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I had a mild obsession with the Rat Pack in college, especially Sammy Davis Jr. He had a complicated personal life, but his ability to entertain through singing, acting, and dancing made him on of the most prolific Black entertainers of his day. In celebration of what would have been his 100th birthday, here is a video of a song that still gives me chills, I've Gotta Be Me

https://youtu.be/OXYndNL4Mu8

#tuesdaytunes

I intended to take a nonfiction break; apparently I'm not 😂🤷🏻‍♀️

Back again for the 6th annual #ChunksterChallenge! Is there a giant book you‘ve always wanted to read but have been intimidated by its size? Tackle it in 2026 and enjoy the bragging rights! Start gradually with stepped-up categories— or join me in diving right into a Colossal Chunkster! (Tagged is the book I‘ll be starting on Jan.1.)

#ChunksterChallenge2026

Really enjoyed this. McCullough did a great job at examining the life and career of John Adams. Also well-covered were the relationship between Adams and other historical figures, such as Abigail Adams, Jefferson, and Washington. While it's definitely has a focus on American events, the book does also examine how other world events, such as the French Revolution, affected events in Adams's life. Definitely recommend.

I‘m posting one book a day from my massive collection. No description, no reason for why I want to read it.

#ABookADay2025

I didn't know that the Thanksgiving game halftime show was a thing, but I'm glad it was this year! Jack White is a top-tier guitarist and musician, and as a basic white man, I just can't resist a rock guitar/hip-hop mash-up 😜

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk5lQbI1t04

#tuesdaytunes

I've just finished this absolutely marvellous graphic biography of the Mitford family. What an incredible, talented, hot mess they were! Recommended heartily.

#WickedWords @AsYouWish #Diary

#sundaybuddyread unite over their disdain of Picasso

#Read2025 #MonthlyNonFiction #SheSaid

Finished this morning for #SundayBuddyRead this was a engaging memoir about an amazing woman. A gifted artist & writer, this book focuses on her time with Pablo Picasso & could be titled “Surviving Picasso” who was a giant ass hat man baby. It‘s hard to separate the frustration with the man from his art, but the real interest in book is Francoise‘s perspective on his art & her own. Thanks to the fabulous ⬇️