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This movie was hilarious. 

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tumblr mirrors on ‘photosugar’

So idk if others have noticed this before - but it’s the first time I’m seeing this, hence the post.

There’s a website, https://www.photosugar.com, which apparently mirrors all pictures, gifsets etc. people post on their tumblrs (and also other social media sites like twitter and instagram, if I understand it correctly). An eample for a tumblr user, with my name: https://www.photosugar.com/tu/lordhellebore

Now it won‘t turn up anything but a 404 error in my case, because I sent an e-mail to the contact address, which is darius@photosugar.com with the title “My content on your website”:

Hello, it’s come to my attention that you are mirroring all of the posts containing pictures/gifs that I post on my tumblr. I am asking you to stop pulling the content from my tumblr and to delete me from your website. tumblr username is „lordhellebore“ Thank you.

I got a reply consisting of the single word “removed” after just one day, and as you can see, it worked perfectly fine with the informal mail I sent. So if you want them to stop mirroring your tumblr, it seems all you really need to to is this.  

I can’t test the site for all of my mutuals, but I’m tagging a few whom I found on there by random trial & error, and I suggest you look yourself up if you see this post and dislike tumblr mirrors (even if this one is only for pictures, not text).

@janiedean, @ladytp, @vaysh11, @lunavagantt, @einemelodieimwind, @robb-greyjoy, @youbuggingme, @ysilme, @rex-luscus, @bai-xue, @viendiletto, @electricalice, @contessa-de-leusse, @memetic-mutism, @bluecichlid, @mrs-storm-andrews, @ladymothwing, @prismatic-bell, @kittykatknits, @tinkili

….basically, whomever I’m trying at random, it seems that you’re on there.

 Please reblog so others can know and ask for removal if they want to.

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My Review:

I’m always blown away by how quickly I get immersed in the worlds that Susan Mallery creates. Within just a few pages, I felt right at home with the characters and Pacific Northwest setting, and it was no different with her latest stand alone novel, When We Found Home.

Focusing on three half-siblings who share a father and don’t know each other exist, When We Found Home explores the meshing of strangers who are brought together by blood but must overcome distrust, broken hearts, abandonment to finally find common ground and become a true family.

Grandfather Alberto Carlesso knew that his son wasn’t the most upstanding man when a woman showed up with his twelve-year-old grandson. After DNA testing proved paternity, Alberto invites the mother and young Malcolm to live in their large house where he becomes a surrogate father to Malcolm after the sudden death of his mother.

Having taken over the family mail order food delivery business and made it more upscale and prosperous, Malcolm lives with his grandfather in their large house on Lake Washington after a disastrous break up. While he’s smart, powerful, handsome, and generally content with his life, he doesn’t trust easily and doesn’t give his heart freely anymore. Being a bachelor in his thirties isn’t ideal, but it’s his situation right now, so he’s dealing by immersing himself in work.  

After Malcolm’s dad died, Alberto discovered that there are two more children out there, and now he won’t rest until his two granddaughters are located. And more importantly, Alberto wants them to move into the mansion with them where they can be taken care of like the family they are.

Twelve-year-old Keira was plucked from foster care in California after the overdose death of her mother. She doesn’t feel safe in the large house, and she’s having a hard time adjusting to having money, a family, and people to take care of her. She has an especially hard time connecting with her brother Malcolm. The only person she seems to like is the nice barista in Malcolm’s office building, and she’s not the only one that enjoys Delaney’s company.

Callie has had it especially rough. Her mother died of cancer while Callie was in jail for a very stupid mistake when she was eighteen, and she’ll pay for that felony for the rest of her life. When she finds out she has family and that they are rich, she’s reluctant to move in with them or spend their money. She’s been on her own for so long she doesn’t think she can truly count on anyone but herself. She and Malcolm butt heads right away while she finds herself connecting with Keira and Alberto. Romance is also in the air for Callie from one of the most unexpected of people.

I give When We Found Home a 4.5 out of 5. This contemporary womens fiction focuses heavily on the struggles the three siblings have as they adapt to each other and their situations, as well as on their day-to-day struggles with putting their past behind them. Malcolm ignites a romance with barista Delaney, who has a complicated past of her own that she needs to overcome before she can move forward. Along with a few troubles in the family business and with Callie’s love interest, there’s enough conflict in this book for the plots to move along nicely. Susan Mallery brings the engaging story lines, humor, realistic dialogue and situations, as well as the emotional hits—and I enjoyed every minute spent reading this one. The characters were distinct and interesting, and you get the story from Callie, Malcolm, and Delaney’s points of view. I would have liked to have seen more of Grandpa Alberto, though. He was quite the impressive character.

About When We Found Home:

Hardcover: 432 pages

Publisher: HQN Books (July 10, 2018)

Life is meant to be savored, but that’s not easy with no family, limited prospects and a past you’d rather not talk about. Still, Callie Smith doesn’t know how to feel when she discovers she has a brother and a sister–Malcolm, who grew up with affection, wealth and privilege, and Keira, a streetwise twelve-year-old. Callie doesn’t love being alone, but at least it’s safe. Despite her trepidation, she moves into the grand family home with her siblings and grandfather on the shores of Lake Washington, hoping just maybe this will be the start of a whole new life.

But starting over can be messy. Callie and Keira fit in with each other, but not with their posh new lifestyle, leaving Malcolm feeling like the odd man out in his own home. He was clever enough to turn a sleepy Seattle mail-order food catalog into an online gourmet powerhouse, yet he can’t figure out how to help his new sisters feel secure. Becoming a family will take patience, humor, a little bit of wine and a whole lot of love. But love isn’t Malcolm’s strong suit…until a beautiful barista teaches him that an open heart, like the family table, can always make room for more.

In this emotional, funny and heartfelt story, Susan Mallery masterfully explores the definition of a modern family—blended by surprise, not by choice—and how those complicated relationships can add unexpected richness to life.

 Purchase Links

Amazon | Books-A-Million | Barnes & Noble

About Susan Mallery

#1 NYT bestselling author Susan Mallery writes heartwarming, humorous novels about the relationships that define our lives-family, friendship, romance. She’s known for putting nuanced characters in emotional situations that surprise readers to laughter. Beloved by millions, her books have been translated into 28 languages.Susan lives in Washington with her husband, two cats, and a small poodle with delusions of grandeur. Visit her at SusanMallery.com.

Connect with Susan

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Giveaway

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 Susan Mallery’s TLC Book Tours Stops for WHEN WE FOUND HOME:

Excerpt Tour:

Monday, June 18th: From the TBR Pile

Tuesday, June 19th: Book Reviews and More by Kathy

Wednesday, June 20th: Books & Spoons

Thursday, June 21st: Palmer’s Page Turners

Friday, June 22nd: The Sassy Bookster

Monday, June 25th: Reading Reality

Tuesday, June 26th: A Holland Reads

Wednesday, June 27th: Drey’s Library

Thursday, June 28th: Cheryl’s Book Nook

Monday, July 2nd: The Sketchy Reader

Tuesday, July 3rd: Satisfaction for Insatiable Reader

Friday, July 6th: What is That Book About

TBD: Mama Reads Blog

TBD: OMG Reads

Instagram Tour:

Monday, July 9th: @read.write.coffee

Tuesday, July 10th: @worldswithinpages

Wednesday, July 11th: @thepagesinbetween

Thursday, July 12th: @utcbookblog

Thursday, July 12th: @mwladieswholit

Friday, July 13th: @brookesbooksandbrews

Saturday, July 14th: @pretty_little_library

Sunday, July 15th: @createexploreread

Sunday, July 15th: @basicbsguide

Review Tour

Monday, July 9th:Satisfaction for Insatiable Reader

Monday, July 9th: From the TBR Pile

Tuesday, July 10th: Books & Bindings

Tuesday, July 10th: Book Reviews and More by Kathy

Wednesday, July 11th: Broken Teepee

Thursday, July 12th: Reading Reality

Friday, July 13th: Not in Jersey

Monday, July 16th: Kritter’s Ramblings

Tuesday, July 17th: Palmer’s Page Turners

Wednesday, July 18th: Bewitched Bookworms

Thursday, July 19th: Into the Hall of Books

Friday, July 20th: Kahakai Kitchen

Monday, July 23rd: Patricia’s Wisdom

Monday, July 23rd: Cheryl’s Book Nook

Tuesday, July 24th: Becky on Books

Wednesday, July 25th:OMG Reads

Thursday, July 26th: Why Girls Are Weird

Friday, July 27th: Moonlight Rendezvous

Monday, July 30th: The Romance Dish

Monday, July 30th: Stranded in Chaos

Tuesday, July 31st: Romantic Reads and Such

Wednesday, August 1st:Mama Reads Blog

Thursday, August 2nd: A Chick Who Reads

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First garden harvest of 2018. Not too bad for early June in the Midwest. #strawberries #gardening #organic #organicgardening #homegrown

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(via The Cottage at Firefly Lake by Jen Gilroy - #TLCBookTours Review and Giveaway • Bewitched Bookworms)

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(via Soulmates by Jessica Grose - #TLCBookTours Review and Giveaway • Bewitched Bookworms)

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35 tumblr posts that will rip a hole in your brain.

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(via Blog Tour and Giveaway - Fractured by Catherine McKenzie • Bewitched Bookworms)

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(via Review and Giveaway - Where We Fall by Rochelle B. Weinstein • Bewitched Bookworms)

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Strong words to use on a Resume

If you have ever had to write a resume for work or for an application, then you know the hardest part is figuring out what type of words to use that sound professional and and intelligent.

Example: If an application asks you if you have any relevant experience for a job at a day care center and you have experience, like you have babysat children. You would look at the words in the columns to see what words you should use that will help your resume stand out. You might put down “Have supervised and attended to children on a regular basis.”

I hope this is helpful to you.

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(via Audiobook Review - Swords and Scoundrels (The Duelists Trilogy #1) by Julia Knight • Bewitched Bookworms)

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I just love these stories set in Fool’s Gold, California!

(via Marry Me at Christmas by Susan Mallery • Bewitched Bookworms)

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(via Dangerous Deception by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl • Bewitched Bookworms)

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(via House of Whispers by J.L. Bryan • Bewitched Bookworms)

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(via Five Horror Novels to Scare You Silly In Time For Halloween • Bewitched Bookworms)

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(via The Dead House by Dawn Kurtagich • Bewitched Bookworms)

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How cat owners read.