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Bereft by Chris Womersely

Bereft is a novel by Chris Womersely set in rural Australia at the conclusion of WWI. Ten years ago Quinn Walker fled his hometown on the night his 12 year old sister was raped and murdered, leaving his family and community thinking he was the killer. Now a grown man with a face disfigured by war, he has returned in secret, but for what reason? To avenge his sister? To confess? And what of the mysterious young girl he meets in the woods, the girl who seems to know secrets far beyond her years? It's a strong, well done mix of literary fiction and thriller, with a hint of the supernatural thrown in, all written with wonderful style. Grade: A

A Quote by Archbishop Fulton Sheen

"It is really not honor based on virtue which men seek today, but rather reputation, which is measured more by its width than its depth." Archbishop Fulton Sheen

Unlikely, but let's hope

"There is a term for Presidents like Obama. One term. Not two terms!" Jimmy Kimmel, Washington Correspondents Dinner

Gutter Work

Following the insurance call I climbed out the kids window and onto the porch roof to do some repair work. In retrospect, probably not the best location for a very angry, very large - and somewhat clumsy - man to work off some steam. But, at least now the gutters are clean, a hole patched and a shingle nailed back in place.

Grrr

Just off the phone with my insurance company. My babysitter, who was taking my kids to their dentist appt on Friday, caused a fender bender with my van. No one hurt, no damage - a fact the other woman admitted to me the next day on the phone. Naturally, she has since contacted a lawyer who claims both she and her daughter suffered bodily harm in the accident. What a crock of shit - yet another example of why there HAS to be a hell. I refuse to admit people like this don't slowly, meticulously roast in the afterlife.

Henry was right

”Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.” ~ Henry Ford

Two pics from Peter Pan :)

 

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The Cast of Peter Pan