Wordy Wednesday

 

Weekly Roll

Junk Journal Tribute

 Deep Thoughts

On Tuesday we had our author meeting for Book Club.  We read "The Lion Women of Tehran."  Of course this was right after the announcement of Dolly Patron's passing.  We all decided that Dolly was a Lion Woman.  A Lion Women is a woman who is comfortable in their own skin, courageous, generosity of spirit, true to their selves. It was wonderful hearing from Marjan Kamali.  My book review is here.

I made 2 Persian dishes for dinner before book club. In the book Homa and Ellie are taught to make Shirazi Salad. The recipe can be found on Marjan Kamali's website.

The sweet treat I made was Ghorabiah Tabriz which is an almond macaroon with chopped pistachio. This recipe was a challenge with egg whites and lots of whipping.  Glad I gave it a try. 

52 Ancestors - Investigation in Progress

 I haven't given a update on my 52 ancestors in 52 weeks project. I have been researching a lot. The lady below has been taking up a lot of my time.

Most of Adele Blood’s adult life can be followed through theatre play bills and newspaper

headlines. Adele was known as “The Most Beautiful Blonde on American Stage.”

Perhaps below is what Adele Blood is most remembered by the headline of her obituary.

I have gone deep into the rabbit hole of Adele Blood's life and how she is related to my family.

She is my 3rd cousin 3 times removed on my maternal side and on my paternal side she is

my 8th cousin 3 times removed. Yes, both my branches touch here.

Throughout her adult life she has made headlines and not always in a positive way.

There was fame, adultery, friendship with the Silver Queen Susanna Bradford, Brigham

Young's Gardo House, scandal, a failed production., and a suspicious death. I have

working on this for about a month off and on and I keep turning up things.

Hopefully I can bring you the most complete story soon.

Wordy Wednesday- Dolly Tribute

 The world was a better place with Dolly in it.  RIP in Dolly. Dolly had some amazing quotes. Thought I would share some of the favorites shared via Instagram.

Weekly Roll

 

Dragon

BioPark 

Linky Love

Adult Loneliness Often Treated as a Failure to Connect

People with Disabilities say Medicaid Income Limits Stifle Career Progression

The Jackie the Eagle Dies - Anyone else a Jackie and Shadow the eagles fan? This is so sad. Shadow seen with a New Eagle in Nest

Deep Thoughts

I got to chance to chase a sunset in my old stomping grounds.  I took a break last week and went on adventure and to celebrate my niece who is expecting.  It literally the first baby shower I have been to in YEARS.  It was so fun. 

Wordy Wednesday

 

What I Read August

I am linking up with Modern Mrs Darcy's Quick Lit. Check out what everyone else is reading.

Summer had wound down and my reading has slowed to a trickle.

The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

I bought this book to share with Nonna . She thought the book might have a few too many characters. Since all the writing is in letters and emails aka correspondence. It takes a bit to get the storyline. I enjoyed it. I passed onto a friend. It certainly has gotten a lot of buzz.