Daily Archives: August 4, 2022

A Fight to the Finish – The Drabble

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Wichita Genealogist

The hail struck her roof like gunshots, matching the cacophony inside her as Grief and Anger battled it out. Anger was winning and she was glad. Sorrow was a flabby excuse for a feeling; only Rage could muffle the wailing … Continue reading →

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Happy 232nd Birthday U. S. Coast Guard August 4, 2022

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Wichita Genealogist

This is the other birthday for the Coast Guard. Happy 232nd Birthday to the United States Coast Guard (USCG). It started out as the Revenue Marine on August 4, 1790. It would later be known as the U.S. Revenue Cutter … Continue reading →

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My Book Review of There’s No Place Like Home (Warmer collection) — J. M. NORTHUP

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Wichita Genealogist

–snip– Even in the darkness of the story, I found a sense of hope. Somehow, despite the terrible loss and conditions, connections were made and kindness expressed. It was like stars shining on a moonless night. My Book Review of … Continue reading →

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What not to do on a cruise ship balcony – The Points Guy August 4, 2022

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this today on The Points Guy – What not to do on a cruise ship balcony: https://thepointsguy.com/guide/what-not-to-do-on-a-cruise-balcony/. Longer article. Erica Silverstein August 4, 2022 You’re super excited to be cruising in a cabin with its own private balcony. … Continue reading →

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SCHEHERAZADE’S 1,001 BYTES // Good Luck Charm – unbolt me

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Wichita Genealogist

The Loch Ness Monster had finally been found, but not where everybody thought she’d be. She wasn’t located in the famous body of water after which she’d been named. No, she was actually in a retirement villa in Florida. SCHEHERAZADE’S … Continue reading →

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Brittney Griner found guilty in Russian drug trial, sentenced to 9 years in prison – ABC News August 4, 2022

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this today on ABC News – Brittney Griner found guilty in Russian drug trial, sentenced to 9 years in prison: https://abcnews.go.com/US/brittney-griner-found-guilty-russian-drug-trial-faces/story?id=87920721/. Longer article. One word of caution before traveling to another country always learn what is not allowed … Continue reading →

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The never-ending story? — The Legal Genealogist

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Wichita Genealogist

–snip– Remember when The Legal Genealogist was under the impression that the contractors in the house would be finished last week? The never-ending story?

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Monthly wrap-up: July 2022 — Drizzle & Hurricane Books

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Wichita Genealogist

Happy August, friends ☀️ Where is this year going, like, wow. I’m not mad it’s August now! Definitely one of my favorite months of the year, because I’m a summer plant okay. Monthly wrap-up: July 2022

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