MONDAY BOOK DATE:
Yes, I missed Monday Book Date as I didn't think I had much to show but I will...........I finally finished The Memory Keeper's Daughter and the second half of the book seemed to go much faster. I think sometimes when you read in 'fits and starts' that it takes away from the story line and for the last half of the book I actually sat down in the afternoon and read for a good solid hour at least instead of my usual 15 minutes with me nodding off to sleep in the evening. I truly enjoyed this book and I would recommend it...4 stars for sure and although sad, the writing and the characters became very real....almost like it wasn't fiction...I wonder how close the author is to a situation like that as her knowledge and story were wonderful. There is sadness but there is also much joy. When fiction becomes as real to me as non-fiction...I call that a good book!
For my new fiction book.....I chose a book I had already owned for awhile..............yes, I used to buy "Oprah's Picks' until I noticed a common thread of abuse running through all the books she picked for her book club. This one is very good but that's because I love history and although it is fiction....it is historical fiction and based on the author's real family history. "LALITA TADEMY is a former vice-president of Sun Microsystems who left the corporate world to immerse herself in tracing her family's history and writing her first book, CANE RIVER." There are even photograph's and documents from her family's history as slaves.....very interesting...what a strong courageous family she came from. I don't think this one will take long to get through!
Still reading this one in which each chapter is a different story so it's not like I can't put it down...I'm almost done with it but it is a nice book to pick up at the end of the day....really enjoyable!
As for watching...........I caught up with Maker's Haven and Brooklyn Knitfolk podcasts and I also started watching a new podcast by Crochet Cupcake which is a mother and daughter team from Puerto Rico and now I am concerned about them and their entire island of course. It was very strange that I started watching their podcast at that particular time. They even mentioned that they had just survived Irma but that Maria was coming. I pray for all of them and hopefully they are alright and will be back soon podcasting! I watched the Doctor Thorne series on Amazon based on a book by Anthony Trollope and produced by Julian Fellows of Downton Abbey fame. It was 4 episodes and very good! Now, I want to read all of Anthony Trollope and there is plenty out there and they are mostly all FREE on the Kindle app!!! I downloaded several. Terra of Terra's Garden (on my sidebar) has been praising his books for a long time now and I did have him on my book list...but he just got promoted to the top of the list! Usually the book is even better! Now I'm watching another great series.....Cranford also on amazon Prime video but these were both on PBS too.
(Bible reading.........I'm on Chapter 3 - Leviticus)
TUESDAY CLEANING and ORGANIZING:
This was the big 'mama jamma" folks! The twice yearly garbage pickup of practically anything and everything and I scored big time on cleaning and organizing...take a look at this! My garage is practically empty....okay, maybe not empty....I still have that back wall to clean and clear but it looks a sight better and I did a happy dance when I saw them come and take every bit of it away! Even those ugly blue garbage cans! Yay!!!!!
WEDNESDAY DECORATING:
Tuesday was also when I went to Mountain Home to the RA doctor (just for refills....you have to show up or they won't refill your meds).........so while I was in Mountain Home I stopped at Hobby Lobby and got a Fall mug for my Pumpkin Spice Latte's which I will be making as soon as things cool off down here....................
and a frame for my Frost is on the Pumpkin cross stitch. This is mint green and I am thinking I might paint it orange or red or teal......we'll see..............
I also received the snowflake sequin/buttons in the mail that I bought on Etsy..............she sent me a little packet of smaller ones too.....so nice!
So there.............I think I'm caught up! Today my new termite person is outside drilling holes in the foundation and doing a real termite protection job which Terminix never did! He is very nice and has been at it all afternoon! I'm so glad I switched companies. They are diligent, professional and less expensive too! It rained here yesterday and this morning so I feel better now....it was getting pretty 'crispy' around here!
I hope your week is going well! Happy Trails!!!
Yes, I missed Monday Book Date as I didn't think I had much to show but I will...........I finally finished The Memory Keeper's Daughter and the second half of the book seemed to go much faster. I think sometimes when you read in 'fits and starts' that it takes away from the story line and for the last half of the book I actually sat down in the afternoon and read for a good solid hour at least instead of my usual 15 minutes with me nodding off to sleep in the evening. I truly enjoyed this book and I would recommend it...4 stars for sure and although sad, the writing and the characters became very real....almost like it wasn't fiction...I wonder how close the author is to a situation like that as her knowledge and story were wonderful. There is sadness but there is also much joy. When fiction becomes as real to me as non-fiction...I call that a good book!
For my new fiction book.....I chose a book I had already owned for awhile..............yes, I used to buy "Oprah's Picks' until I noticed a common thread of abuse running through all the books she picked for her book club. This one is very good but that's because I love history and although it is fiction....it is historical fiction and based on the author's real family history. "LALITA TADEMY is a former vice-president of Sun Microsystems who left the corporate world to immerse herself in tracing her family's history and writing her first book, CANE RIVER." There are even photograph's and documents from her family's history as slaves.....very interesting...what a strong courageous family she came from. I don't think this one will take long to get through!
(Bible reading.........I'm on Chapter 3 - Leviticus)
TUESDAY CLEANING and ORGANIZING:
This was the big 'mama jamma" folks! The twice yearly garbage pickup of practically anything and everything and I scored big time on cleaning and organizing...take a look at this! My garage is practically empty....okay, maybe not empty....I still have that back wall to clean and clear but it looks a sight better and I did a happy dance when I saw them come and take every bit of it away! Even those ugly blue garbage cans! Yay!!!!!
WEDNESDAY DECORATING:
Tuesday was also when I went to Mountain Home to the RA doctor (just for refills....you have to show up or they won't refill your meds).........so while I was in Mountain Home I stopped at Hobby Lobby and got a Fall mug for my Pumpkin Spice Latte's which I will be making as soon as things cool off down here....................
I hope your week is going well! Happy Trails!!!
Glad you finished and enjoyed the book. That mug is adorable. Once again, you have been very busy with your cleaning and organizing. I wish we had large junk pick up days. We have to pay to take it to the dump.
ReplyDeleteI am very glad they do as you can see how much stuff I had! LOL! It would cost me a fortune if I had to pay for it!
DeleteI love historical fiction too and am always happy for a recommendation. Love the snowflakes! And I'm glad you've got a good termite person. I've never heard good things about Terminix.
ReplyDeleteI think you would enjoy this book then. I'm finding it very interesting and well written. I am glad about the new pest company also...and yes, Terminiz just kept getting worse. The employees were nice but the corporate management was just terrible.
DeleteI just got a book at the library you posted about. I can't wait to pick a project from it. Maybe make gifts for Christmas from some too. I love your mug! It heated up here as well, but it is giving us some good days to clean up the barn rubble too.
ReplyDeleteWhich book was it? I know, I need to get out and do some serious painting!
DeleteHey S.I.A.,,, don't laugh,,, with being in limbo (moving and negotions on home) I am kinda missing 'house cleaning'.. I need therapy!! lol! Actually,,, more than anything,,, I miss my crafting room...
ReplyDeleteSo,, have some fun cleaning and crafting,,, for me... heeheehee...
I like a balance myself. I'm not one to like to do anything for long...multiple interests and multiple projects! LOL! I hope you are settling in at your new home and having fun unpacking and 'nesting'!
DeleteAhh I see garden art in you discards!! Wouldn't you know!! :)
ReplyDeleteYou have the eye of an artist!
DeleteI'm glad you had some good reads, Sandra. I agree with you about how reading in fits and starts can affect how you feel about the book. I have wishy washy thoughts about whether I'm going to like the book sometimes but once I'm immersed in it, it does get better. Glad you had some good cleaning done. The tween has been refreshing her room by moving things around, getting rid of stuff, etc.
ReplyDeleteI always like to read a book completely as you never know how it might take a turn and you would miss out....I'm glad I completed that one as it was better than I thought it would be.
DeleteGood for your daughter....I wish she could come and help me! LOL!
It's getting "crispy" out here too :) I really like it. I'm okay with saying goodbye to summer now! Congrats on all the cleaning. I know how good it feels to "purge" and get rid of old junk that I somehow felt was important before lol...gosh I have no time to read books these days. We're lucky if we can get a movie in each night now. I love your pumpkin mug!!
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