes it really is tiring with all this technology and our kids are losing valuable written skills.      2026---- Blooket, GIMKIT, Wayground, and any gamification of materials has a solid place in my monthly plans. I use one of these at least twice a month for vocabulary repetition in hopes that they can at least remember what our Tier III terms are. Let's  build up that vocabulary!!! EOGs are on the way.           I miss books. Man, that makes me sound so "old school," but it's true. I miss using paper based materials in the classroom. Students need to put pencil to paper with out the use of AI/ ChatGBT to do their work. Students need to using their own writing voice each day. Of course, that's a personal opinion. Those fine motor skills are ...
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Dementia

      Well, folks I do believe my mom has the first stages of dementia. She's forgetful, agitated all the time, and is extremely egressive in the late afternoon hours. She retails me things  she's already stated and is easily emotional. She's always wanting some sort of confrontation and makes it seem like I'm the problem. I was raised by two narcissistic parents that I could never do enough for. Nothing I did was ever right. I graduated from high school with honors, and college twice with a 4.0, but it has never seemed to be their versions of perfect.  So here we are again... I cannot do anything right. Even my cooking cannot please her.      I'm over her mean inconsiderate comments and undermining actions. She angers me to no end. I need a break! When she doesn't get her way she pitches these toddler tantrums, much like the ones my own child has now. I feel like I have two toddlers to deal with all the time. I have to walk on eggshells day and n...
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Progress Post 9

      I've been avoiding this post for several days for several reasons. I have not made progress on losing weight, but I have made progress on picking up my step count each day. At the moment with my tennis elbow, I cannot lift weights, but I have made the effort to walk on the treadmill at least twice a week. If anything, I have gained a little weight and I'm not too proud of that. I am not gonna lose hope and faith that I can succeed. Where do I see myself in a few months?     I see myself living a healthier lifestyle. I have made a point of being more active. Any advice?
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Impact Winter Season 2: Audible Original

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      Ladies, this is our new must read! Love, action, and vampires is the perfect mix for the perfect romance. I keep trying to find the original author, but I don't seem to be able to locate them. I was very impressed with the second book, but it is definitely in the low point of a series.      I'm still hooked in the story and cannot wait to see if Darcy makes it out. I also would absolutely hate it if the author ended up killing Darcy as a main character. Honestly finishing the book would be out of the picture if she was written out. I love short, simple books like this because it's an easy read and it doesn't take long to finish one. I was able to find the written version of this along with listening to the audible version of it too. I think switching between the two sources really helped me get into the story.     So I finally called the date that the book was written in. Apparently the story is supposed to take place in 2044. I do wonder if...
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Impact Winter: Audible Original

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      Wow, just WOW! This dystopian book really hits the spot, providing its listeners with action, pack scenes and heartfelt romance. Will this family survive the change of a beloved sister? Who doesn't love a good book about vampires? I literally could not put this book down.     I think my favorite character is Whisper, and I cannot wait to fully see how she develops into a powerful protagonist. Overall would write this book a solid five stars and I would happily recommend anyone in everyone to listen/read this book. Sometimes authors, just know how to really captivate their audiences. 
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Fire Exit by Morgan Talty

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       Fire Exit as a title just didn't seem to fit the overall story.  This is about a white man who fathered a child, but was not allowed to be a part of their life in order for that said child to claim their native heritage. This white man lives across a river from his estranged daughter, only to watch her grow up, but not have anything to do with her.     I just wasn't expecting it to be this boring and slow. I was so disappointed in the lack of character development along with the slow pace of the book. As a rule, I do not read others post about any book beforehand. I want to build my own opinion of each text that I read. In many ways, it was a collection of ramblings of a man whose life is completely shattered by his mother's dementia and his lack of involvement in his child's life. Not being able to connect with any of the characters also disassociated me with the story. Once I start a book, I finish it whether or not I like it. I did, however r...
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Diabetes

       This topic has such a detrimental existence in my life. I hate diabetes and have had to deal with it and its effects almost my entire life. It's been a constant struggle to maintain a decent A1C level and I have truly tried to maintain numbers that my endocrinologist would be proud of.      In my youth, I had people treat me as if I was fragile and couldn't compete with my peers. I made the youth basketball team only to be dropped from the roster once they found out I had diabetes. It's different today. I remember receiving labels that caused scrutiny from my trusted teachers. They would pick apart everything I consumed at lunch. The nasty comments and frowns was enough to make me avoid eating anything while at school. I can distinctly recall a time that I had sugar free water flavoring in a bottled water and the teacher took it because she said... "you don't need all that sugar hitting you at once." I guess she felt like an idiot when my mother...
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North Carolina Weather

      This morning was unreal. I awoke to a massive storm that seemed to almost rock the house with each monstrous thunder clap. The pelting rain made my morning commute almost impassable. The downed trees was also something to mention as I was desperately trying to make it to work on time.  I ended up pulling over on the side of the road to let the rain pass. I hate hydroplaning and it really scares me to no end. My favorite radio station announced that it should be snowing by late afternoon.      So let's get this straight... we went from beautiful 70 degree weather to massive thunder storms only to result in snow by mid day. Yeah.... NC weather is lovely. You have to be prepared for everything. I packed a rain jacket, boots, and a warm hoodie to get through the day. We can go from 0 to 100 in a matter of hours, so having the right gear is appropriate. We are still in our kidding  season, so I can just about determine that more goats w...
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