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itsjustme40something

itsjustme40something

Joined July 2019

Books are like pizza, even a bad book is still good simply because it's a book I've never regretted time spent on a book
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A Christmas Carol | Charles Dickens
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Nothing compares spending the entire day doing exactly what you want with your favorite people....wishing you all that joy today.

TheBookHippie ♥️♥️♥️♥️ 5d
lil1inblue ❤️❤️❤️ 4d
bumpinthenight I‘m watching this too! 4d
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dabbe We're hoping for that tomorrow. 💚🤍♥️ 4d
itsjustme40something So happy everyone is enjoying the day 4d
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My girls are doing the 13 wishes with me for the 1st time this winter solstice.

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Unknown Book 7535597 | Unknown Unknown
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Every year I say this is tje last year...while the requests grow each year. Doesn't anyone else make these cookies for their loved one????

Suet624 Wow! 1w
TheBookHippie Woe!!!!! 1w
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ShelleyBooksie I have never seen these before. Beautiful 1w
Ruthiella They look delicious. What are they called? 1w
itsjustme40something They are known as Rainbow or Italian flag cookies. They're like almond flavored sponge cakes with raspberry & apricot jelly between layers & topped with chocolate. 1w
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Unknown Book 10329172 | Unknown Unknown
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Finished the Christmas ball

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Unknown Book 10329172 | Unknown Unknown
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AmyG The man is pure evil. 2w
Amiable Having a hard time rationalizing this against the hysterical reaction on the right when Kirk was killed. They were literally trying to destroy the lives and careers of anyone who expressed an opinion that they didn‘t think was sufficiently reverent. Hypocrisy, thy name is MAGA. 2w
dabbe @Amiable @AmyG @itsjustme40something I cannot use this emoji enough: 🎯🎯🎯 ... (edited) 2w
AmyG Same @dabbe 2w
Eggbeater Umm...I haven't been listening to the news recently enough, obviously. Sometimes I take breaks because I can only take so much of his bullshit. Now I need to look up "death of famous actor" with much trepidation. 2w
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Years ago a friendly competition to send the most inappropriate, low key asshole Christmas card has turned into my favorite tradition. Yes, I'm an asshole & not for everyone...but my friends and family look forward to their messed up card. This year I may have topped myself

Ruthiella That‘s pretty good! 😱🎅🏻😂😂😂 3w
lil1inblue Love this. 😂 😍 😂 3w
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Unknown Book 7535597 | Unknown Unknown
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Proud Moment as my daughter released her book of poetry on Lulu.com today.

TheBookHippie How lovely. 3w
lil1inblue How wonderful! Congratulations! 3w
Bookperson96 Congratulations! 🎉 3w
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Unknown Book 10329172 | Unknown Unknown
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Anyone else make their Grogu levitate the tree toper?

TheBookHippie 🤣🤣🤣🤣 4w
Ruthiella Cute! 🥰 4w
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Bailedbailed

I was told I'd love it , and I tried...I really did. I just couldn't get into it.

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Unknown Book 7535597 | Unknown Unknown
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Along with multiple other degrees being removed your health care is gonna slap....who cares if you don't have health insurance, you wouldnt get care anyway

TheBookHippie Plus : physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapists and audiologist too… 1mo
itsjustme40something @TheBookHippie today was a rough day to navigate 1mo
TheBookHippie @itsjustme40something It was. I had to continually use my Grandma‘s mantra - WE WILL OUTLIVE THEM. 1mo
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itsjustme40something @TheBookHippie I'm going to use that! 1mo
TheBookHippie @itsjustme40something in Yiddish it‘s MIR VELN ZEY IBERLEBN …which is part of a resistance song as well. 1mo
Amiable Everything about this administration is just evil. And stupid. Evil and stupid is a horrible combination. 😖 1mo
Susanita Dismantling the department but still doing harm 1mo
TieDyeDude WTF?! I thought they were dismantling the DOE? Did they just want to throw the middle finger as they closed the doors? Does anyone even care what they say anymore? 1mo
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Just another day is Trump's America

TheBookHippie Yup. 1mo
Amiable My brain is unable to wrap itself around this. 🤯🤬🖕🏼 1mo
Susanita Well yeah they‘re divisive. That‘s the whole point! 1mo
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Eggbeater Omg I didn't know. It's like every day there's a new atrocity or absurdity and I am just over here doing laundry like everything is normal. 1mo
CBee Wish I could insert the meme here of the dog drinking coffee whilst everything is on fire around him - “I‘m fine, everything is fine” 🤦‍♀️😔😬😳😡🤬 1mo
Deblovestoread Every day up is a new assault. 🤬🤬🤬 1mo
TheBookHippie My senator‘s clap back was lit. Also WTAF people 😩😵‍💫😩 1mo
Amiable 🤬 1mo
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The God of Endings: A Novel | Jacqueline Holland
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Mehso-so

I'm honestly conflicted on how to rate this, the writing has some beautiful moments, the character study is nicely done and even the perspective are nicely done.
But there's too many excessive details and pages that don't need to be there, and for a character to spend a whole book disgusted at what was done to her only to do the same in the end. Also in 2025 stop referring to POC as having "chocolate skin"

The_Book_Ninja Even if it wasn‘t racist, it‘s massively amateurish writing. 1mo
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Not Quite Dead Yet | Holly Jackson
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Pickpick

The book starts with a brutal attack on our protagonist, one that should have killed her. It's then that she learns that the attack has triggered a fatal hemorrhage that can strike in the next week. She then works with her best friend to find her killer.
I loved the premise, characters and storytelling in this book. It was definitely worth your time.

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Pickpick

An interesting read filled with some insights ,perspectives and fun facts.

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The Irish Goodbye: A Novel | Heather Aimee O'Neill
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Pickpick

Not what I expected, but was a an ok read

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Other facts you need to Know:
If you are ok with, happy about, applauding or don't care about human beings facing starvation because you don't believe everyone deserves to eat

You are ; Not Christian
Not a patriot
Not pro life
Not a decent person

What you are is in fact: A boot licking Piece of shit

Hope this helps 😘🖕

Deblovestoread THIS!!! 🙌🙌🙌 2mo
Chrissyreadit 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 2mo
TheBookHippie Word. 💯🎯🖕🏻to those people. 2mo
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Reggie Yeah, I saw that video where they talk about food assistance was created as part of the new deal and because the southern senators were racist, they would only vote for it if people of color were excluded. So for 30 years it was whites only. Wild the stuff we‘ve been fed into thinking. 2mo
DrSabrinaMoldenReads Devastating! Amen to all of this! Thank you because I have no words to adequately explain how this all feels. (edited) 2mo
dabbe Fuckin' nailed it. 💙✊🏻💙 2mo
itsjustme40something @Deblovestoread @Chrissyreadit @TheBookHippie @Reggie @DrSabrinaMoldenReads @dabbe , sometimes all we can do is just keep doing the right thing and take comfort that we aren't alone in something. Thank you for the reassurance of not being alone ❤️💗 2mo
TheBookHippie @itsjustme40something my everyday fight for decades. Getting children fed. 2mo
itsjustme40something @TheBookHippie ,much love and respect to you for that dedication. I hate to admit, but I'm not consistent in my efforts. I always do things a few times a year, but its never regular. Thank you for all you do. 2mo
DrSabrinaMoldenReads @itsjustme40something You definitely are not alone 2mo
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Pickpick

It's the best of the spooky season reads

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Unknown Book 10329172 | Unknown Unknown
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TheBookHippie Please!!!! 🖤🖤🖤 2mo
dabbe 🖤🎯🖤 Or an 8-ball! 2mo
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Unknown Book 7535597 | Unknown Unknown
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lil1inblue 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 2mo
Lands Sounds good! I just furrow my brow. 2mo
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Queen Sally is becoming one of my favorite characters. I love the storytelling, the simplicity of the characters and the themes throughout the book.

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Unknown Book 7535597 | Unknown Unknown
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I knew he lived close by, but I wouldn't have recognized him if I bumped into him

dabbe Which one is he? 2mo
itsjustme40something He's not in this photo, the article had a video interviewing him and it was clear he couldn't be anyone in the photo 2mo
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No notes

TheBookHippie 🙌🏼 2mo
Ruthiella ✊✊✊ 2mo
dabbe ✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻 2mo
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Unknown Book 7535597 | Unknown Unknown
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Darklunarose The more you learn the better you can do. We need to normalise that. 2mo
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Unknown Book 7535597 | Unknown Unknown
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It's always a good day when the book subscription arrives

Ruthiella What‘s the subscription service? 2mo
itsjustme40something Peace and Pages 2mo
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Unknown Book 7535597 | Unknown Unknown
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Home from vacation safely , with a brand new TBR pile

Ruthiella Nice! 👍 3mo
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Who to Believe | Edwin Hill
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I didn't think I'd finish, but here we are. I hated this book the first 4 chapters and then boom I'm invested. The story is told through multiple characters, and FYI they're shitty people, as they unravel a tale of lies, deceit and multiple murders...I only finished because it was hard to put down

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I'm gonna make it, I shall be done by tomorrow....or 3am , either way I finished

Amiable Beautiful view! 3mo
itsjustme40something It's been hard to concentrate in the book sometimes. I'm going to miss it when vacation ends 3mo
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Will I finish the last book I packed before vacation ends ??!

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Will I run out of books or spots first ?

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Life of the Party: Poems | Olivia Gatwood
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Pickpick

I needed to read some poetry to break up the week

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Unknown Book 4475976 | Unknown Unknown
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Just over here wishing I could escape deeper into my books

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Today's reading spot

wildwoodreads Lovely 🥰 3mo
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Minor Detail | Adania Shibli
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I couldn't put it down. The story explains how past traumas of state violence continue to shape and effect the lives of the Palestinians today. It also brings to attention that the "victors" get to be the ones to record the narrative and highlights what is omitted while calling into question how reliable the "Official " narrative is

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Unknown Book 4475976 | Unknown Unknown
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Today's reading view

dabbe 🧡💜💛 3mo
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Unknown Book 7535597 | Unknown Unknown
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What is vacation without more books ?

dabbe 💜🩶💛 3mo
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Unknown Book 7535597 | Unknown Unknown
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Taking a break from vacation to buy tickets to the 1st bookcon since 2019

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Unknown Book 4475976 | Unknown Unknown
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Finding all the best spots

dabbe W🩵W! 🩷🩵🩷 3mo
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Unknown Book 7535597 | Unknown Unknown
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Getting to the vacation house just means finding views and places to rwad

TheBookHippie 💯 3mo
TheBookHippie Enjoy. 3mo
itsjustme40something @TheBookHippie Thanks, I'm going to read in every acceptable spot I find ! 3mo
TheBookHippie @itsjustme40something Generally my motto. 3mo
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Assata: An Autobiography | Assata Shakur
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The ancestors greeted her with love, admiration, and respect. R.I.P

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Twisted Knight | K. Bromberg
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Mehso-so

I got this from my book subscription & in all honestly I was pissed to realize this was a pet peeve book, when they dress up a soft core porn romance as something else...but it was pretty well written with a decent storyline that I wanted to find out. So you can imagine my annoyance that it ended on a cliffhanger, because I won't get book 2 to find out how it ends...but what do I know, I'm just some bitch

ItsAnotherJen 😂 3mo
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Unknown Book 4475976 | Unknown Unknown
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Ruthiella 👏👏👏 3mo
Amiable 🙌🏼🩵💙 3mo
Chrissyreadit 🙌🎉🙌 3mo
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Unknown Book 4475976 | Unknown Unknown
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I've had a weekend alone and now must pick a book ...how to choose ???!!

TheBookHippie Oh the choosing … I‘m zero help. 🤣 4mo
AmyG Eenie meenie…. 4mo
CBee I dig that coaster 😂😂 (edited) 4mo
itsjustme40something I packed 1 for vacation and the other to read during the week...felt like a win win 🤪 3mo
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Unknown Book 7535597 | Unknown Unknown
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AmyG Is murder wrong? Yes. But….I‘ll say it again. He was a victim of his own rhetoric. 4mo
itsjustme40something There's a difference between withholding empathy and celebrating violence. But, the right is so desperately making him a martyr , and trying to ignite violence without a single arrest or question answered that it feels a little too prepped & manufactured. Wouldn't be surprised if he was the decided in sacrificial lamb for their agenda and nobody is ever caught 4mo
Chrissyreadit I agree that it seems possible he was silenced to create a distraction or quiet calls for epstein files or who knows why… at the end of the day i will neither celebrate nor mourn him- and use my energy towards people who care about human beings. Your post was spot on. 4mo
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Suet624 Thank you for posting this. 4mo
TheBookHippie @itsjustme40something I agree with you. Wouldn‘t surprise me either. 4mo
CBee @itsjustme40something saw your post and followed you immediately! Thank you for this 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 4mo
dabbe Spot-on. All of these to infinity. 🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯 ... 4mo
Deblovestoread Thank you for your post. Agree 💯💯💯💯 4mo
Amiable 💯 At this point it‘s probably not helpful for them to find the shooter. Because they‘ve already decided that all of US are the shooter. 4mo
lil1inblue 🎯 🎯 🎯 🎯 🎯 He actively created his own legacy. 4mo
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Everyone remember to leave cookies & bourbon out for the Grim Reaper tonight

TheBookHippie 😊 4mo
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I was at the bottom of my class. I started doing heroin and I went to the top of my class. Suddenly I could sit still and I could read .

-direct quote from the United States Secretary of Health & Human Services

TheBookHippie Honest to god. They want us dead. Unreal. He is evil. 4mo
BookmarkTavern 🤢🤢 4mo
lil1inblue What. the. actual. fuck. 🙄 😡 😤 ☠ 4mo
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Beetlejuice | Tim Burton, Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis
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If Lydia Deetz owned a hotel it would be this...if you're ever in Roxbury, NY...5 stars/no notes

wildwoodreads That looks amazing 🤩 4mo
lil1inblue 😍 😂 😍 4mo
itsjustme40something @wildwoodreads it was so cool, each room is themed and theyre all insane. I wish I could post all the photos ! 4mo
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lil1inblue 🎯🎯🎯 ✊🏻 5mo
AmyG Yep 5mo
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Pickpick

This book was insane, I actually dropped it as I physically reacted to a scene of horror. (Which never happens)
The characters are extremely unlikable and its a bit over the top, but damn if it didn't get me caught up in a story and entertained by where it went.

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My Life Outside the Ring | Mark Dagostino, Hulk Hogan
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Gone way too late....

Eggbeater 🤣 5mo
TheBookHippie 🫣🤣 5mo
Ruthiella 😂😂😂 5mo
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