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Hi all. I’m sorry I’ve been MIA for the last couple of days. We lost our power for almost 36 hours after being hit by the second Nor’Easter in less than a week. I’m not whining though. Okay. Maybe I’m am a little after being stuck in our house for almost two days, freezing to death because our flippin’ town doesn’t open up any schools as shelters unless the governor declares an official state of emergency. And, before you ask, all the hotels were either full or because of all the power outages they more than tripled their rates. Ahhh. Capitalism at its best. Still, there’s a thousands of poor people here in MA, who, if they didn’t lose their homes outright in the first storm last Friday, have been without power since then. So, we could have been a lot worse off.
Anyway, even before Mother Nature, aka Climate Change, decided to knock us out with a one-two punch, I was planning on posting and update. You’ve probably noticed I’m still not back to my usual self here on WordPress. My health hasn’t improved much and I have some additional chaos going on in my life right now. As a result, probably for the next 4-8 weeks, I may be a sporadic presence here. I’m going to try to do at least a couple of reviews a week, even if they’re short ones and I will also try to stop by your blogs as much as I can. Once again I apologize and I’m praying you don’t give up on me. Meanwhile, I’ll be trying not to do too much of this:
beetleypete said:
Kim, just deal with your weather, and personal stuff. We will all understand, and nobody is going anywhere. You have my email address, if you want to have a moan or gripe. You know I am there for you.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you as always Pete!🤗
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maddylovesherclassicfilms said:
Take care, Kim. Hope things get back to normal for you real soon.
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Meher Gandhi said:
Hope you get well, soon!
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thebookwormdrinketh said:
I hope things get better!! I love how people are in need of some warmth and somewhere to go and instead of helping people take advantage… Sounds about right!! 😞😫
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Nicole. Sometimes people are NOT full of milk and kindness.😡
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thebookwormdrinketh said:
To true!!
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lifeinkarolingston said:
Just take your time! 😊 All the best!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you!🤗
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johnrieber said:
Yes, I agree with all of the other comments that you should focus on the “real world” issues you have to address…we will all be here to welcome you back!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks so much John. You’re always so supportive.🤗
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confessionsofayareader said:
I hope things start getting better for you soon.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank You! I’m sure they will.
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Saturday Nite Reader said:
Glad you are back on the grid! That storm was no joke (well two back to back!)
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you. And ow we may be getting another one Monday or Tuesday. Ugh!🤦🏻♀️
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Saturday Nite Reader said:
Ugh is right?! Be safe.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks.😙
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deesradreadsandreviews said:
Oh no! On top of everything else loss of power is not what you needed! You have every right to feel the way you feel. Take the time you need! We will never give up on you. Feel free to message or email me anytime. 🤗❤️🤗❤️
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you Deanna. I need an entire spoon factory right now!😰
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deesradreadsandreviews said:
Aww I can imagine! I wish I could send you some..
❤
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Deanna.
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(Danielle) Books, Vertigo and Tea said:
You come first always 💕 sending strong positive vibes your way. Dmstay warm and focus on your own needs 😘
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Danielle.🤗
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Looking for the Light said:
Take care of yourself and family. You were blessed to not be on the water. M
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you. We we so lucky. I can’t get the picture out of my mind of those mammoth waves completely engulfing the house on the shoreline!😱
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larrypaulbrown said:
Missed seeing your blog out here. I did know you are a Yankee and assumed weather was a factor. Stay warm and get healthy.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Larry!🤗
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Beware Of The Reader said:
Rest , rest and rest Kim! Seriously take care of your health an ddon’t worry about us. Sending you lots of good vibes here
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks so much for all your continued kindness Sophie. I’m not sure how much resting I’ll be getting done, but I’ll try.
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The Cozy Pages said:
Take care my dear. Stay warm and all the best for getting everything in order.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks so much Nina. Finally getting warm again.
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Dani☆Touch My Spine Book Reviews☆ said:
I’m so sorry, Kim!😨 There’s so much you are dealing with! I would definitely never give up on you! We have also been having power issues the last week due to power lines going down by my house! Ugh so I feel your pain! I feel so bad for those children up there up there who had to endure it at least our weather is at 70 something so we are not suffering much besides a whole fridge of food going bad!😨😨 I’m so sorry about your health!😭😭 I hate this for you. It seems my health has taken a plunge so I’m so sorry for my absence as well, my friend! I’m praying for you and Tom! Also all the families effected! Stay warm!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Dani. I’m definitely feeling overwhelmed at the moment. I’m sorry things haven’t gotten better for you. Felicia’s thinking of getting some holly water, candles, and sacrificing a chicken. You want to join in? I’m all set, except I told her I’m too much of a wuss to kill the chicken.
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Felicia Denise said:
Sometimes it feels as though life’s dark cloud just positions itself over us and hangs out for a while … Okay, wait – I’m sure this is the case! 😁
Stay warm… and sane, Kim and please feel better soon.
[After the last two craptastic months in my life, I’m considering lighting a candle, investing in holy water and killing a chicken. Let me know if you want in on this.]
😂😂😂
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you so much Felicia. I’m really hoping by May, things will be better. And I’m so sorry for your troubles. Damn straight I’m in on this with you! Um, can you take care of killing the chicken? I’m not sure I could carry that part out.
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Felicia Denise said:
Me? I was hoping you could…um…
Well, sounds like a job for the mister! 😀 😀
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
That’ll work for me Felicia.😁
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thesarahdoughty said:
I’m glad you’re okay.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you so much Sarah. I’m sorry I haven’t been on your blog as much recently. I hope you are well.😙
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jowensauthor said:
Take care, Kim, and do what you need to get yourself back together.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Jeanne. I’m starting to feel like Humpty Dumpty.
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realthog said:
Huge sympathies! Here’s hoping things all get sorted out for you soon, Kim.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you so much John.🤗
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Michelle Morrison said:
Sorry you’re dealing with all this. Take care of yourself, there is nothing wrong with having to take a break now and then. I think people understand that, and if they don’t it’s their problem, not yours.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks so much Michelle. I just can’t help feeling like I’m letting everyone down.😒
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Kayla said:
I live in Ohio and we had to deal with the same thing last week, I was without power for a little over 48 hours and i about froze to death. Sending wishes that your power gets fixed 💓❄☃
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I’m so sorry to hear that. Our power came on late this morning thank God.
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Kayla said:
That’s really great! Hope you took a scalding hot shower lol that was the first thing I did when my power came back on 😂😂 you don’t realize how much even a little hot water makes a difference until you have none
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Oh God Yes! I think I was in there for at least ten minutes! I have health issues including fibro and neuropathy, so I was a mess.
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Kayla said:
Oh jeez! Well I’m really glad your power came back on and I hope everything’s good for you now. Take care 😊
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Kayla.
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booksandbakes1 said:
Ahh!! Look after yourself. We’ll all be here waiting. Take care x
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you so much for your support Charley!😙
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booksandbakes1 said:
Always. X
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Carrie said:
Wow, sorry you guys had to deal with that. I didn’t even think of the weather being bad out your way as to why you’d been a little quiet and just figured maybe you weren’t feeling well. 😦 We had the furnace go out during one of the cold spells but thankfully they got it working that night and only had to bundle up for like 6-8 hours so I really feel for you to have to go that long. Take care of yourself though and as always I do hope you get to feeling better soon.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Carrie. We’ve lost power before, but never this badly. I guess there were several poles that came down.
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Carrie said:
So glad you got it back on now though, I know that dealing with the cold wouldn’t be helping you feel any better either. Shame that businesses were only out for the almighty dollar too instead of helping out those who needed it. 😦
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thebookdutchesses said:
I hope things get better for you. It’s completely understandable the blog is less important at the moment.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you so much. This blog and all of you mean the world to me. I’m hoping by the end of April things will have settled down.
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thebookdutchesses said:
You are very welcome! I will keeo my fingers crossed that things will settle down soon!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
😙
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foodinbooks said:
Stay safe and warm. Your fans will be waiting when you return. Sending good vibes for recovery.
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fragglerocking said:
Glad your power is back on! Take it easy and rest well. Xx
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Fraggle.🤗😙
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Samantha Duffy said:
Feel Better!!!!!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Samantha.
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Raven @ Dreamy Addictions said:
Take rest and get well soon! 🙂
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Raven.😙
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vinnieh said:
Personal life should always come first. We’ll all be here for you when you return.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Vinnie.😙
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vinnieh said:
Anytime, Kim.
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pagesandmiles said:
I hope your power returns soon!! This system of storms has been so rough on everyone. Stay safe! I hope your health improves soon as well!! ❤
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Audrey. We have our power back thank goodness, but now there’s another Nor’Easter on it’s way. March is certainly coming in like a Lion!
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Jackie @ Too Much of a Booknerd said:
Please take care of yourself! Don’t worry about blogging, this is just a hobby and we’ll all understand if you need to step away for a bit! ❤
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks you so much Jackie! I do lose sight of it being a hobbie sometimes.🤗
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ignitedmoth said:
Oh, that’s awful! 😦 Sorry things have been so rough. Definitely take care and focus on you. All your blogging buddies will be here when you make your triumphant return! 😀 ❤ I hope things start improving for you soon. Hugs and best wishes!! ❤
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you so much! Hopefully things will settle down by the end of April!🤞🏻
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lostartofreadingblog said:
I’m sorry to hear, but take your time, deal with everything and we will be here when you get back 🙂
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Asia. I’m going to try not to be completely gone. Just a little less active for the next 4-8 weeks.
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Jen said:
That’s absolutely crazy that power was out that long!! How is that even legal?! Especially with frigid temperatures, I’m just, wow, I’m so sorry. Again. 😦 And I’m sorry migraines are so evil. Sending sooooo many hugs your way!!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Jen.😙
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mlbradford said:
Oh Kim, I feel for u
2 weeks after th snow here in th village melted, we’ve been subjected to th “Beast From The East” all day and I’ve been stricken wth my eleventyfirst bout of flu since November
Mucked up weather patterns? Too right, my face got sunburnt only yesterday…
Anyway, no worries, Kim – there’s nothing like a fine whine 😉
Keep warm and well 🙂
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I’m so sorry you have the flu again Brad. Feel better.😙
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mlbradford said:
Thanks Kim – trying to write as much as I can to keep my mind off it (well, it’s too bitterly cold out to go partying tonight!) 😉
Bless u
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