Book Reviews and Money Saving Tips

Covid-19 is real.   It seems that statement should be ludicrous but sadly it isn’t.   There are still people who deny that the pandemic is real.   Those people have brought pain to their survivors.   I have one relative who lost her father because he denied the existence of the pandemic, refused the shots when offered, and paid the ultimate price with his death.   His demise is unfortunate, the pain he has caused his daughter is unacceptable.   Face it, vaccinations save lives and pain.   Avoiding vaccination may condemn your loved ones to unbearable grief. The following narrative is from a friend of mine who spent the last several weeks dealing with a parent’s worse nightmare, the fear of losing a child.   This is unedited and heart-rending.   An unvaccinated caregiver is suspected to be the cause of this nightmare. I feel like we can BOTH finally breathe again and I am happy to have a week where I am not wearing puke in my hair. Now ...

This cuts just fine and I like the cordless aspect.  The only issue I could find was that the power cord is very difficult to plug into the unit for charging and does not feel secure even when it is in.  The plug has a flat spot and a notch on it to ensure that you  plug it in properly.  Even making sure that the notch is in the right place and the flat spot is where it belongs, it still does not plug in securely.  The unit charges or appears to do so even though the plug seems insecure.  The charging window indicates 290.  There is nothing in the instruction pamphlet to indicate what that means.  It says when fully charged the indicator light will blink and it may turn off.  I'm curious about the word "may" , should it turn off, is it bad if it doesn't turn off.  Use of the word "may" may cause concern.  This unit seems fine but a little more attention to the plug and the instructions would have given it the coveted five stars. F...

Smishing scams are similar to phishing scams but using text messaging instead of emails to acquire your personal information.  We received a text message this morning claiming to be from the USPS  that informed us that our package delivery needed to be rescheduled and click on the link to reschedule.   Clicking on this link will take you “somewhere” not the USPS.  At that location, you will be asked for personal information to “verify” your rescheduling.  THIS IS A SCAM.  I’ve posted this warning as this is the first time I’ve personally seen this scheme.

Great Space Saving Footprint , March 30, 2021 I had a standard two outlet wall plate and was using both outlets, one for a USB charger. I was able to put this in, do away with the USB charger and have three sockets to spare. This is a super space saving fixture. From the vendor: 【Huge Power Multi Plug Outlet Extender】3750W/250V heavy duty design with 4 AC port and 2 USB in one outlet/socket. It allows you charge multi devices at the same time. Suitable for most phones, tablets and other appliance. 【Quick USB Charging Ports】2 USB ports are built in smart charging technology, the USB ports will detect your devices automatically and deliver the fastest charge speed up to 2.4A (5V/2.4 Max Each Port), 2 USB ports (Total 2.4A/12W) can charge almost any USB device. 【Small and Exquisite Design】This wall outlet expander is cube-shape designed, and its dimensions are 2.05*1.7*1.7 inches. Because of its compact body, this usb plug adapter is portable and suitable for narrow places, such as behi...

Link:  The Adventures of Hardy Belch    Link: Hardy Belch and Tiny Return This book may have been received free of charge from a publisher or a publicist. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases if you click on a purchasing link below.#CommissionsEarned

MYTOW Self Drilling Drywall Anchor Assortment Kit(102pcs,pack), Drywall Anchors Heavy Duty, Drywall Anchor Variety Pack Set for Walls and Ceilings, for Picture hanging,heavy items, shelves,curtain rod I love these for drywall. They work well and give you a secure hold. This was a good mix of anchors. From the vendor: Assortment Kit 🔩 [PRECISE & EASY INSTALLATION] MYTOW’s patented self-drilling drywall anchors secure to the drywall with increased load capacity. Can be used for 3/8”, 1/2” and 5/8” drywall board. No pre-drilling required. Easy to install, remove and re-install. 🔩 [VALUE PACK] MYTOW drywall anchor set contains an assortment of small and large screws and anchors for both light and heavy weight hanging jobs. Bonus- comes with additional drywall sheetrock screws,which can be used for sheet metal and drywall. Applications: child safety,curtains,lighting fixtures or accessories,bookshelves,wall or shelf mountings,audio equipment,interior decorations,intercoms,wall clock...

This drill has substantially more torque than my previous cordless drill.  I honestly don't know if it is the 20v vs. 12v but it is more powerful.  I like that it comes with two batteries and a wealth of tips.  It has a nice feel to it.  I am surprised the warranty is only 6 months.  That is the only detriment I can see. From the vendor: 【Brushless Motor & Max 530In-lbs Torque】 High performance brushless motor optimizes drill's efficiency. Compared with the brushed drill, the built-in brushless motor of TECCPO cordless drill can protect you from sparks and noise, allows you to efficiently complete your work in a safe and quiet environment. 530 in-lb high torque fulfills a wide range of needs of various applications 【21 + 1 Position Clutch & 2 Variable Speed】 21+1 torque settings, 2 speeds(0-400RPM/0-1500RPM) adjustment and variable speed trigger provide favorable force and precise control for driving in/out screws to prevent stripping, and drilling int...

I finally finished my novel.  The only good thing I found about the pandemic is I had the time to sit down and type the 90K+ words to finish the book.  I’ve read Sci-Fi since I could read.  I wrote my first Sci-Fi short story on a tiny portable typewriter I won for selling greeting cards. The thousands of books I have read have primed me to write this one.   It took me ten years of perseverance to get the darn thing done.  I can only hope that Volume II won’t take as long.   With the pace of technology, if I take too long it will be science fact and not fiction.  Kiku is a recessive gen-engineered warrior living on the tough streets of a fringe planet barely out of restricted status. Unbeknownst to Kiku is the wealth of abilities lying within her, waiting for the right trigger to bring her potential to full bloom. Gen-engineered warriors are long forgotten, banned remnants of a galactic-wide dictatorship long since defunct. Kiku’s quest is ...