The Martian by Andy Weir A short review

Book Title:
The Martian - A Novel

Author Name(s):

Andy Weir

Category:
Fiction - Science Fiction - Action & Adventure

Additional Details:
Released: October 28th, 2014
Trade Paperback
400 Pages
$15.00 (USD)

Occupy Mars?

While I am not a real big fan of science fiction, I do follow space exploration and have a soft spot in my heart for Elon Musk and SpaceX. 

This was an interesting book with so many emotions. Loss, death, elation, and the determination to stay alive. It kept me turning the pages, though I felt there was some homage to the film Mission to Mars, with one of the protagonists being alone on Mars until a rescue party found him. 

Mark Watney was a complex character and his determination to stay alive made it worth reading. Spend the money and read the book. You'll enjoy it tremendously. 

"I received this book free from Blogging for Books to review"

It"s March 12......

and this weekend it's predicted to be in the 90's. WHAT????????

Guess I'll get my shorts and tank top out and sit outside and read a book.

This post is for my husband & Bruce

Not too many people know that my husband is now an atheist. So we live in a mixed marriage. He partakes in the feasts we have at Easter and Christmas. But he goes on rants about aliens and how could there be a God who allows such violence and evil in the world. I can't tell him why but I still believe but I do. I don't doubt the innate belief that he has but I still have a spark of hope that I am not wrong.

***** to Bruce whom I admire and adore your posts, I promise to be a friend online who doesn't tell you you are wrong. ******

So to show you I have a sense of humor here's a cartoon I sent my husband today.

da bunny

A Happy Woman's Life Book Page 82

A Happy Woman's Life Book Page 82

By Amulbunny   

March6, 2015

Outside my window… 79º, breezy and sunny

I am thinking…  Ugh, it’s DST weekend

I am thankful for…  getting the trip planned

From the learning rooms …  Working daily on the keyboard

I can't believe . . . this cold keeps hanging on

From the kitchen . . . meatloaf maybe, more likely Spanish Rice

I am wearing…  shorts, camp shirt and Skechers

I am creating . . .my music memory

I am going…   to enjoy Amazon’s 50 Great Rock ‘70’s Rock Songs

I am reading. . . There is no Goat by Jennifer Dunham

I am hoping…  we get some rain next week.

I am hearing…  The Boss sing Born to Run

Around the house… 2 dogs and me.

One of my favorite things… Making my bucket list

A few plans for the rest of the week…

1.  Costco

2.  Go out to Dinner and use my Chili’s coupon

3.  Go to Church

Here is a picture for thought I am sharing:

da bunny

Another day 10 things to think about.

I've been thinking about things. 
Stop, I know it's dangerous to unleash me on the world on a Wednesday.

1. The amount of testosterone in this house is getting overwhelming. 

2. There are days I could spend in bed but I don't.

3. 47 more days till we get on an airplane for a quick trip across the desert to check a box on my husbands bucket list. (we'll get to my bucket list in another post).

4. We're going to fly. 10 hours (to/from) with my husband in a car is hard for me....

5. We were lucky to be upgraded to a spa suite (700 sq ft) at our hotel of choice. 

6. And if all goes well, I can lay back in a jacuzzi spa tub on the 30th floor and watch ops at LAS while sipping wine and eating cheese and salami. Semi decadent I know. 

7. My kiddo will be going on her Disney cruise the week after we go on our jaunt to Vegas. I am jealous. 

8. I hate February. I feel like I just get the bills paid and then March looms. 

9. They don't call it a dogs life for nothing. Sleep all day and then when the lonely tom cat comes out at night they are on the back patio barking into infinitum. Then in and sleeping on my side of the king sized bed. 

10. I spent some money on myself. I got a LeSportsac bag and weekender for my trip. Got it from Amazon and it's way cheaper. Finally I match when I travel.

Also prayer, bone shaking, thoughts of healing energy, comfort for the family of the engineer of the Metrolink train that derailed yesterday. Massive chest injuries. Also comfort for those passengers still in the hospital. 

da bunny

A Happy Woman's Life Book Page 81

A Happy Woman's Life Book Page 81

By Amulbunny   

February 12,2015

Outside my window… 79º, a slight breeze,sunny

I am thinking…  no wonder people move here

I am thankful for…  planning another quick trip

From the learning rooms …  Why do I read so much?

I can't believe . . . Ash Wednesday is next week

From the kitchen . . . I was going to do chops but I have no soup.

I am wearing…  shorts, sleeveless shirt and slippers

I am creating . . .my sketch for my room redo

I am going…   to make a check call on someone tomorrow

I am reading. . . Bones in Her Pocket by Kathy Reichs

I am hoping…  this pain stays manageable

I am hearing…  Channel 5 news at 1pm (déjà vu)

Around the house… 2 dogs and me. Laundry waiting to get started.

One of my favorite things… Getting my husband to see Rita Rudner

A few plans for the rest of the week…

1.  Costco

2.  Move some furniture

3.  Do the taxes

Here is a picture for thought I am sharing:

Why I dislike Valentines Day......

I would much prefer being appreciated and cared for 365 days a year and not just one day. Why not bring me some flowers from Trader Joes on a Wednesday in the middle of January when the Christmas blues have finally let up.

It's going to be freaking 80º here tomorrow. I dislike that kind of heat. As I've said many, many times before I'm happy between 65-75 daytimes and I like very cool at night. Better to snuggle you know. 

Only if it's mid winter weather. Of course my dear daughter experienced her first real blizzard in Chicago. Time will tell. I need to save money to go and see her this fall. 

So if someone wants to make me smile, bring me these on any day but Valentines.

later alligators!

da bunny

Review: Furry Logic A Guide to Life's Little Challenges

• PRICE:

  $9.99

• ISBN:

  978-1-60774-716-1

• RELEASE:

  Nov 11th, 2014

• FORMAT

  Hardcover

• CATEGORY:

  Humor - Topic - Animals

  
  
  
  
  The day this book came, I was down in the dumps. I hadn’t seen my daughter who moved to Chicago from our home in LA for nearly 6 months. I opened the book and I read a few of the pages and started smiling.

  
  

  On Christmas morning, my daughter and my niece were on the couches all bundled up and reading it to one another. Laughter abounded.

  
  

  It’s funny how small things can make such a difference in your life. I loved this book and it is close at hand to read on those days when things don’t go as we planned.

  
  

  
  

  I received this book for free from "Blogging for Books".

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

2015

So many things have happened already that I think I'm ready for Christmas and next year already.

The errant child came home for Christmas. It was like she was never gone except she was living out of her suitcase where all her clothes were rolled and a mess. The mouth hasn't changed, still sarcastic like her mommy. She's had already a touch of frigid. Very little snow, but lots of wind and cold.

Had a lovely trip to Las Vegas and won on a penny machine. That made it worthwhile even if the 2 restaurants we wanted to go to were closed. Next year for #30 it's going to be an all inclusive in the Caribbean. I want warm and sunny and big pools and spas.

The news around the ranch is that the pointer is a ratter. She's gotten 5 so far. That's 5 more than I wanted to have. They are in our walls and we can hear them in the attic. The landlord has been notified and has done jack shit.

So I'll give it another month and write the wife who is a lawyer and ask her to get an exterminator out here before I call one and take it off the rent. 

Nearly time to get the man child from work and go over to his grannies. Might stop at Fry's Electronics and get a new keyboard because this one has a wonky Y. I friggin hate that. 

Good night. Sleep Tight. Shut your doors and windows so nothing rodenty comes in the house. 

da bunny

Ce monde est fou

Je suis Charlie. Je suis Charlie. Je suis Charlie.

Comment peut-on dire qu'ils travaillent au nom de Dieu et tirer et tuer des gens . Aucune censure . Pas céder . Personne ne devrait être réduit au silence .

A Happy Woman's Life Book Page 80

A Happy Woman's Life Book Page 80

By Amulbunny   

December 15,2014

Outside my window… 61º, partly cloudy and breezy

I am thinking…  the rain is supposed to start tonight.

I am thankful for…  a trip to look forward to.

From the learning rooms …  Car dealer service departments are PITA.

I can't believe . . . how close it is to Christmas.  

From the kitchen . . . biscuits.

I am wearing…  sweat pants, long sleeved baggy shirt and slippers.

I am creating . . .my shopping list for Christmas dinner.

I am going…   the doctor this week

I am reading. .  Written in My Hearts Own Blood by Diana Galbadon.

I am hoping…  to take a nap this afternoon.

I am hearing…  Channel 5 news at 1pm

Around the house… a 2 dogs, son, a niece and an extra boy and me

One of my favorite things… knowing my daughter will be home for Christmas.

A few plans for the rest of the week…

1.  Having the dealer pay for their mistake

2.  Bible Study if we have a car

3.  Get my shopping done.

Here is a picture for thought I am sharing:

There's a new one coming soon

Just haven't had the get and go to do much but I'll fill you in on my awesome road trip (yes another one) and the real rat race here.

A True Look at the Hermit Kingdom- Without You, There Is No Us- My Time with the Sons of North Korea's Elite

Book Title:
Without You, There Is No Us - My Time with the Sons of North Korea's Elite

Author Name(s):
Suki Kim

Category:
History - Korea

Additional Details:
Released: October 14th, 2014
Hardcover
304 Pages
$24.00 (USD)

I have just finished reading "Without You, There Is No Us" an account by journalist Suki Kim of her time teaching at the  PUST the Pyongyang University of Science and Technology. Kim was an English teacher who was actually a journalist undercover. The school surprisingly was run by Evangelical missionaries who were under the auspices of the DPRK's minders. She was teaching the sons of the elite members of the DPRK's ruling party. Sons who's lives have always lived under the dark shadow of the Great Leaders Kim Il-Sun and Kim Jong-Il. They worship them and study the great Juche. 

The places she talks about in her book, I've seen pictures of. Being an avid reader of foreign trip reports on airline message boards, there are a few interesting trip reports by inquisitive travelers who go to DPRK through foreign travel agencies. Their photos show stark streets with few people, immense monuments to the two Kims, propaganda billboards that urge the people of the country to work for the good of the nation. 

Kim speaks of bus trips with no other vehicles on the road, still subjected to military checkpoints, where skeleton like people walk along the side of the road like wraiths. In her opinion, the people who aren't privileged are either soldiers or slaves. The elite sons though are slaves to the blatant indoctrination that they have grown up with. Though the teachers aren't really allowed to talk about their world, Kim manages to impart truths about her life to the amazement of her students. 

I received this book for free from "Blogging for Books".

A ghost of a chance....

I was busy getting ready to go to church yesterday and I saw a shadow move across my field of vision, it ran right next to our futon and then disappeared. It was our cat Squeaks who's been gone for more than a year. It's not the first time I saw her and I hope it's not the last. She was a wonderful cat.

Good Packer game. We all wished it was like T-Ball and they call mercy when the score is so horrible. The Bears coach is not coaching. Sad.

Gonna go on a road trip. The cabin fever is getting closed in.

Peace

amulbunny

What I really want for Christmas is::::::::::

A NEW DESK

This one has no drawers I have to store bins around and under it. It's just not cutting it. 

Santa!!!!!!!

Please listen to my cries. 

A new desk please. 

da sad bunny

Review: Thief of Glory

Book Title:
Thief of Glory - A Novel

Author Name(s):
Sigmund Brouwer

Category:
Fiction - Christian - Historical

Additional Details:
Released: August 19th, 2014
Trade Paperback
336 Pages
$14.99 (USD)

I thought I was pretty well educated on WW2, but now I see that I wasn't. The Pacific Theater and the actions of the Japanese Army against the Dutch citizens of Indonesia was horrific. 

Thief of Glory addresses the story of one young man and his trials and travail from 1941, right after the attack on Pearl Harbor till his adulthood in the United States after the war. The chase of a marble will lead him from the prison camps of Malaysia to the halls of Congress.  

He survived atrocities, deaths of family members and yet clung to one abiding hope: The goodness of God. He never let his faith in God desert him, nor did God. 

It was riveting, scandalous, heartbreaking and redeeming book to read. I reccomend it to anyone who's interested in more than known history of the Pacific Theater, the hidden one where women and children were forced to make decisions which would impact them long after their incarceration. 





I received this book free from Blogging for Books for review.