Tracy Novinger, Author...

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My third published book.
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The story plunged me into a colorful cast of complex characters enmeshed in a plot that kept my interest to the end. What I admired in particular is the skillful way the author incorporates the WW II history of Aruba. I also liked the story's alternate perspectives between the adventurous but naive girl Alissia and the questioning adult she becomes. Because Alissia wrestles with guilt over her past misdeeds and questions the legacy of war on the island, she must return to Aruba for answers. The story's tension keeps building. References to Alice in Wonderland that are woven into the story give it an added dimension.
Audra Willeke
Professor of German Literature, Emerita

The Book :  arubawinds.blogspot.com/

The Writer: tracynovinger.blogspot.com/

By Plane & Canoe

We have been traveling in China and in Canada's Wabakimi wilderness. Two extremes.

Cool in Austin in August

By June 21st, 2011, Austin had already had 45 days of temperatures over 100˚F/38°C. Twenty-four more days tie the record. I don’t know if we have reached that yet, but we must be close. Summers are always hot, but not this hot. The rest of the year rewards us with mostly great weather for our travail.

We have another très cool reward--Barton Springs Pool with its natural, ever-flowing water. The water temperature ranges from 68.0 °F (20.0 °C) in the winter to about 71.6 °F (22.0 °C) in the summer. Real fans swim laps in the early morning all year long. Many then dress in professional garb and leave for work downtown, just a a few minutes away.

In summer I treat myself to lap swimming several mornings a week. The pool is 1000 ft./304.8 meters long. After the initial plunge into the water takes my breath away, I feel quite comfortable. I love seeing the sun come up and swimming in open air. Afterwards I feel cool and mellow. Swim free before 9:00 am (closed Thursday mornings).