So I laid on the grass out in back of the Cumberland County Historical Society. Just relaxing in the sun for a bit over 15 minutes. It was HOT. (but delicious)
Bright young things (ebook), by Anna Godbersen. I stopped about half way through. Was not pleasing me. Young girlfriends get separated while questing for fame in the 1920's. One has just been tricked into singing for a bunch of surly men and the other has just caused her newly found father to be shot by her pretend (?) boyfriend. Nobody really likeable in this book that I got probably for free off of Barnes and Noble.
Enjoy wasting my time filling out surveys and entering contests which I will most likely NEVER win. Monopoly at Acme is getting boring. Guess I just like mindless activities!
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Friday, April 24, 2015
New Jersey, love it or hate it
One of my proposed lists is pros and cons of NEW JERSEY, where I was born and where I have been living for the last 40 years. Today a list came to my attention of the ten worst states in which to retire, and NJ wasn't on it!?!
The realms of gold (book), Margaret Drabble. I think I have read this one before. It was a yellowing paperback that I carried around in my overnight bag to read when away from home. Since I do not spend much time away from home, it took me quite a while to get through it (again?) I like this author, she is Canadian. The book was written in 1975 and follows a woman who is an academic archeologist, to her various conferences. She has been involved for a long time with a married man.
My god, I am like a bag lady with all of my folders and containers spread out like I own the place (at the Bridgeton Public Library). Only thing on my calendar for this afternoon is to go downtown to hear a free concert by a great group of guys from The Praise and worship institute in Nashville, TN. Might have to get something to EAT first.
The realms of gold (book), Margaret Drabble. I think I have read this one before. It was a yellowing paperback that I carried around in my overnight bag to read when away from home. Since I do not spend much time away from home, it took me quite a while to get through it (again?) I like this author, she is Canadian. The book was written in 1975 and follows a woman who is an academic archeologist, to her various conferences. She has been involved for a long time with a married man.
My god, I am like a bag lady with all of my folders and containers spread out like I own the place (at the Bridgeton Public Library). Only thing on my calendar for this afternoon is to go downtown to hear a free concert by a great group of guys from The Praise and worship institute in Nashville, TN. Might have to get something to EAT first.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Out of audio books
Started an audio book called 13 1/2 by Nevada Barr. Wait a minute! It is not about her usual heroine, Anna Pigeon, and it says it is about HORROR. I don't DO horror. Well, the first CD starts out with some asshole raping a nine year old. Nope, not gonna do it.
During my Senior Stretch exercise class, I have ample opportunity to ponder since I have done this class so many times. Was thinking about things I hate:
- Underwires in bras
- the complications of our tax code
- trash all over our countryside and my neighbor's property
- barking dogs
- people who reassure you but don't know what they are talking about
And things I love:
- adorable, earnest college students in our Praise and worship band
- sunshine
- good friends
- snacks
- living across the street from my church
The age of doubt (audio book), by Andrea Camelleri. OK, now I have the formula down. A body is found. The detectives must determine what happened and, usually, who it is. Our Detective Montalbano lives by the sea in Sicily, is a terrible driver, smokes, drinks, loves his food (which is rendered in delicious detail), and cheats on his girlfriend. You get a good feel for the pace of life in Italy, the traffic jams and other aggravations. The interpersonal interplay is good, the names are a bit confusing.
During my Senior Stretch exercise class, I have ample opportunity to ponder since I have done this class so many times. Was thinking about things I hate:
- Underwires in bras
- the complications of our tax code
- trash all over our countryside and my neighbor's property
- barking dogs
- people who reassure you but don't know what they are talking about
And things I love:
- adorable, earnest college students in our Praise and worship band
- sunshine
- good friends
- snacks
- living across the street from my church
The age of doubt (audio book), by Andrea Camelleri. OK, now I have the formula down. A body is found. The detectives must determine what happened and, usually, who it is. Our Detective Montalbano lives by the sea in Sicily, is a terrible driver, smokes, drinks, loves his food (which is rendered in delicious detail), and cheats on his girlfriend. You get a good feel for the pace of life in Italy, the traffic jams and other aggravations. The interpersonal interplay is good, the names are a bit confusing.
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Am in a tax funk
Trying to complete my taxes "early" (on April 14th instead of April 15th, which is when I usually do them)! My eyes are bugging out, and my shoulders are stiff. I would like to give the award for the most ridiculous, mind-boggling, and nonsensical form/worksheet to Schedule D from the IRS and the worksheet 22-1 for determining if any of your Social Security benefits are taxable. How are the many incompetent United States citizens doing all of these crazy math calculations!?!?!?
The Sistine Chapel (book), text by Fabrizio Mancinelli of the Vatican Museums. Not too much text and great reproductions. Shows how the cleaning has improved the paintings on the ceilings. Even though I went there last year in May, it is nice to have a real up-close-and-personal view.
The girl on the train (book), by Paula Hawkins. Didn't really read every word, since the book became due at the Vineland Public Library. There were several woman and the book jumps around from their various perspectives. I couldn't keep track of the dates and whether they were important. Our main protagonist was not very likeable....she drank was too much. She becomes obsessed with a woman she sees from the train and imagines her perfect life. Then circumstances bring her rather too close to this woman.
Lila (book), by Marilynne Robinson. A lot of musings by Lila, who was stolen as a baby, lived a hard life and ends up married to an older man, who is a preacher in the small town of Gilead.
The Sistine Chapel (book), text by Fabrizio Mancinelli of the Vatican Museums. Not too much text and great reproductions. Shows how the cleaning has improved the paintings on the ceilings. Even though I went there last year in May, it is nice to have a real up-close-and-personal view.
The girl on the train (book), by Paula Hawkins. Didn't really read every word, since the book became due at the Vineland Public Library. There were several woman and the book jumps around from their various perspectives. I couldn't keep track of the dates and whether they were important. Our main protagonist was not very likeable....she drank was too much. She becomes obsessed with a woman she sees from the train and imagines her perfect life. Then circumstances bring her rather too close to this woman.
Lila (book), by Marilynne Robinson. A lot of musings by Lila, who was stolen as a baby, lived a hard life and ends up married to an older man, who is a preacher in the small town of Gilead.
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Fast and furious
I do not ordinarily do action movies, but agreed to go with a friend. I jumped into Fast and furious 7 (movie) even though I had not seen 1 - 6. It was preposterous! In retrospect, it was all about fights, explosions and car crashes....and nobody ever DIED?!?! They got out of these smashed cars like it was a walk in the park. Rarely did anyone bleed or complain.
the PREVIEWS were hard to take, especially the one for the redo of Mad Max. What a disgusting movie!
Jersey Angel (audio book), by Beth Ann Bauman. I picked up this young adult book cause it was about the Jersey shore. Not my shore, I am pretty sure. The town is unnamed but it seemed like Long Beach Island area. Boy, these high school students were pretty dissipated...drinking, drugging, smoking and sleeping around. Angel was a bit of a loser with no goals. She wasn't very likeable. She made some bad decisions but vowed to do better in the end.
A very dreary day. Drizzle and back to being cold. At least my ceiling does not seem to be dripping onto my table.
the PREVIEWS were hard to take, especially the one for the redo of Mad Max. What a disgusting movie!
Jersey Angel (audio book), by Beth Ann Bauman. I picked up this young adult book cause it was about the Jersey shore. Not my shore, I am pretty sure. The town is unnamed but it seemed like Long Beach Island area. Boy, these high school students were pretty dissipated...drinking, drugging, smoking and sleeping around. Angel was a bit of a loser with no goals. She wasn't very likeable. She made some bad decisions but vowed to do better in the end.
A very dreary day. Drizzle and back to being cold. At least my ceiling does not seem to be dripping onto my table.
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