Well, here it is just raining but TOO MUCH. Sometimes it rains INSIDE my house, so I dread any forecast that says, rain, heavy at times. Other people north of here are having a lot of snow, so I guess I shouldn't complain. Just trying to get through the day distracting myself because rain depresses me.
Just finished 100 ways to happy chic your life, by Jonathan Adler. I picked up this book because the author was born in my town. But, like all the other famous people from my town, he doesn't live here anymore. He started off making pottery in his parent's cellar and has moved on to decorating, life advising and production of many items. The book is mainly photographs, featuring his beach house on Shelter Island (Long Island?) He is funny and delightful and urges one to have their signature behavior....his is to wear white pants. Described as having an "empire", he has been told that he is like waterfront property with hurricane damage. Craft projects, decorating advice, and organizing tips are all numbered, and yes, there are 100. #28: Adopt a signature folly #45: Reuse and repurpose #90: Find a way to hang it. Even if it is not your style, the book is delightful and inspiring.
Always say goodbye : a Lew Fonesca mystery, by Stuart M. Kaminsky. I listened to the audiobook I borrowed from the Vineland Public Library. One of those hard boiled detectives, getting over a tragedy.
He goes back to Chicago to try and find out who killed his wife and why and to get revenge. When he finds that the guy did it accidentally, he doesn't have the heart to kill him. Another story gets in there at the end, which didn't seem to go with the rest of the book.
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