Muddy Puddle Musings

Reflections on the books, poems, short stories, cereal boxes and small print I'm currently reading AND the films I'm getting to see upon occasion. . . .

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Rolodex - Dex Appeal - Friendship Blooms - February 2026

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Saturday, February 28, 2026

11. Murder on the Red River by Marcie Rendon

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#1 Cash Blackbear listened on Libby 320 pgs. 2017 Adult Mystery/Historical Fiction  Finished 2/28/2026 Goodreads rating: 3.7 My rating: 4 Se...
Saturday, February 14, 2026

Full Deck Challenge #4 Week 7

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 Kept this one simple.  Only used 4/8 I think....dark blue, coral, tree, book page.  The leaves on the trees are raised and sparkly, love th...
Friday, February 13, 2026

10. Her Deadly Game by Robert Dugoni

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#1 Keera Duggan, Seattle lawyer listened on Audible 396 pgs. 2023 Adult Murder Mystery -  legal thriller Finished 2/13/2026 Goodreads rating...
Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Full Deck Challenge #4 - Week 6

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 I used 5 of 6 prompts, I'm not really a shaker box gal.... Light blue, turquoise, sheet music, black marks and flowers.
Sunday, February 8, 2026

9. Natural Selection - a short story by Erin Hildebrand

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listened on Audible 54 pgs. 2024 Adult contemporary short story Finished 2/8/2026 Goodreads rating: 3.61 My rating: 4 Setting: contemporary ...
Saturday, February 7, 2026

8. Candle Island by Lauren Wolk

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listened on Audible 352 pgs. (9:24) 2025 Middle Grades HF (almost CRF) Finished 2/7/2026 Goodreads rating: 4.31 My rating: 5 Setting: Island...
Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Full Deck Challenge #4 - Week 5

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 This week I used 4 of 8 prompts - Orange, happy scraps, sentiment, dark green (didn't use hearts, zigzag, lace or buttons)

Bookmarks

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Whimsical Winter Bookmarks February 2026 Circle top bookmarks for December Swap Hidden Paper Clip bookmarks made with playing cards for Dece...

Frinchie February at JJCV

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 What is a FRINCHIE?  A four-inch-square piece of art that you've designed yourself.  So, one a day in February.  Bet I can't keep u...
Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Another Great Pocket - Made with a NEW or USED Envelope

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    This is another super easy one that looks great.  The edges are not glued, so there's PLENTY of room for tags width-wise.   Long  vi...

7. Detour by Jeff Rake

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listened on Audible (purchased) 320 pgs. (10:52) 2026 - published two weeks ago, brand new Adult Science Fiction Finished 1/27/2026 Goodread...
Sunday, January 25, 2026

6. Anatomy of an Alibi by Ashley Elston

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listened on Audible 340 pgs.  (9:39) 2026 Genre/Level Finished /25/2026 Goodreads rating: 3.98 My rating: 4.5 Setting: Contemporary Baton Ro...
Saturday, January 24, 2026

Junk Journal Pockets - Directions for all my Faves

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 My favorite pocket envelope (takes 2 minutes to make) from Natasha at Treasure Journals.  Info here. This is another super easy one that lo...

My Favorite Pocket Envelope - EASY, EASY, EASY!

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For Presentation and sending of ATC cards especially, I love these cards! They are called "Pocket Envelopes Using 6 x 6 Paper" and...
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Chris
I retired from teaching nine years ago and then spent almost four years as a children's librarian/aide at the public library, I missed teaching, so.... I've taken a job as School Librarian at a private K-8 school, and I'm so excited! I've taught fourth and fifth grades, middle school literature, and college-level children's literature. Originally from New England, I lived and taught on the coast of Maine for many years, then spent 14 years in the glorious sunshine of Tucson, Arizona, before moving eight years ago to south central Pennsylvania - a new adventure! I adore my kids, my grandkids (I got married at "age 9"), my students, books and reading, quilts and quilting, yarn and knitting, papercrafts and altering books, genealogy, letterboxing, watching movies on the "big screen" - and hitting the road to adventure far and wide. I hate to cook and love to eat. I finally got to visit my 49th state last year (yay!! and it was awesome) so that leaves only one to go ... soon, I hope, soon.....
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