Looking for a good book.

 

Is anyone else having trouble finding new books to read? 

I try out books at library and when I find an author I like, I purchase books. I loved Boyd Morrison’s “The Lawless Land” which takes place during the time of the Black Death in England. The period is one of my favorites. Another one I fell in love with was “Starter Villian” by John Scalzi. His talking cats and dolphins are so insanely intriguing, I had to re-read the novel and get my own copy.

It seems like I don’t finish as many books as I check out. I do enjoy Nancy Atherton’s “Aunt Dimity” mysteries and just started “Come Shell or Highwater” by Molly Macrae.

My art

 Spending some of my free time on painting. Here are some new pieces, and some oldies.

Tropical Island

 My new book in the Thaelia's World universe, "Soul of Steel and Fire" will be available on January 31rst. You can pre-order it as an ebook, paperback, or hard cover.

It is the story of Sir Aumery of Faucione, the hard-knocking knight we first met in "On the Trail of Yesterday's Rose".

I hope you like it. You can pick up any of the previous books via my author website on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/author/dianasprain

Soul of Steel and Fire cover

You're retired. Now what?

 What do you do when it is time to say goodbye to working? How do you make that choice? 

it wasn't easy for me. Health issues were the primary reason. If it was truly my choice, I'd continue working until I was 67, but the powers that be said otherwise.

So, now what?

Welcome Reno Rodeo 2024 Participants and Fans

 Hello, It's June and time for the annual Reno Rodeo. 

We love the grandeur of this event. Rugge cowboys & cowgirls, amazing clowns, fun acts, athletic rodeo stock, the carnival, and the shopping!

If you are looking for someplace to go, before the daily festivities begin, why not check out some fun stores? In downtown Reno, at First Street and North Virginia, is "Uncle Junkee". This is an antique mall. Dealers carry anything from video games, Breyer models, belt buckles, goofy clothing, art, collectibles, and crafted items.

At Plumb and South Virginia, at the Reno Public Market, is the Junkee Clothing Exchange (there is also a section of antique & collectibles). 

At Kietzke and Virginia, look for Toys N More. This is an independent toy store with a wonderful choice of toys. Most of their offerings are non-electronic (action figures, animals, puzzles, games, etc.).

Thanks for coming to Reno!

Don't tell me what to drive.

 

The Biden Administration wants me to give up my gas-guzzler. The environmentalists want me to use public transportation. Are you kidding me?

Here’s why I will not relegate my old-fashioned fuel vehicle for an electronic battery-powered vehicle (or use the transportation system).

 

Reclassifying Public Safety Dispatchers as First Responders

Public Safety Telecommunicators, also known as 911 Dispatchers job classification, needs to be updated. Again, legislation has been put before Congress to change our status from clerical to first responder. 

Why should we (as a group) care? 

Our jobs are important. We were part of the few groups who come to work every day, no matter what is going on. If we mess up, people can die. 

 APCO sent out the following email yesterday: