It’s already been a week and it’s only Wednesday. I hope this means the rest of the year will go by smoothly. My daughter’s new computer was defective and the store let us jump through some hoops to replace it. Then in the middle of making dinner on Monday night my microwave decided to die. I mean, it was almost 20 years old, so I guess it was time, but replacing it and driving the old one to the recycle place took more time than I would have liked. Then, on the same night, my Mac decided to crash. After reinstalling the operating software, it seems to be fine, but only time will tell. I’ve never had a bad experience with my Apple products, so cross your fingers for me it was just a fluke. Bad things come in threes, right? Hopefully, I’m done now.

Last week my daughter, my sister, and I went to Maplewood State Park in near Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. The leaves were full of reds, oranges, yellows, and browns and were beautiful. It was a bit rainy that day, but I was still able to take some amazing pictures. We spent the afternoon hiking then tried a new restaurant for dinner. It was the perfect day.

There’s a stray black cat that’s been around our neighborhood for the past couple of years. I get really sad about it because I think she matches a poster for a missing cat that’s been up light poles for just as as long. (The owners were smart and laminated them.) There’s no chance I can catch her, she’s too skittish. I buy cat food and put it out and every morning it’s gone. I don’t know if it’s the kitty or the bunnies as I have caught them eating out of the bowl, too. Someone is getting fed at least. For the past few months I put an ice cream bucket of water out for the animals. We had such a dry summer and fall, but it looks like normal fall weather is kicking in. It’s rainy and cool today, perfect for staying inside and snuggling with a cup of coffee and a good book.

Just a quick reminder that if you want to enter the Goodreads giveaway for Cruel Fate, the giveaway ends October 25th. There are over 1500 entries, and I’m so happy people are showing interest in the series! You can find the giveaway here: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/enter_kindle_giveaway/397874-cruel-fate

The second book, Cruel Hearts, will be releasing on the 28th! I’m so excited readers will be able to get their hands on the second installment of this serial soon! It’s on sale right now for $1.99 if you want to preorder it before then, or it will be available in Kindle Unlimited! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DGM8V82R

That’s all I have for today. I hope you are having a wonderful fall and if you celebrate Halloween, stay safe! We’re going to carve pumpkins this year, but I think I’ll leave the guts in mine and set it out on my balcony for the squirrels. I love feeding those little guys. 🙂

I’ll check in with you soon! Have a great day!