Thursday, January 11, 2024
Book Review-Daughters of Green Mountain Gap
Monday, January 1, 2024
Book Review: Saga of the Mountain Sage: A Classic Historical Western Series by W. Michael Gear
This historical fiction western begins in 1825, when Richard is a young Boston gentleman attending Harvard. He is a talented and bright student studying philosophy. Richard can quote all of the greatest philosophers and he knows what is real and what is right. He is the only son of wealthy businessman Phillip Hamilton. His mother is deceased, having died during childbirth and Richard has essentially been raised by their servant, Jeffry. How is a story set in the city of Boston able to become a historical western? It begins when Phillip decides that it is time for Richard to take some responsibility, ends his financial support for the Harvard education, and sends Richard on a business trip to St. Louis - the edge of the wild frontier.
The Morning River: Sage of the Mountain Sage, Book One: A Classic Historical Western Series
Thank goodness I was on vacation when I started this book (this series of four books)! I read the series across a handful of days; including the one day that I forced myself to finally close my kindle at 3:30 am. I resumed reading immediately after breakfast the following day.
Richard begins his trip west to St. Louis with his father's bag of bank notes. He expects to make the long journey to St. Louis, make the business transaction, and return to Boston.
The chapters take us from Richard's journey to Heals Like A Willow. Her people are the Dukurika (Shoshone), the sheepeaters of the high mountains. She had married her husband, a Ku'chendikani, and lived with their tribe. We meet her as she is burying and mourning her husband and son high on a rocky slope, during a blowing snow. We later learn that she is a very powerful woman, a medicine woman, and breaks some of her People's important traditions and expectations about a woman's role in their society. However, she continues searching for what is real and what is right.
While Phillip is right, and Richard's entire world has been limited to their home, the city, and the university I was immediately concerned that sending Richard on such a journey with such a large amount of money was a very risky idea. During Richard's long journey on the river, he is aloof and stand-offish. He is not impressed by the cities and towns along the way. He looks down his nose at the people he sees in boats, on the riverbanks, and on the farms along the way. Richard was amazed at the river he traveled on but uncomfortable when he stared into the deep forests.
"... he'd watched the forest as it passed, uneasy at what might lurk in those dim shadows. Like a child hearing the ghouls in the winter wind."
During brief conversations with another gentleman, Mr. Eckhart, on the steamboat, we begin to see Richard's thoughts. When Mr. Eckhart observes that Richard may not have the ambition and character needed for frontier life, Richard responds:
"My duty, sir, is to go to Saint Louis, see to some arrangements, and return to Boston with the greatest dispatch. Thereafter, I shall retire to the university and never again endure such bad food... ill company, or the human dregs such as you see floating along on flatboats"
It is a wonder that Richard doesn't make enemies when he repeatedly and snobbishly refers to others as "animals". Oh wait, he does make enemies.
Richard arrives in St. Louis with plans of finishing this errand for his father then returning to Boston to begin courting the beautiful Laura Templeton. He has written letters to her along the journey.
But there is trouble in St. Louis. Big trouble. Life-threatening and life-changing trouble that irrevocably changes Richards life. If he survives, it is very unlikely that he will ever return to Boston.
Travis Hartman, a rugged frontiersman who is disfigured from a bear attack has partnered with long-time friend Dave Green in a business plan. They are planning an illegal trip up the Missouri River, in a keelboat, to the Upper Yellowstone River to open a trading post. During this time of unrest between the Indian tribes and each other, and the tribes and whites, permits are required to do such a thing. But Dave Green has a dream and a plan.
It is up this river and on the frontier that the lives of Richard and Heals Like A Willow, surrounded by the likes of Hartman and Green, converge. Will they collide and self-destruct or join forces and survive.
This series kept me engrossed. It was not only entertaining but educational (I had no idea how Keelboats were moved upriver) it was also thought-provoking. How do we decide what is right and wrong? And who is right? Who are the animals and who are civilized?
While many descriptions in the book are beautiful (descriptions of the people, the land, the settings) and took me to those places, it was also a time period set during a great deal of violence. There are plenty of "mature" and difficult scenes, words, and themes in this book. However, it was the reality of those times.
If you begin The Morning River, book 1 in the series, and have any inkling that you like the story, I highly recommend buying the next 3 books. I do not recommend jumping into the series somewhere in the middle or end. I wish that these 4 books had been kept in one single book (I read somewhere that the series began as either one or two books - I don't recall which - but had been separated out into 4 somewhere along the way. I would have preferred it to be one volume).
I would like to tell you more about the characters. And about the parts of the story that made me laugh and made me cry. I would like to discuss the "right", the "wrong", and how God does or doesn't work in our lives, based on the story. But telling any of those things would create spoilers and I don't want to do that. I can say that this story and these characters (and the people the characters represent from our history) will be with me for a very long time.
Thank you W. Michael Gear for writing this bit of history in this way.
You can find there series here: The Morning River: Sage of the Mountain Sage, Book One: A Classic Historical Western Series
Friday, December 29, 2023
A Suitable Arrangement by Martha Keyes - Book Review
I love it when a book makes me laugh! In "A Suitable Arrangement", Martha Keyes created the characters with wit, sass and just enough spunk to really bring them to life. They seemed to step right out of the pages of the book to share their thoughts, conversations and actions in my presence.
I really liked Juliana Godfrey. She held her head high and dared anyone to challenge her simply because she was not born into nobility. I especially liked the way she handled the head housekeeper who was constantly reminding her that she was not worthy of the title "countess". I could almost hear the housekeeper's fit of temper when she discovered her sleeping in an "important" place one morning.
I also liked the way Juliana defended the injured one who she thought was being bullied by his sibling. She did not hesitate to take action and stand in his stead.
Juliana respected the unique cultures and practices of the brothers of
Lochlarren Castle, but after a while, she did suspect they might not be
authentic. I must admit, horse races in the castle would be rather
funny, but a bit hard to believe it to be a normal activity. Still, she was willing
to rise to the challenge.
Synopsis of A Suitable Arrangement
Castles & Courtship Historical Fiction Series
Juliana Godfrey was very practical. Her mother had died when she was young and her father worked hard to provide for them. His hard work paid off! As a wealthy merchant, he was able to provide Juliana with a hefty dowry which would purchase her a place in society. The right marriage could open more doors for her father and his business, in addition to giving her a title which would require acceptance into the aristocracy.
A marriage to a Scottish Earl that needed money was a suitable arrangement for Juliana. At least she thought it was until she arrived at his castle and was not well received. Clearly, it would take a get deal of the fortitude she learned as a child to survive the Highland Scots. She was determined to adjust and embrace their culture.
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As his father was dying, Sandy Duncan learned more about the deep debt he was inheriting as the new Earl of Lismore. He also found out that he was no longer considered an acceptable suitor for the woman he had always thought he would marry. Even though the family liked him, once her father discovered he could not bring money to the marriage, he was informed that he would not be considered, even if he did bear a title.
Sandy is also informed that his father has made a marriage arrangement for him that would provide the money Lochlarren Castle, and it's dependents, required. Sandy's days of freedom ended with his father's death. He now had to shoulder the full weight of the Earldom.
When his bride-to-be arrived at the castle 2 days late, he was in no mood to greet her with a hardy welcome. Neither he, nor his brothers or household, stepped outside of the castle to give her a proper welcome. This lack of courtesy set the tone for the minutes, days and weeks that followed.
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When an earl needs money to pay ancestral debts, restore his castle and care for family & staff, he marries for wealth instead of equality. However, Sandy Duncan, Earl of Lismore, has met his match!
My Recommendation
The humor in this book gave a wonderful balance to the antagonism between the characters. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys historical fiction.
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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Sci-Fi Lovers, Project Hail Mary is For You! A Book Review
Anyone who has been reading my reviews knows that I am a typical Historical/Suspense novel lover. Once in a while I get out of my comfort zone and delve into something completely different. Project Hail Mary was one of those leaps into a genre that I normally don't gravitate towards!
I can imagine that anyone who loves Science Fiction and Mystery stories would absolutely love this book. So if there is a Sci-Fi Lover on your Christmas List this book is one for them.
This book is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon and has won much acclaim!
Looking around he finds himself millions of miles away from earth with only his two deceased comrades for company.
What has happened and what is happening? His memories are slowly coming back and he realizes that he has an almost impossible task ahead. One that will be either the salvation of mankind or it's complete demise.
The sun is losing it's strength and the earth is cooling. There is another ICE AGE on the horizon unless he can find a way to capture and/or disarm the alien entity that is causing this loss of heat energy.
What else can possibly happen while Ryland is on this quest?
I found this book to be a total all encompassing read. While there were many parts that I could not wrap my head around, I think the author did an amazing job of making all of this believable, even though I don't necessarily understand all the science around it. I let my imagination run with the possibilities!
Is Earth the only planet that will suffer if the solution to the problem isn't found? Are there other possible populations in outer space that will also suffer this fate? It's time to pick up this book and find out. I can almost guarantee that once you start, you won't want to put this book down again.
I did have to re-read a few chapters in order to get a clearer picture in my mind's eye, but that was not a deterrent or a difficulty because I really wanted to understand the situation better.
Would I recommend this book? You better believe I will. As I said earlier it's not my favorite genre of book, but I think I will need to make an exception in this case. I might even have to get his other book, The Martian and read it too. Broadening my horizons is part of why I love reading.
I'm sure that a Sci-Fi lover would find this book totally engrossing and even the ending has a poignant cast to it.
I think my next read by Andy Weir will be The Martian, that's how much I enjoyed Project Hail Mary!
If you sign up for an Audible Trial you can enjoy both of these books free of charge.
I'm sure that these books will become a favorite for any Science Fiction Lover! Enjoy it, I sure did.
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Netflix Series Review - All the Light We Cannot See
A couple of weeks ago, Fran was looking for something to watch on Netflix and came upon this Netflix limited series, "All the Light We Cannot See"
If you love historical fiction, like I do, you will love this limited series. We were hooked from the very first episode and binged the whole series in one night.
All the Light We Cannot See is based on the critically acclaimed novel by Anthony Doerr.
The book was published in 2014 and was a New York Times Best Seller, and also won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction.
Netflix released the limited series on November 2, 2023. This series will have you on the edge of your seat through every episode.
Set during World War II the story follows two young individuals whose lives intersect amid the chaos of the war.
Newcomer Aria Mia Loberti as Marie-Laure LeBlanc, a blind French teenage girl and the daughter of Daniel LeBlanc played by Mark Ruffalo.
Aria Mia Loberti is really blind and this was her first acting experience.
Louis Hoffmann as Werner Pfennig, a young German orphan who eventually becomes a soldier specializing in detecting and tracking radio frequencies.
Lars Eidinger as Reinhold von Rumple, an officer of the SS who certifies and evaluates art, and jewelry.
Hugh Laurie as Etienne LeBlanc, a reclusive World War I veteran suffering from PTSD and the great uncle of Marie-Laure.
The series spans from the years 1934 to 1944. When Nazi Germany invades France, Marie, and Daniel flee to Saint-Malo to take refuge in her great-uncle's house.
All the Light You Cannot See is a rollercoaster of emotions as the series balances moments of intense drama, heart-melting romance, and the harsh realities of war.
I was emotionally invested in the journey of each character. I found myself rooting for their triumphs and feeling their heartaches as their lives intertwined. You find out early on in this series what bonds Marie and Werner, and you are eager to find out how it ends.
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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The Beauty Doctor, Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard ~ A Book Review
The Beauty Doctor is a work of fiction set in the early 1900's when the medical field was in it's infancy. Regulatory bodies were not yet in place and quackery abounded.
It was also a time of social upheaval as well. Women were just starting to demand attention not only for their family ties, but also for their own inherent worth as individuals. It was a time when the old and the new were very much at loggerheads with each other and social status was not the defining standard.
Many people made fortunes selling snake oils that promised all kinds of magical results and often times these potions and lotions were causing some very serious problems.
European trends on what constituted beauty abounded. Hence some very unsavory characters who called themselves "Doctor", managed to make themselves known to those who were wealthy and could afford their services. Working on these women's weaknesses was what worked for them. Subtle and sometimes not so subtle augmentation could make a woman feel beautiful and therefore much more attractive to her peer group.
The Beauty Doctor is the story of a young woman (Abigail), whose father was a decent doctor, and in whose footsteps she had hoped to follow. She routinely would aid her father when he made house calls and became quite efficient and proficient at many of the tasks she assisted with. What she needed now was the proper education to continue in her quest to become a doctor in truth. Alas, such was not to be the case, Abigail's father has died and her mother remarried. The new step father was not adverse to make lewd advances to his beautiful new step-daughter.
Stunned by this turn of events in her life, she decides to leave home and ask a friend for sanctuary. Arthur has taken her into his home. Being part of New York society at that time, it was only shortly after her arrival in the Hennessy Family that Arthur knew he would have to propose so that the family could keep their heads held high in their social circle. Again Abigail's life is taking a turn she did not wish for herself. She wants to become a doctor and has to find a way to do just that.
At the party to introduce Abigail to the rest of New York society, Abigail finds herself seated next to Dr. Franklin Rome, who is accompanying another wealthy socialite to this affair. He has a way about him. ""Beauty is power," Dr. Rome told her. "And with enough power, one can achieve anything." And here the plot thickens. Abigail sees a possibility that might just get her out of this engagement and further her own desires.
What follows is a twisting and turning story of her introduction to what we know today as cosmetic surgery.
This book was a very interesting story and you could picture yourself watching these lives unfold. What lengths some people would go through for their own sometimes perverse ideas of what human beauty should be and look like. I'm sure you will find it interesting and thought provoking. So many ideas being put forth by the new medical establishment and funded by those who have the money to do so.
This book certainly makes you see what was possible in an unregulated profession such as medicine was and why it's a good thing that regulations are in place today. It's a history lesson that I won't forget anytime soon for sure.
For anyone who enjoys historical novels and the development of society as we know it today, this book will surely be a hit. The Beauty Doctor scores more than 4 out of 5 stars on it's Amazon ratings.
I was given an advanced copy of the second edition by #booksirens.com in exchange for my honest review,
I would not hesitate to recommend this as a great book to read and/or enjoy with a book club. It certainly makes you stop and think!
Friday, September 8, 2023
Review of The Last Eligible Bachelor by Ashtyn Newbold
The Last Eligible Bachelor is the third book in the Seasons of Change series
The series is written by several authors who each write separate books in the set.
Thus far, I have found that these books could easily be read
as stand-alone books if a particular story appeals to you. Since the
series is historical Christian romance fiction, which is my favorite genre,
I have chosen to read the entire series and I started with the first
book. However, they do not even require being read in order since the
characters in the books are all different. They are related in theme
only.
None of the books have had a huge emphasis on religion. Rather, they are simply clean reading without any violence, gore or explicit sexual content.
I have previously read, and reviewed, books written by Ashtyn Newbold. I really enjoy the humor and witty conversations in her novels, which has now placed her in a category of favored authors for me.
Synopsis of The Last Eligible Bachelor
When Sophia Sedgwick is invited to a private party of "acceptable" young socialites to vie for one eligible bachelor, she is not interested in going. However, her parents insist on her attendance. It is a month long event, requires traveling across England to the hostesses estate, and living there for the duration. Sophia doesn't know anyone who will be there, including the matchmaking hostess, and they have never met her. She devises a plan that will allow her to spend the month with her friend, while still satisfying her parents. After all, they need never know that the "Sophia" in attendance is not her. She will send her personal maid in her place.
The Last Eligible Bachelor: A Regency Romance (Seasons of Change Book 3)Check PriceDue to her father's recent arrest, Tillie Sherbrooke and her mother are now household staff on the estate of friends who took pity on them after their downfall from society. They certainly did not want to see them homeless. Tillie becomes Sophia Sedgwick's personal maid. At first, that is a difficult position for Tillie since she had previously known Sophia as an equal. Sophia seems to have no problem relegating Tillie to the lower class. She tells Tillie that since she was born and raised a lady, she is the perfect stand-in for her. When Tillie is hesitant to play along, Sophia threatens to have both her and her mother removed from their positions and home. Tillie reluctantly agrees to the plan. Sophia further instructs her to simply attend and make sure she did not appeal to the bachelor.
Mr. Hill is immediately drawn to Sophia (Tillie) because she is kind and less conceited than the other women he has already met. She makes it clear she is not seeking a husband. She would suit his purposes perfectly. She would allow him to distance himself from the match-matching and overtly flirtatious women in attendance. He devises a plan that will allow him to fulfill his obligations without having to commit to one of the other women. He proposes that he and Sophia (Tillie) pretend to court each other until the end of this ridiculous party. Tillie is reluctant to agree. After all, she is supposed to be Sophia. Anything she does will be attributed to Sophia. However, when she discovers that Mr. Hill is related to someone who has the power to change her life drastically, she agrees to his plan.
With this alliance, the two interact with each other without reservation or
pretense and they become friends.
As I previously stated, this is a romance novel, so you can probably surmise what happens next. But I assure you, there are surprises. I found this to be a very enjoyable read. The witty characters humored me greatly. I anticipated a happy ending, therefore the novel did not make me feel stressed or overly anxious. However, when I was 80% of the way through the book, even though I was very sleepy, I refused to give in to rest until I had finished the book. So, be forewarned, you might not be able to put this book down until you have reached the end.
Previously Reviewed from the Seasons of Change Series
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Friday, August 25, 2023
Book Review of A Forgiving Heart (Seasons of Change Book 2)
Seasons of Change is a historical Christian romance book series that is written by multiple authors. The books do not share the same characters. They simply share the same theme.
A Forgiving Heart by Kasey Stockton could easily be read as a stand alone book and is one I would recommend even if you do not wish to commit to the entire series. The main character is quite believable. She does, indeed, possess a forgiving heart, but not in a way that seems beyond reason. While she has forgiven childhood mistreatment by other children, it is clear she still struggles with the memories of the selfish adult who was filled with anger and took it out on her.
This is a book that has stayed with me for days. I realize it is fiction, but the injustices are all too real. Children can be cruel, and people who should be looking out for you, often take advantage of their power. Even if our own lives have been easy, comparatively speaking, I think we all need the opportunity to consider how others may well have very painful pasts. Just telling someone they need to forgive someone seems trite and unsympathetic. Giving them time and room to work through something step by step is a more thoughtfully considered response. That is the reminder this book offered me, while also entertaining me with a romantic story.
I will warn you in advance. This is not a light reading
romance. There is a pervasive evil throughout the story, starting with
the uncle and continuing with someone viewed as a friend. Perhaps,
that is another life lesson we should all be reminded of. People are
not always who or what they seem.
A Forgiving Heart Synopsis
A Forgiving Heart
(Seasons of Change Series)Check PriceKate Kingston is now an adult, content with her life as a teacher.
When an attorney arrives one day at the school to inform her of her uncle's
death and her inheritance, she is thrown back into her past. A past
she would prefer to leave behind.
When she was 4, her parents were killed. Her uncle moved into the ancestral home in Larkfield and sent her to live with strangers. When she returned to Split Tree Manor at the age of 9, he treated her as a house servant and would not let her go outside. When she was not working in the house, she had to remain in a room with a hired woman. The one day she did manage to slip out, she was assaulted by two male neighbors while trying to defend a smaller boy. When she returned home, she was switched by her uncle for disobedience. Finally, at 12, she was sent off to school, which turned out to be a much needed reprieve.
Kate returns to Split Tree Manor, where her only real memories are
dominated by her cruel uncle. She was simply too young when her
parents died to remember Split Tree Manor as anything other than an unhappy
place. But, this was her father's home. As the older brother,
her father had inherited Split Tree Manor. Unbeknownst to her, Uncle
Bartholomew was only managing her inheritance until she reached the age of
20. She had been 20 for six months, yet her uncle did not contact her or inform
her of her inheritance. Had he not died, she would not have known that
she was the rightful heir of Split Tree Manor in Larkfield.
Kate doesn't return alone. She takes an ally with her. Alice James, the cook from the school, is thrilled with the opportunity to become Larkfield's cook. She is also joined by another married friend, Emily Nielsen, whose husband is away at war. Her hope is that these two friends can help her establish a home and re-enter society, a place where she belonged by birth, but was previously denied.
Shortly after her arrival, she meets Martin Evans who reveals that he is the younger boy from that day long ago and how he has always remembered her as his valiant defender. He wishes to repay her kindness, but he also expresses his interest in courting her.
One afternoon, when Emily doesn't return home from horseback riding, Kate
and the house staff set out to find her. Kate is not the only person
who finds Emily unconscious. Sir Peter
Evans is there and he is carrying Emily to his own horse. Kate does not recognize Peter as one of the boys from
years ago, nor does she realize he is the owner of Evanslea, but she had seen him several times recently. She acquiesces to his plans and allows him to carry Emily away while she tends to Emily's horse.
As the days pass, Kate finds unexpected friendship with one of the brothers and isn't quite sure why she is hesitant to get too close to the other one. There is something there that she doesn't quite understand or trust.
Once I started reading this book, I could not put it down. I stayed up late into the night reading. After a few hours sleep, I awoke ready to start reading again, forgetting any work I was supposed to do that day. It is an excellent book that I would recommend to anyone who enjoys a combination of romance and mystery.
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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent ~ A Book Review
Strange Sally Diamond is set to be the talk of the book world when it is published on July 18, 2023!
I love to read and I'm generally drawn to Historical Fiction and Cozy Mysteries. But once in a while I like to stretch my boundaries and search for something completely new!
Strange Sally Diamond caught my eye as a book that might interest me mainly because of the title. We just found out that one of our grandchildren is on the Autism Spectrum, she can be a little strange sometimes and I thought I might learn something when reading this book. Well, I did learn something for sure, but nothing that I had expected! This book was a real eye-opener for me.
Well, it has nothing at all to do with Autism per se, but rather what happens when someone is so damaged early in life (by circumstances imposed on them) and how the human spirit helps (or hinders) the very fragile psyche of the individual in the outer world.
Strange Sally Diamond is that girl. She has a horrific childhood that she cannot remember. At the tender age of 7 she is adopted by the very people who "found" her. So damaged was her mind, that no one was considered capable of caring for this youngster. So the psychologist and the medical doctor (The Diamonds) who were working with her, were granted guardianship of this young girl and adopted her.
Sally is a reclusive person, by nature of where she has come from and what she has been through, and encouraged to be so by her "new family". Much media attention followed her for many years after she was first rescued. In order to help her the Diamonds decide to live in the country away from media attention while Sally grows up.
She has a loving relationship (in her mind) with her new mom and dad as they don't make too many demands on her personally. She is home schooled and doesn't have too many friends. Sally's problems begin when she tries to incinerate her father after his death in their home. He left instructions for her and she followed them to the letter! Media frenzy ensues as Sally is arrested for this "crime" and she's no longer protected by the confines of the family home. She only has a couple of really good family friends who have been with her from the time of her arrival on the family 's farm.
Stepping out into the world for the first time Sally must learn to navigate a world she does not know or understand and really has not been a part of for most of her life. Her new mom and dad had sheltered her completely. After mom's death, dad kept her even more isolated from the "outside world". But then he died too.......
The twists and turns in this book are enough to keep you turning the pages. What is "normal" and how do you help someone who is NOT part of that very narrow definition?
Sally has some help, but she also has a lot to learn both about the present, the past and the future.
You can pre-oder this book through Amazon and it will be published July 18 of this year. It is a page turner and if you enjoy mind bending books, this one will keep you totally captivated.
I'm going back to re-read it once again, it is that good. Mark your calendar or pre-order the choice is yours, but you will not regret reading this book!
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Book Review - Lost Roses
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Book Review - A Girl Called Samson
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Friday, March 10, 2023
St. Patrick's Day Socks Reviewed
Get Ready to Wear Your Leprechaun and Shamrocks for St. Patrick's Day!
St. Patrick's Day is only a week away. Last year, we let the holiday slip-up on us and we were not prepared to wear our green. For me, I work at home, so there was no one around to pinch me for not wearing green. However, our son works in an office that has apparel restrictions.
Thinking outside of the box this year, I wanted him to be able to have fun wearing the traditional green shamrocks or leprechauns. The only things I could think of that would be hidden apparel that he could wear were undershirts, boxer shorts and socks. It is already too warm to wear a thick undershirt and you can't really show off boxer shorts in the office setting. I thought socks would be the perfect choice.
I had no idea there were so many St. Patrick's Day socks available! Since he still needed to appear to be in dress code with his black socks, I opted for black socks with green shamrocks, but I also purchased the socks with the St. Patrick's Day puppy on them for after work.
Fun St. Patrick's Day Socks
If you are free to wear whatever your heart desires on St. Patrick's Day, there are a lot of fun designs on socks for you. Choose from leprechauns, clovers, lucky horseshoes, the puppy I chose, just plain green socks or a combination of fun designs.
Whatever your preference, embrace the luck of the Irish and have fun
sporting the green on St. Patrick's Day. Above all, avoid being
pinched!
Be sure to look for the socks that ship from Amazon for faster delivery!
Which is your favorite?
Parquet St. Patrick's Day Dog Novelty Socks for Men…Check Price Good Luck Sock Men's St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun Socks, AdultCheck Price 15 Pairs St. Patrick's Day Socks Shamrock Clover Stripe Crew Socks Green Irish Leprechaun Socks for Adults Men Women Party Holiday Gift Cosplay, 15 StylesCheck Price Triple M Plus Men's Mid Calf Green Dress socks,One size fits most men; Sock Size 10-13. (Bright Green/Black 1 Pairs)Check Price
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