Monthly Archives: February 2016

An Early Spring

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Rian Nejar

Spring is decidedly early this year. What with record-breaking temperatures, 15 degrees and more above normal for more than half of February, my trees are rather confused. I’m not complaining. A pleasure to see wintry branches break out in glorious … Continue reading →

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Review: Escaping Poverty

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Rian Nejar

Escaping Poverty by Reading Harbor My rating: 3 of 5 stars An inspiring collection of life stories by those who’ve known dire financial deprivation first hand. While a few among the stories in the book approach some comprehension of the … Continue reading →

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Review: Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life: A Former CIA Officer Reveals Safety and Survival Techniques to Keep You and Your Family Protected

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Rian Nejar

Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life: A Former CIA Officer Reveals Safety and Survival Techniques to Keep You and Your Family Protected by Jason Hanson My rating: 2 of 5 stars Interesting and informative, but a loud and distracting … Continue reading →

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Food and Friends

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Rian Nejar

Food has begun to appear on my sidewall. The sweetest of oranges, home-grown. And I made a new friend over the other side wall. She greets me when I feed my birds everyday. She’s just a year old. These oranges … Continue reading →