Good morning! Today’s post will link up to The Sunday Salon, The Sunday Post and Stacking the Shelves, for weekly updates.
**Mailbox Monday is hosted at the home site: Mailbox Monday.
And let’s join Kathryn, our new leader in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, at Book Date.
Notice something unusual? Yes, I have moved our Sunday/Monday feature to a different venue for a while, to this, my Rainy Days and Mondays site…I do like to shake things up.
We’ve been having quite the rain storm tonight…the sound of it pounding on the roof was a bit frightening. Loud, with thunder, etc.
So the days of sunshine are over for now.
My reading week was pretty good, with THREE books read and reviewed…and I’m halfway finished with a fourth one. And…I have now read and reviewed 20 books for my Read the Books You Buy Challenge.
No martinis this week…I had a doctor’s appointment on Wednesday, and started on a new medication that has a few annoying side effects…so I’m staying close to home for a bit.
I finished Season 4 of House of Cards at the end of last weekend….now I’m curious about what new shows I should watch.
Grab some coffee, and let’s chat….
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LAST WEEK ON THE BLOGS:
Sunday Potpourri: An Unreliable Narrator, Etc.
Rainy Day Reading: Dipping Into Another Thriller
Tuesday Potpourri: Excerpting “Under the Influence”
Hump Day Serendipity Ramblings
Hump Day Potpourri: Waiting on “Wilde Lake”
My Interior World: Balance – Assessment
Bookish Thursday #4: A Potpourri of Events
Bookish Friday: “The Girl in the Red Coat”
Friday Blues: Tweaking, Ogling, & Pondering
Review: Remember Mia (e-book), by Alexandra Burt
Review: No One Knows (e-book), by J. T. Ellison –(NetGalley – 3/22)
Review: Under the Influence (e-book), by Joyce Maynard
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INCOMING BOOKS: (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
Empty mailbox!
I did download two purchased books this week, though.
She Can Kill (e-book), by Melinda Leigh
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Domestic Secrets (e-book), by Rosalind Noonan
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WHAT’S UP NEXT? (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
Currently Reading: A Long Time Gone (e-book), by Karen White
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A Girl’s Guide to Moving On, by Debbie Macomber (Vine)
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The Next Time You See Me (e-book), by Holly Goddard Jones
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Miller’s Valley (e-book), by Anna Quindlen – (NetGalley – 4/5)
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That’s it for this week…and I hope you enjoyed visiting my New Venue for this feature…What did your week look like? Here is another reading nook…
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Well done on finishing 20 books for the Read the books you buy challenge. I think I might need to challenge myself to do something like this soon!
Here’s my Stacking the Shelves post:
https://rathertoofondofbooks.wordpress.com/2016/03/12/stacking-the-shelves-13-march-2016/
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Thanks, Hayley, it has been fun…a feeling of accomplishment, and it’s great to read the books before they get really old. Enjoy your week!
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No martinis? How will you survive? I nice blend of books you received. I liked the Girl’s Guide to Moving On, it was a nice read. I read another book by Karen White and I enjoyed her work, I will have to read your review for her latest. Hope you have a wonderful week and that the rain goes away soon for you and me.
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Ha-ha…Actually, I had one today…I was feeling better! Thanks for stopping by, Heidi, and I just finished the Karen White book…loved it! This is one of her older books, though.
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What a wonderful haul. I really hope you love them all. Great job on your reading goals.
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Thanks, Barb, glad you could stop by…and enjoy your week!
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Happy weekend! I like your reading nook. Looks like you had a good reading week- No One Knows sounds really good. I hope the storm has settled down- we got a bit of rain this week but no storms yet, I like the sound of rain on the roof as long as it doesn’t get too carried away!
I am very much looking forward to Clouds in my Coffee. Love that series!
I love the covers of She Can Kill and Domestic Secrets BTW.
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Thanks, Greg, I am enjoying the weekend, with the rain letting up just a bit, long enough to run some errands.
I was a little surprised at how much I’m loving The Country Club Murders series, but then again, I usually do enjoy a good cozy mystery; I, too, can’t wait to get the next book.
I hope you enjoy your new week….
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I just got a J.T. Ellison and I enjoyed your review. So sorry to hear about your lack of martini but hopefully the medicine will have you feeling back to normal soon. We’ve been having rainy evening recently too. I love a rainy night when I don’t have to go anywhere! Have a great week!
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Thanks, Katherine, and today felt like a normal one again, so I’m hopeful now. I was able to get out a bit, and the rain had stopped…but I’m sure it will come again tomorrow.
I love a rainy night if it isn’t the loud, pounding kind of rain…LOL. Enjoy your week, and I hope you love your J. T. Ellison book. No One Knows is the only one I’ve read by the author, but I’ll be reading more.
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Oh I did notice you’re back to Rainy Days Laurel – good to keep mixing things up a bit!
I hope you settle into your new medication quickly and feel 100% again.
She Can Kill looks interesting… my kind of book so I must check that out!
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Thanks, Deborah, and I was just now at your blog…we crossed paths! LOL
I like changing my blog venue now and then for this event…it helps keep things fresh…
Today was better, with no side effects of note…Yay!
I love Melinda Leigh’s mysteries, and can’t wait to read this one. Enjoy your week! Thanks for stopping by.
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Good job with your challenge so far! And you had a good reading week too. I didn’t know Rosalind Noonan had a new book out. I like her books so am marking it down. A few of your recent reviews are books I want to borrow or buy at the end of this month so I just skimmed the posts but looks like you enjoyed them. I do want to try Melinda Leigh also.
Hope you adjust to your new medicine. Sometimes it does take awhile.. enjoy Sunday!
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Thanks, Rita, and it’s been a week of changes. Medication, time changes here, sunshine to rain…I guess it keeps us on our toes.
I first read Melinda Leigh with her debut book, when she sent a review copy to me. She sent subsequent review copies over the years….and then those books stopped coming. I think she didn’t need to do it anymore. But her books are reasonably priced.
Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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Oh a Karen White – I am sure I will want to read that at some point even though I only read one of hers so far. Also want to try Anna Quindlen too, she might be a bit highbrow for me, so I am a little cautious but must try at least! Hope side effects even out after awhile otherwise no fun.
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I first read Karen White when I was new to blogging. It was the Tradd Street series…and I was hooked. But this one I’ve had for a while, and it’s one of her older ones. She has some new ones coming.
I love Anna Quindlen…and I’m not high brow…LOL. But I guess she writes a more literary novel, which I enjoy now and then.
I don’t want to speak too soon…but I feel as though the side effects are easing up. Hope I don’t jinx things!
Thanks for stopping by, Kathryn, and enjoy your week.
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That’s amazing going on your Read to Buy Challenge! I’ve only bought 10 books this year (which was shocking enough!) and have only read 7 of them, so 20 is fantastic! Go you! Have a great week and happy reading!
Laura @ http://a-reader-lives-a-thousand-lives.blogspot.co.uk
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Thanks, Laura, and the challenge covers books purchased from June 2015 to the present, so some of the 20 are from 2015.
This week, I’m reading some from 2014, so they won’t count for the challenge, but it will be good to get them off the stacks. Enjoy your week!
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It sounds like you had a good week, and I hope you’ll have an either better coming week, Laurel-Rain!
I enjoyed A Girl’s Guide to Moving on, and can’t wait to see what you think of it.
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Oh, good to know, Lexxie, and I’m eager to read it. Thanks for stopping by, and have a fabulous week.
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A long time gone sounds good, hope you enjoy and have a great week.
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I loved it, Brandi, and I’m glad I finally got around to reading it (bought in August 2014!). Thanks for stopping by.
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I binge watch the O.J. series so far yesterday. Need to catch up on House of Cards. Have a great week!
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I’ve been watching the OJ miniseries each week, but I’m saving all the episodes for later binge-watching. Love House of Cards! Thanks for stopping by, Lori.
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I can drink now that Baby Boone has arrived and I don’t have to worry about hopping into the car to get Kyleigh. I was abstaining since I had no idea when I would need to run out. lol
Such lovely lovely books there! Enjoy!
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Oh, wow, I hadn’t even thought of that! I don’t drink very often, but all it would take is one moment…
Congrats on the new baby! Thanks for stopping by, Carol, and enjoy.
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Hope you can soon be martini-ed again!
http://readerbuzz.blogspot.com/2016/03/am-i-ready-for-spring-break-i-am.html
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Thanks, Deb, me too! Enjoy your week!
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Both your new books look interesting. Not bad prices either!
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Thanks, Vicki, I liked the prices, too. Glad you could stop by.
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I tried A Girl’s Guide to Moving On but the subject matter didn’t work for me. Hope it works better for you.
Bambi’s StS
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Sorry it didn’t work for you, Bambi…enjoy your week! Thanks for stopping by.
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Love your new venue, books, and your love seat area.
I hope you are loving A LONG TIME GONE.
ENJOY this reading week.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My Mailbox Monday
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Thanks, Elizabeth, I am always moving that love seat around…it’s been in several spots and various rooms. Enjoy your reading!
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It sounds like a great reading week. I hate to hear that you are having some medication side effects. And no martinis….what a shame. 🙂
Enjoy your new books and I love your reading nook!
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Ah, yes, and just when I think the side effects are gone, one of them comes back! Mild ones, though, so I’m hoping they will fade away. Thanks for stopping by, Carole, and enjoy your week.
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Now that your done you can watch Daredevil, if that’s your thing. Season 2 comes out Friday. I plan to watch that and House of Cards on my vacation next week. Enjoy your books this week!
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Thanks, Angel….and I’m hoping to find something to binge on…I watch Lie to Me on and off, and some of the movies on Netflix, too. Enjoy your week!
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Hi Laurel, I hope the meds situation works out soon. I know your area needs rain but it sounds like you’ve gotten enough for a while. Hope you have a quieter night. The Macomber book is on my wish list. I liked the first book in the series. Have a great week!
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Thanks, Mary, my hope is for smooth sailing on the side effects…they seem to be gone, and then one of them will pop up again. Usually within a short time after taking a pill.
I think we have had enough rain, too! Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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Twenty books. Wat to go! I like the look of a few of your new ones. And your reading nook looks so inviting:)
My Sunday Post – Laura @ fuonlyknew
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Thanks, Laura, and I like that little love seat…It isn’t a good spot for long term reading, though. Too small! LOL.
I am enjoying pulling books off of my TBR.
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I hope you get used to your new medication soon, those side effects sound annoying. Staying close to home sounds like a good idea. I am not a fan of storms, they scare me a bit. Luckily it’s almost spring here, so less chance there will storms. Enjoy your new books!
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Oh, so do I, Lola….I think the effects are easing up, as they seem milder and don’t last as long. Good sign, right?
I was scared when the rain pounded so loudly on the roof and my skylight in the kitchen. I half expected it to come pouring through.
Enjoy your week, and thanks for stopping by.
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Always fun to shake things up a bit. This site is lovely! Hope you’re feeling better and the medication settles down. Lots of great books here! I still have the Debbie Macomber book in my TBR pile. I started it, but it just did’t grab me yet. I’ll be going back to it when the right mood strikes. For now, it’s YA time travel with Passenger.
Enjoy your reading and your week!
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Thanks, Suzanne, glad you like it here…and I know what you mean about books not grabbing you yet…I go through that, too. Setting them aside for another week. Enjoy your books, and I hope you love The Passenger…I did!
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My brother in Seattle has been receiving a lot of rain too. Hope you’ll be able to enjoy a martini soon! I really liked A Long Time Gone and I am sure you are as well Hope this is a great week for you.
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Thanks, Nise, and I LOVED A Long Time Gone…the kind of book I savor, with characters I didn’t want to leave. Enjoy your week…and it’s still raining here!
I’m feeling better…going out for coffee with a friend this morning, at Barnes & Noble. Great coffee shop there…and books!
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Hope the side effects aren’t too bad and that your body gets used to the meds soon!
I like all the books in your what’s up next section – I think I’m most curious about a Girl’s Guide to Moving On. The cover and title are awesome at least 😉
Hope you have a wonderful week!
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Thanks, Annika…I hope to start reading A Girl’s Guide by the end of the week. I’m not sure what I’ll be reading today, so I’m taking Pippa, my Kindle, to Barnes & Noble for coffee with a friend…and a little reading.
I think I’m better…don’t want to jinx it, but any side effects seem to be fading.
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The Next Time You See Me looks interesting!! I hope everything works out with your new medication and enjoy your new books! 😀
Here’s my Weekly Recap!
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Thanks, Tracy, I just finished The Next Time You See Me…and loved it! It didn’t have an HEA, but that’s okay.
Feeling better, going out for coffee this morning despite the rain. Enjoy your week!
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Lots of great titles there. I hope to get my reading “mojo” back soon. I am just not having a great success. We really need rain here, it is so dry. I hope for rain and not snow, though. Hope you have a great week. Love seeing your “spaces”.
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Thanks, Judy, and I do love sharing my books and my spaces. It’s raining again today, but it’s on and off, I think. Going out for coffee with a friend this morning…have a great week!
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So jealous! I love a good rainstorm for sleeping. Plus we need the rain, but have only been getting sprinkles mostly. Hope you have a great week and enjoy your new books!
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The rain is a softer sprinkle today so far….I like that better than the storm we had, but I know we get more of the much needed rain when it storms. Thanks for stopping by, Buffy, and enjoy your week.
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I need to catch up with House of Cards – haven’t been in the mood for that intense couple. Have a good reading week with your latest goodies.
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Thanks, vvb, and yes, those two on House of Cards are definitely intense…and a little bit bad, too…LOL.
Enjoy your week, and thanks for stopping by.
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I do hope your medication eases up soon! I loved The Next Time You See Me and couldn’t understand why this didn’t hit the bestsellers here in the UK – I hope you have a good reading week!
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Thanks, Cleo, and I think the effects are gradually going away. Knock wood!
Yes, The Next Time You See Me was awesome! A little sad at the end, though, and it did leave a bit to the imagination, IMO.
I couldn’t stop reading it until I finished. It should have definitely been more of a hit…
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I hope the new medication works out and the side effects settle down. Domestic Secrets looks really good.
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Thanks, Kathy, and I’m hopeful that most of the effects have gone away…
I also like the look of Domestic Secrets. Enjoy your week!
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I am such a sucker for a great cover and Domestic Secrets draws me in!! I hope it’s good!
I hope the side affects for the new medicine calms down so you can get back to your yummy martinis! Have a great week!
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Oh, so am I, Brandie….I am looking forward to it! I am also eager to feel 100% again…getting there, I think. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week!
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I love Karen White; she’s an automatic pre-order author for me. I’m ashamed to say that I’ve been a poor groupie for her, having A Long Time Gone on my shelf since its release and still not having it read it, yet. It’s coming up on my next capsule reading cycle. Enjoy your week!
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I don’t know why it took me so long to read this Karen White book…I have read some of her newer ones since I got this one (The Sound of Glass). But I loved it, so it is worth it.
Thanks for stopping by, Kathy, and enjoy.
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I like your reading nook, enjoy! reading your new books in it.
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Thanks, Mary Ann…I will!
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Oh, I noticed something different! Nice change of location for this post 🙂
Miller’s valley has such a lovely cover, I had to have a look at it. I’ve never read this author but the book sounds good. Happy reading!
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Thanks, Kay, I like changing things up….I also love the cover on Miller’s Valley…and the author, one of my favorites from way back. Thanks for stopping by.
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Hi Lorraine,
There is nothing wrong with the occasional empty mailbox and there is definitely nothing amiss with purchasing a few books of your own choosing every once in a while 🙂
Melinda Leigh, ‘She Can Kill’, is the book which caught my eye this time and I see that you have heaped nothing but praise onto the prvious books you have read by this author, so that in itself is a great recommendation.
Thanks for sharing your busy reading and blogging week, your posts always make for such interesting reading 🙂
Yvonne
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Thanks, Yvonne, I am a fan of Melinda Leigh’s suspense thrillers, which I’ve been following since the first in this series, the “She Can” series.
I try to get books that I want from publishers (NetGalley, Vine), but when I can’t, yes, I tend to buy the e-books.
Glad you enjoyed your visit here…have a great week!
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I hope you’re enjoying the Karen White. I loved it. Looks like you got some great downloads
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I did love it, Serena…thanks for stopping by.
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My mailbox books seem to come in batches. None for two weeks and then two in one day! Great that you are reading the books you buy. I’ve stopped buying any for a while. . . I’m several years behind in my reading! Sad, I know.
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Thanks for stopping by, Leslie, and I don’t think I could stop buying…but I have stopped downloading freebies, since I have seldom read them anyway.
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We are supposed to get 15 to 24 inches of snow tomorrow, so I’ll be reading a lot. Have a great week.
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Snow in March! Horrible! Thanks for stopping by, and stay cozy, Mary Ann.
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