Just some random notes about disturbing things that go on in my town:
- There was an armed home invasion by several people including a pregnant woman.
- A 14 year old boy was killed. He recently became a father.
- Statement by cursing guy in library, "They are harassing my girlfriend. If they'd like, she could wup their ass!"
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Slowly but surely
I am making a bit of progress on cleaning up the house and getting rid of stuff. My philosophy is, if it fell on the floor and got bent or dirty, out it goes. I am sure I cut it out or saved it for some good reason, but I know I can't deal with everything in that category.
Read a book called Pillow talk (book) on the Nook. It might have been a "free Friday" book, by Freya North. A woman is a jewelry designer in London. She runs into a man that she had a brief infatuation for many years ago when he was a guitarist in a rock band. He is now a teacher in an exclusive boys school sort of far from London. After a chance encounter, they get back together. There is also a theme of sleep walking and not very good parents. Her main influence was a woman she was visiting for a service project. They became very close and the woman left her a beautiful stone which she finally uses to make a fabulous bracelet which starts her career on its way.
Feel like I have no life except through literature and film. Cried over the last in the series of Call the midwife last night. Today was all caught up in a new audio book called Two boys kissing that I heard about when I witnessed two guys getting married recently. The minister who married them quoted something from this book and I just happened to see it at the Vineland Public library so I got it.
Read a book called Pillow talk (book) on the Nook. It might have been a "free Friday" book, by Freya North. A woman is a jewelry designer in London. She runs into a man that she had a brief infatuation for many years ago when he was a guitarist in a rock band. He is now a teacher in an exclusive boys school sort of far from London. After a chance encounter, they get back together. There is also a theme of sleep walking and not very good parents. Her main influence was a woman she was visiting for a service project. They became very close and the woman left her a beautiful stone which she finally uses to make a fabulous bracelet which starts her career on its way.
Feel like I have no life except through literature and film. Cried over the last in the series of Call the midwife last night. Today was all caught up in a new audio book called Two boys kissing that I heard about when I witnessed two guys getting married recently. The minister who married them quoted something from this book and I just happened to see it at the Vineland Public library so I got it.
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Books, books and more books
Rome and the Vatican with the Sistine Chapel (book with dvd): A lot of nice pictures but the descriptions were kind of boring. A friend bought it when we were in Rome.
Beyoncé, by Beyoncé (CD): I like her and it, but was a bit shocked by the raw sexuality of the videos. Didn't really like them much. But she sure is beautiful and perfect. Picture on the front rather raunchy. Don't know why I thought she was more wholesome than that. There are a few woman power songs throughout.
The leftovers (audio book)
+ , by Tom Perrotta: Sort of ho-hum in the beginning. The end got rather suspenseful with a lot of events happening around the residents of one particular home. Metaphor for loss and continuation of life.
A fighting chance (book), by Elizabeth Warren: Enjoyed reading about a woman my age, with my political views, trying to help with the problems on the banking system and running for political office.
Beyoncé, by Beyoncé (CD): I like her and it, but was a bit shocked by the raw sexuality of the videos. Didn't really like them much. But she sure is beautiful and perfect. Picture on the front rather raunchy. Don't know why I thought she was more wholesome than that. There are a few woman power songs throughout.
The leftovers (audio book)
+ , by Tom Perrotta: Sort of ho-hum in the beginning. The end got rather suspenseful with a lot of events happening around the residents of one particular home. Metaphor for loss and continuation of life.
A fighting chance (book), by Elizabeth Warren: Enjoyed reading about a woman my age, with my political views, trying to help with the problems on the banking system and running for political office.
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Allergies!
Must get to the store and buy some allergy meds! I used to take THREE medications all year round. But, when I retired, I had to confront the fact that all three of these meds were really expensive. Do I really need them? Have been getting along pretty well with none of them until right now, which is the historical, traditional time for hay fever.
The cat who dropped a bombshell (audiobook), by Lilian Jackson Braun. This was a repeat for me, a necessary break from the last book I read which was about the horrors of WWII. The cat who books are my relaxation, cozy mysteries about a humble billionaire who dates the local librarian (by now she owns a bookshop). His two Siamese cats provide clues to local deaths and mysteries. The series has long been finished so my only option is redoing them. This is the 28th book and features a visit from a young man (possible heir) and his fiancée, and the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the town. Local eccentrics and events entertain us throughout.
Time is running out to do customary summer things....getting peaches from Sunny Slope, going kayaking, swimming at a friend's house, using his paddle boat, riding a bike, buying fruits and vegetables from local stands. This is what I entertain myself with while others are going on vacation.
The cat who dropped a bombshell (audiobook), by Lilian Jackson Braun. This was a repeat for me, a necessary break from the last book I read which was about the horrors of WWII. The cat who books are my relaxation, cozy mysteries about a humble billionaire who dates the local librarian (by now she owns a bookshop). His two Siamese cats provide clues to local deaths and mysteries. The series has long been finished so my only option is redoing them. This is the 28th book and features a visit from a young man (possible heir) and his fiancée, and the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the town. Local eccentrics and events entertain us throughout.
Time is running out to do customary summer things....getting peaches from Sunny Slope, going kayaking, swimming at a friend's house, using his paddle boat, riding a bike, buying fruits and vegetables from local stands. This is what I entertain myself with while others are going on vacation.
Monday, August 18, 2014
Start of another week
Started off the week well...with yoga class at 10:30 AM.
Have a nice guilt trip, by Lisa Scottoline and Francesca Serritella: I enjoy humorous essays and that is what Lisa and her daughter write. Lisa is more funny and writes of the single life in rural Pennsylvania. Francesca lives in New York City so it is a good balance of viewpoints. The paragraphs and the essays are short. so easy to read.
I can relate to that! : a toolbox for life's journey, by Linda Burd Howard. A self-help book written by a psychologist with ample examples from her life to illustrate the points. She has a good sense of humor. She includes sections on Finding yourself, On your journey, On responsibility, On control, and On love.
She talks about CCMD (choice making deficiency disorder). I've got that!
Have a nice guilt trip, by Lisa Scottoline and Francesca Serritella: I enjoy humorous essays and that is what Lisa and her daughter write. Lisa is more funny and writes of the single life in rural Pennsylvania. Francesca lives in New York City so it is a good balance of viewpoints. The paragraphs and the essays are short. so easy to read.
I can relate to that! : a toolbox for life's journey, by Linda Burd Howard. A self-help book written by a psychologist with ample examples from her life to illustrate the points. She has a good sense of humor. She includes sections on Finding yourself, On your journey, On responsibility, On control, and On love.
She talks about CCMD (choice making deficiency disorder). I've got that!
Friday, August 15, 2014
How to record books read?
Just switched over to a library contest webpage for a month. Now wondering if there is a better place to record the books I am reading...other than this blog, that is! Learned about Allconsuming and then learned it had closed down. Am registered with Library thing but it seems you only get to add 200 books for free.
I could go back to the old Excel spreadsheet idea, but then who would see it. At least it would be searcheable.
Just finished the audiobook of Unbroken : a World War II story of survival, resilience, and redemption, by Laura Hllenbrand. (CDBR 940.547 Hil at the Cumberland County Library). This book blew me away. I usually don't choose any book that promises violence or torture, but I decided to pick this because it has been on the best seller list for over a year. It was hard to listen to, and, I am sure, much harder to live! Just when you thought things could not get any worse, they did. The story of Louis Zamperini, Olympic runner, flyer during WWII and what happens to him after his plane crashes in 1943. I was laughing, crying, and horrified. It is an important book, providing insight on Japan during the was, PTSD, religion and many other issues.
Participated in a summer reading program at the Bridgeton Public Library. I won two prizes, a drawing and the GRAND prize for most books read and most programs attended. I am such a library nerd. I can excel in a contest that involves SITTING activities, not like LAST summer, when I was in a contest where you had to accomplish MILES on machines at the health club.
I could go back to the old Excel spreadsheet idea, but then who would see it. At least it would be searcheable.
Just finished the audiobook of Unbroken : a World War II story of survival, resilience, and redemption, by Laura Hllenbrand. (CDBR 940.547 Hil at the Cumberland County Library). This book blew me away. I usually don't choose any book that promises violence or torture, but I decided to pick this because it has been on the best seller list for over a year. It was hard to listen to, and, I am sure, much harder to live! Just when you thought things could not get any worse, they did. The story of Louis Zamperini, Olympic runner, flyer during WWII and what happens to him after his plane crashes in 1943. I was laughing, crying, and horrified. It is an important book, providing insight on Japan during the was, PTSD, religion and many other issues.
Participated in a summer reading program at the Bridgeton Public Library. I won two prizes, a drawing and the GRAND prize for most books read and most programs attended. I am such a library nerd. I can excel in a contest that involves SITTING activities, not like LAST summer, when I was in a contest where you had to accomplish MILES on machines at the health club.
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