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At 65 I’ve decided to learn a new sport. Many women I know are searching for that Third Act, The Passion in their lives in this final chapter. If I were prudent, I would take up golf or perhaps pursue hiking, biking, or yoga. I’ve decided Polo is my new passion. Think of hockey, combined with Chess, add a pinch of danger and a helping of thrill at 35 miles per hour on a horse, and you have somethi Read more of this blog post »

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	Worlds Apart: A Textbook in Planetary Sciences by Guy Consolmagno, Martha Schaefer (Goodreads Author) 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 1994 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny

by Kiran Desai

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The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times

by Jane Goodall

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The Falcon Thief: A True Tale of Adventure, Treachery, and the Hunt for the Perfect Bird

by Joshua Hammer (Goodreads Author)

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Martha Schaefer rated a book it was amazing All the Children Are Home by Patry Francis (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Well written characters and an engaging story
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Martha Schaefer rated a book it was amazing Queen Esther by John Irving (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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As always, excellent research and lots to learn here. Characters are predictable but well rounded.
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Gave up, just couldn't slog through, not enough action ...more
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