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Happy Thanksgiving U.S.A! – 2014

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I sincerely hope all nations have a celebration that’s comparable to our Thanksgiving Day celebration. If we get too caught up in the day-to-day struggle to keep moving forward, it’s nice to know that we can at least set aside one day to just be thankful for whatever little bit it is what we have. Sure there’s historical, political, and for those who choose, even religious ties to this holiday, but it doesn’t have to be that complicated.

Today I’m thankful for:

There is so much to be thankful for in life. Even the things that bother us can most times be turned around and become matters of gratitude. It bothers me that I don’t have a computer that works consistently, but at least I have one. I thank God for every blessing in my life and for the love and patience of those around me who put up with my complaining.

Thank you to everyone who have read, followed, and or supported the ToiBox of Words. Whoever and wherever you are, whether celebrating or not, just know that someone somewhere is likely grateful for you.

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Review: The Woodcutter

The Woodcutter by Kate Danley

I give this book a 5.

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The Woodercutter is tasked with keeping the balance of the Fae World and the Human World while he, himself is something a little different. In efforts to keep the balance, The Woodcutter must now take on the mantle of detective in order to solve, and hopefully prevent, the murders of young people in his woods.

I am not familiar with the story of a woodcutter and for me, this was an entirely new look into the typical fairy tale world.  It was a little confusing and off-putting at times to see how the many old and new tales intermingled, but in the end I liked it. It can sometimes be risky to mix stories (especially fairy and folk tales) and genres, but I like the way Danley has done it.

The slow pace of the story, I feel, added to the suspense that would build up from time to time and capture my heart. The Woodcutter is reminiscent to an investigative noir character trying to solve a case but with sprinkles of magic all around him. That is, however, when he isn’t taking on the role of nurturer. It’s not unusual to see men as father figures, but nurturer is a little different. The way he is connected to the trees and the way he seeks to help the fairies and the children make him a very unique character that I’ve grown to love.

I think this is a good adult and teen read.

This review has been posted to GoodReads. If you’d like to obtain a copy of this book, try this link.

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Character Files from the ToiBox 75: Mr. Thornton – Opinion on Eternal Curse

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What is the Eternal Curse to: Subject FM 5-Mr. Thornton

Mr. Thornton doesn’t believe in curses or good and bad luck. He believes that each life has its own plan and path to follow; and just like Paul, seeing as that’s where Paul gets it from, he believes you have to take the good with the bad.

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