Gina’s Friday Finds | June 5, 2020 – where you’ll find book suggestions, recipes, blog highlights, and fun projects for the entire family.
It’s been a tough week. From my farm window on the world, I’ve watched murder, mayhem, and madness. There have been peaceful protests and riots. As I’ve mentioned before, due to health issues, I am following stricter guidelines for social distancing. That does NOT mean I am distant from the outside world. I have watched, donated, signed petitions, and educated myself even more on issues. Most of all, I’ve reached out to people with love. If you take one thing away from this post, I want it to be love. I count all of you as friends because we share a love of books, crafts, and food. Nothing else matters. I don’t know your skin color, gender, faith, politics, etc., and it does not matter one iota. I love you all.
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Gina’s Friday Finds | June 5, 2020 | Books
Seacity Rising: A Tale of Unwatery Adventures by Elika Ansari
When the underwater animals of Seacity pond learn that their home is in danger, they decide to investigate further by doing something no one has ever done before – go up to land to seek the answers they need. An unlikely team of two royal turtles, a genius goldfish, and a timorous frog are then assembled to embark on a series of adventures. Whether they are racing the fastest tortoise on earth, falling in love with traveling mice theatre, or bringing peace to warring ant colonies, each unique experience is taking the group of friends closer to the heart of what is really going on. But will they make it back in time to save Seacity before the Winter’s Slumber?
YOUR DESTINATION HAS ARRIVED: An Unbelievable Story You Would Love to Believe by Barry Cheema
Is it possible for the modern man to be happy, not virtually but in reality?
Why is it that despite the tones of philosophies, motivational speeches, and age-old meditation techniques, inner-peace and contentment seem to be unrealistic and impossible?
Bruno, a K9 (police dog), gets a human life as a reward for his phenomenal act of bravery. He can stay in this human body forever, provided he fulfills a condition in the given time. But while doing so, he has to deal with the subconscious mind of this human body, which happens to be that of a terrorist!
A tale of hope, search, and longing. An unbelievable story that you would love to believe.
The Incredibly True Confessions of a Black Female Union Steward: A Workplace Memoir by Sista Gurl
Follow the wryly-told embattled adventures of a socially isolated, non-conforming union leader as she battles toxic management and co-worker idiocy in a well-meaning Social Services office. Chock-full of insights, foul language, and The Five Stages of Grief, The Incredibly True Confessions of a Black Female Union Steward is relatable to any and everyone who has ever lived, died, and gone to hell in their job, work environment or both.
Rated M for Misfit
CONTENTS:
1. Perceived Power Dynamics 101:
2. Cast of Characters: Management
3. Weingarten Rights
4. Cast of Characters: Union
5. I, as Union Steward
6. Bcc: Notes on an Office Culture
7. Tips and Tricks of a Black Female Union Member & Steward
8. The Aggrieved
9. Grievance #1: How I’m Insubordinate When You’re Unprofessional?
10. Interlude: A Gender Discrimination “Investigation”
11. Interlude #2: Now, Union Steward Training
** Grievance Report **
12. Grievance #2: Send in the Clowns
13. Quittin Time
BONUS MATERIAL: Co-workers
In case you missed it on the blog this week!
It was a busy week with lots of reviews and book tours.
HARBINGER BY OLGA GIBBS | CELESTIAL CREATURES #3 | BLOG TOUR | BOOK REVIEW
VENATORS: PROMISES FORGED BY DEVRI WALLS | THE VENATORS SERIES BOOK 2
THE FALLEN GIRLS BY KATHRYN CASEY
BELTERS: A SPACE ODDITY BY GREG ALLDREDGE | TALES FROM FAR REACH STATION BOOK 1
Gina’s Friday Finds | June 5, 2020 | Recipes
Rhubarb Jam Using Strawberry Jello
It’s rhubarb season here. Lynn offers us a great recipe and some helpful tips.
HEALTHY OATMEAL BANANA COOKIES from Treat N Trick Blog
Anytime you can sneak a bit of healthy into a snack, it’s a good thing. Don’t these look delicious?
Gina’s Friday Finds | May 29, 2020 |Creative Projects
Knit Shawls & Wraps in 1 Week: 30 Quick Patterns to Keep You Cozy in Style
Shawls & Wraps are one of my favorite knitting projects. This pattern book has enough between the covers to keep us busy for a long time. Start now, and you can have a fantastic collection by the time the weather is cool again.
That’s a “wrap” for this week. I just love puns, especially cheesy ones. Share a pun in the comments this week, we all need a chuckle!
Knit Shawls & Wraps in 1 We...Shop on Amazon 
The Incredibly True Confess...Shop on Amazon 
YOUR DESTINATION HAS ARRIVE...Shop on Amazon 
Ball Golden Harvest Mason R...Shop on Amazon
I love making rhubarb jam with Strawberry Jello. One of my kid’s favourites growing up and so easy to make. Have a great week Gina.
Thanks, Carla. I’m going to give the jam a try very soon.
Hi Gina,
Hope you’re doing fine. The books featured here are great. I would like to read the kindle edition of Seacity rising and Your destination has arrived.
I have not tried out rhubarb jam before and would sure like to give it a try. Thanks and have a great weekend.
Regards,
Chika.
Hi Chika,
Thank you for commenting. I’m doing well, hope you are too. Let me know what you think of the books and if you try the jam.
Hi Gina,
Thanks for your uplifting message this morning to all of your blog followers. It was a very needed boost, with all the things that are going on.
Also, I sure look forward to the Friday Finds! Thanks for the entertaining selections you curate every week!
Thank you for your kind words, Laurie. I appreciate your comments…and your books!