Sunday, July 31, 2022

July 2022 Books I Read

 


My Sunshine Away  by M.O. Walsh (library) This was a very interesting flashback kind of book, looking at a crime that happened during high school and what really happened?
Agatha Christie's Poirot by  Mark Aldridge (library) a wonderful book for fans of Poirot, from the books to the films a terrific compilation of all essences of Poirot
Tracy Flick Can't Win by Tom Perrotta (library) The sequel to Election. I liked it, but then I really liked Election. It was interesting to see where he took Tracy and it was not what I had expected. 
Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich (library) read again and to see how it has held up, so true and probably more true today about the horrors of trying to survive on minimum wage
How I Survived Being a Girl by Wendelin Van Draanan A fun read in the tradition of Harriet the Spy and Freaky Friday. Tomboyish Carolyn figures out that you can be a girl and still do the things you want to do ("boy" stuff). 
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid (library) I really enjoyed this one and it would be a good book club book to start a discussion about race issues. African-American Nanny is accused of kidnapping her Caucasian charge.
Towards Zero by Agatha Christie One of her best in my opinion. And this is one of the first that I ever read when I was a kid, so it has sentimental value as well. 
Elizabeth is Missing by Emma Healey (library) Another enjoyable book, sad though--The protagonist is experiencing dementia and insists that her best friend in missing. No one will listen to her and she becomes obsessed with finding the truth. Another good book for a book club read. 
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz (library) This was a Pulitzer Prize winner. Meh, It was okay. 
Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult (library) another of her "ripped from the headlines" type books. Set during the pandemic quarantine and lock down! A girl gets stuck in the Galapagos Islands during the beginning of the lock down period and cannot get back home to her fiancĂ©. I really enjoyed it. 
The Investigator by John Sandford (library) a fun read and entertaining -so glad that Sandford has found another character to write about !! 
Y is for Yesterday by Sue Grafton (audiobook) such a shame that we will never get to see Z
Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz (library) I really enjoyed the book within a book and so many twists and turns in this mystery. (second after Magpie Murders) Highly recommend. 
The Week by David M. Henkin (library) Non-fiction book about why we live in seven day increments, how it evolved and was reinforced over time. And how it is still evolving now (especially since Covid and the work from home/home schooling trend) 
Dopesick by Beth Macy (library) The story of how OxyContin led to heroin abuse in America in the 1990's. This was recently made into a mini-series
A Swim in a Pond in the Rain by George Saunders (library) love love love it, but then I am a nerdy English Major. It is a non-fiction book that breaks down some Russian Short Stories and tells you why they are awesome. Great ideas for critical thinking about what you read AND tips on how to write your own stories!! Highly recommend if you are into that sort of thing. 





I hope I can count on all of you guys again this year for support. Any amount from $1 to $100 is welcome.
You can cut and paste this link to go to my WTA fundraiser page

https://give.wta.org/fundraiser/3990693

or you can send me a check (made out to WTA (Washington Trails Association) or just a dollar in the mail would be very welcome. Thanks so much to everyone who has supported this cause in the past and hopefully again this year!

to: Amanda Arkebauer PO Box 16131 Seattle, WA  98116


Monday, July 25, 2022

Aviation Postcards: PSA

 

Pacific Southwest Airlines




Love that SMILE! 

PSA merged with USAir in the late 1980's

I hope I can count on all of you guys again this year for support. Any amount from $1 to $100 is welcome.
You can click on this link to go to my WTA fundraiser page

https://give.wta.org/fundraiser/3990693

or you can send me a check (made out to WTA (Washington Trails Association) or just a dollar in the mail would be very welcome. Thanks so much to everyone who has supported this cause in the past and hopefully again this year!

to: Amanda Arkebauer PO Box 16131 Seattle, WA  98116



Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Come Hike with me for Hike-a-thon 2022 in August

 In years past, I have hiked with lots of different folks for hike-a-thon. Do you want to hike with me in 2022? 








Give me a shout out if you want to try and arrange to hike with me during August, either here in Seattle or on one of my layovers across the USA and Europe! 


Thank You Mary, Lisa, Cecilia and Deirdre for your donations this week! 



You can cut and paste this link to go to my WTA fundraiser page  


https://give.wta.org/fundraiser/3990693

or you can send me a check (made out to WTA (Washington Trails Association) or just a dollar in the mail would be very welcome. Thanks so much to everyone who has supported this cause in the past and hopefully again this year!

to: Amanda Arkebauer PO Box 16131 Seattle, WA  98116

Monday, July 18, 2022

Aviation Postcards: Retro

 



Cute Retro Postcards


I hope I can count on all of you guys again this year for support. Any amount from $1 to $100 is welcome.
You can click on this link to go to my WTA fundraiser page

https://give.wta.org/fundraiser/3990693

or you can send me a check (made out to WTA (Washington Trails Association) or just a dollar in the mail would be very welcome. Thanks so much to everyone who has supported this cause in the past and hopefully again this year!

to: Amanda Arkebauer PO Box 16131 Seattle, WA  98116


Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Hike-a-thon 2022 is this August and Hikes that I ALWAYS do!!

Looking at my list of hikes for Hike-a-thon 2022 and there are hikes that I always do that are close to home.  Alki Beach Trail, Longfellow Trail, Lincoln Park trails and Des Moines Creek Trail are usually always part of my hike a thon every year!  Every hike I do to count towards hike-a-thon is on a NAMED TRAIL, so even when I am in Europe or other parts of the country, I like to hike a named trail to count for hike-a-thon mileage. 








Thank You Sharon (and Paul) for your donation this week!! 


You can cut and paste this link to go to my WTA fundraiser page  


https://give.wta.org/fundraiser/3990693

or you can send me a check (made out to WTA (Washington Trails Association) or just a dollar in the mail would be very welcome. Thanks so much to everyone who has supported this cause in the past and hopefully again this year!

to: Amanda Arkebauer PO Box 16131 Seattle, WA  98116





Monday, July 11, 2022

Aviation Postcards: Chicago

 





I hope I can count on all of you guys again this year for support. Any amount from $1 to $100 is welcome.
You can click on this link to go to my WTA fundraiser page

https://give.wta.org/fundraiser/3990693

or you can send me a check (made out to WTA (Washington Trails Association) or just a dollar in the mail would be very welcome. Thanks so much to everyone who has supported this cause in the past and hopefully again this year!

to: Amanda Arkebauer PO Box 16131 Seattle, WA  98116


Wednesday, July 06, 2022

Looking back at Hike-a-thons Past

I am raising money for Washington Trails Hike-a-thon this year and I have enjoyed looking back at years past and all the amazing hikes I have done during the month of August each year. Like these photos from 2013 up at Sunrise Mt. Rainier




 Or visiting the Washington and Oregon Coast in 2009





And even hobbling along a mile at a time with a sprained ankle in 2020! 






Thank You to Heidi and Judy for their donations. I hope I can count on everyone this year to follow my progress and donate to Washington Trails. You can cut and paste this link to go to my WTA fundraiser page  


https://give.wta.org/fundraiser/3990693

or you can send me a check (made out to WTA (Washington Trails Association) or just a dollar in the mail would be very welcome. If everyone just gave one dollar, I would have over $500 dollars just from my facebook friends. Thanks so much to everyone who has supported this cause in the past and hopefully again this year!

to: Amanda Arkebauer PO Box 16131 Seattle, WA  98116



Monday, July 04, 2022

Aviation Postcards: PAA

 

Pan American Airlines




I hope I can count on all of you guys again this year for support. Any amount from $1 to $100 is welcome.
You can click on this link to go to my WTA fundraiser page

https://give.wta.org/fundraiser/3990693

or you can send me a check (made out to WTA (Washington Trails Association) or just a dollar in the mail would be very welcome. Thanks so much to everyone who has supported this cause in the past and hopefully again this year!

to: Amanda Arkebauer PO Box 16131 Seattle, WA  98116


Friday, July 01, 2022

Washington Trails Hike-a-thon 2022




It is that time of year again when I begin fund-raising for Washington Trails Association.  I am going to let the WTA speak for itself this year. They just finished creating a new trail on the Olympic Peninsula near Port Angeles, WA. It took 3 1/2 years of work to create this 3.5 mile addition at Striped Peak.  The blog post below has some great before and after photos and explains how they go about creating a trail. 


https://www.wta.org/news/signpost/striped-peak-trail-complete


Your donations during hike-a-thon help to make this work. From purchasing gear like hard hats and chain saws, to providing snacks for the volunteers working on the trails. And it is not just for creating new trails, but maintaining ones that are already there and might be damaged by storms and erosion. The WTA also advocates for our trails with the state legislature in Olympia, WA. So every penny I raise during hike-a-thon goes to protecting and creating recreational opportunities in the Pacific Northwest! Thank You so much to everyone who has donated in the past and I welcome any and all contributors! From $1 to $100, every donation helps make a difference in protecting and maintaining our Washington Trails. 




You can cut and paste this link to go to my WTA fundraiser page  


https://give.wta.org/fundraiser/3990693

or you can send me a check (made out to WTA (Washington Trails Association) or just a dollar in the mail would be very welcome. Thanks so much to everyone who has supported this cause in the past and hopefully again this year!

to: Amanda Arkebauer PO Box 16131 Seattle, WA  98116