Isn't that how it always goes? With the library being open for curbside pickup, I've been able to start some books on my to-read list and well as get through a mountain of tv shows and movies! The library has definitely helped take me to other worlds and realms during these unusual times. Where did [...]
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Reading From Home (RFH)
Ever since this pandemic hit, I have had the ability to work from home. I consider myself extremely lucky to be able to say that as others are not as fortunate. I have been staying with only a few select people seen on the regular/semi-regular and have been using my bits of free time to [...]
Well Past Due
Last year was a big year for me and books. I was inspired by a friend who had put her reading challenge at 52 books - basically a book a week. I usually would set mine a bit lower, say in the 20's or 30's. What really changed last year was my embrace of the [...]
What a whirlwind!
This year has gone by so quickly! The last few months have been quite busy for me with work, but I'm finally back for more posts! Today, as it is the end of the year, I'm going to share my year in photos! Let the reminiscing begin! January: January started as any other month, but [...]
What is a weekend?
Ah yes, the weekend is here! For most, the weekend is a time of relaxation and plans and events, but for me there is always some work to be done! However, when I do have the random weekend off, I make sure to fill it with calm and pajamas. As we get ready for Halloween [...]
Movie-Adaptation Monday!
There are a plethora of movies coming out this year, with many adaptations from books. I have a book pile that never dwindles and only seems to grow, but I have been able to get through some content recently. This past week, I saw a trailer for a movie called The Bookshop, which immediately perked [...]
Mysterious Monday
Here we are again, ready to begin a new adventure! This past Saturday, I held our monthly book club, and yearly annual raku pot painting party, to discuss Stiff: the Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach. I was so pleased to find out that all who had finished or begun the book had [...]
Mysteriouser and mysteriouser…
Good evening and happy Monday to you! Perhaps you had a most splendid start to your week or a rocky one, we've done it. Made it through yet another manic Monday. So, what else is there to do left for today, but cap it off with a little bit of mystery? Do you ever get [...]
Time to bring the dead back to life.
Finally through all of my audiobooks and having finished a book for last weeks book club, I find myself with a night off of deadlines. I may be trying to catch up on some podcasts, but they're not going anywhere. Here I am at home, relaxing early after last night's Oscars ran late...enter Netflix. Whatever [...]
Some secrets are best left unknown.
Good evening. Happy Monday! It's been a couple weeks and much has happened that has kept me busy. What is currently keeping me busy? Murder. I've gotten right into the thick of things with a new audiobook. Now to unveil the newest addition to our Murder Monday: It's too bad that there aren't enough hours [...]