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!
Monday, August 18, 2014
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.
Friday, July 18, 2014
Bored with my blog
The billionnaire's curse (Archer legacy, book 1), by Richard Newsome : A 13 year old boy inherits great wealth from a great aunt he never even knew about. Some Harry Potter elements...mean parents, girl and boy twin hang out with him and solve mystery of stolen diamonds.
The last runaway (book), by Tracy Chevalier: About a Quaker girl who comes to Ohio from England in the 1850's. She ends up in a family of people who are not willing to act as she wants to. Interesting portrayal of Quakers and activities of the Underground Railroad.
Leave no Stone unturned (a Lexie Starr mystery), by Jeanne Glidewell. Must have been a "free Friday" book on the Nook. A woman starts to get suspicious of her daughter's husband and goes off to investigate his former life. She ends up in a kind-of-unlikely bed and breakfast with a man she met from another state.
The last runaway (book), by Tracy Chevalier: About a Quaker girl who comes to Ohio from England in the 1850's. She ends up in a family of people who are not willing to act as she wants to. Interesting portrayal of Quakers and activities of the Underground Railroad.
Leave no Stone unturned (a Lexie Starr mystery), by Jeanne Glidewell. Must have been a "free Friday" book on the Nook. A woman starts to get suspicious of her daughter's husband and goes off to investigate his former life. She ends up in a kind-of-unlikely bed and breakfast with a man she met from another state.
Thursday, July 10, 2014
In my computer haze
My ADD self enjoys getting involved in my computer chores. Stuff spread all around me, sitting in the air conditioned library, listening to Youtube (Anna Kendrick's Cups (Pitch `perfect's when I'm gone). I couldn't be happier!
The search (book), by Nora Roberts: The title refers to the profession of Fiona, who trains search and rescue dogs on Orcas Island. Also to the search for an abductor of women. I enjoyed the clever dialogue between Fiona and her new love interest. The evil parts were almost too evil, though. The audio book is particularly well done.
Off to another day of running around. Arthritis class, BP and RHR good, Vineland Public Library, then time for manicure and pedicure. Picking up a friend later to go see Tammy. Looks and sounds stupid but lots of famous people walking through and we have a good time at not-so-great movies.
The search (book), by Nora Roberts: The title refers to the profession of Fiona, who trains search and rescue dogs on Orcas Island. Also to the search for an abductor of women. I enjoyed the clever dialogue between Fiona and her new love interest. The evil parts were almost too evil, though. The audio book is particularly well done.
Off to another day of running around. Arthritis class, BP and RHR good, Vineland Public Library, then time for manicure and pedicure. Picking up a friend later to go see Tammy. Looks and sounds stupid but lots of famous people walking through and we have a good time at not-so-great movies.
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
A contest I can really get behind
Enjoying this summer's contest more than last summer's:
- last year had to log in miles riden or walked at the health club
- this year have to READ BOOKS (one of my favorite activities)
Prairie silence (book), by Melanie Hoffert. A woman living in Minneapolis goes back home to North Dakota and muses about whether she could live there. She talks to some people about her life and loves (women) and finds that it can be done. The image of the old barn evokes thoughts of change and place. She rescues some boards and takes them home to make a bookcase. Her father burns down the barn with no feelings about loss. She learns a new appreciation of roots but does go back to the city to pick up her life where she left off.
Newcomb's wildflower guide (book), by Larence Newcomb: This book was recommended for a workshop. Line drawings are easier to identify plants. There is a system, which makes it easier (it is still hard). Good for Northeast USA including Pine Barrens.
My Amalfi coast (Book), by Amanda Tabberer: Woman visits lovely place in Italy, falls in love with a gorgeous young man and lives there for 18 years. She shares many photos and tales of various towns, restaurants, people and their specialities. I wish I had read this book BEFORE I went to Positano. So much more to discover. A beautiful coffee table kind of book.
The billionnaire's curse (Archer legacy, book 1), by Richard Newsome: Young man inherits great wealth from aunt he never even knew about. His useless parents go off inspecting his properties and he is left to his own devices at mansions with servants. He meets some twins and they have adventures trying to find out who killed the aunt and what happened to her diamond.
- last year had to log in miles riden or walked at the health club
- this year have to READ BOOKS (one of my favorite activities)
Prairie silence (book), by Melanie Hoffert. A woman living in Minneapolis goes back home to North Dakota and muses about whether she could live there. She talks to some people about her life and loves (women) and finds that it can be done. The image of the old barn evokes thoughts of change and place. She rescues some boards and takes them home to make a bookcase. Her father burns down the barn with no feelings about loss. She learns a new appreciation of roots but does go back to the city to pick up her life where she left off.
Newcomb's wildflower guide (book), by Larence Newcomb: This book was recommended for a workshop. Line drawings are easier to identify plants. There is a system, which makes it easier (it is still hard). Good for Northeast USA including Pine Barrens.
My Amalfi coast (Book), by Amanda Tabberer: Woman visits lovely place in Italy, falls in love with a gorgeous young man and lives there for 18 years. She shares many photos and tales of various towns, restaurants, people and their specialities. I wish I had read this book BEFORE I went to Positano. So much more to discover. A beautiful coffee table kind of book.
The billionnaire's curse (Archer legacy, book 1), by Richard Newsome: Young man inherits great wealth from aunt he never even knew about. His useless parents go off inspecting his properties and he is left to his own devices at mansions with servants. He meets some twins and they have adventures trying to find out who killed the aunt and what happened to her diamond.
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Trying to drown out the sound of losers
Sade video of Soldier of love on Youtube helping to drown out the sound of losers cursing and carousing in the computer area. Sadly, there is nothing to be done about the odor of stale smoke emanating from an old man near me.
Peaceful day...hot and quiet in the neighborhood. Nothing I like more than watering the back yard and the bird waterer with NO NEIGHBORS. I did a few things in the back yard today in spite of the hideous temps. Tied a string around the fence, had someone put up lights that didn't work, tested lights. Garage door broke but I got it down manually.
I think I must return home. Can't take the unwashed public. Spend most of my life recently trying to AVOID irritating people and places.
Peaceful day...hot and quiet in the neighborhood. Nothing I like more than watering the back yard and the bird waterer with NO NEIGHBORS. I did a few things in the back yard today in spite of the hideous temps. Tied a string around the fence, had someone put up lights that didn't work, tested lights. Garage door broke but I got it down manually.
I think I must return home. Can't take the unwashed public. Spend most of my life recently trying to AVOID irritating people and places.
Monday, July 7, 2014
Good book titles...
Well, I only have one that I just saw at the Cumberland County Library:
- I'm on Facebook. Now what?
Perhaps I should read it!?
Destroyer angel, an Anna Pigeon novel (book), by Nevada Barr. The usual elements of an Anna Pigeon novel are here...the great outdoors, the nightime adventures, the threats. I must say that this one was rather more scary than most, quite the page turner. Essentially, it is a battle between four women and the four men who abduct them, as they journey through a forest. Anna is the "wild card". There is a great deal of physical discomfort and damage and general unpleasantness. Let's just say it is quite a "revenge fantasy." One of the women is handicapped and two of the women are teenage girls.
Things that annoy me:
- the sound and the look of people chewing gum
- traffic
- change
I was unnecessarily rude to the woman who answered the phone when I called to complain about my paper not coming this morning. They are trying to have "better" customer service, but it riles me up when I have to answer so many questions each time that I call. I really PREFER to just leave a message. Especially when I have to call one or more times each week. I hate the message that "representatives are assisting other customers". I just don't like the big conglomerate feel of that.
- I'm on Facebook. Now what?
Perhaps I should read it!?
Destroyer angel, an Anna Pigeon novel (book), by Nevada Barr. The usual elements of an Anna Pigeon novel are here...the great outdoors, the nightime adventures, the threats. I must say that this one was rather more scary than most, quite the page turner. Essentially, it is a battle between four women and the four men who abduct them, as they journey through a forest. Anna is the "wild card". There is a great deal of physical discomfort and damage and general unpleasantness. Let's just say it is quite a "revenge fantasy." One of the women is handicapped and two of the women are teenage girls.
Things that annoy me:
- the sound and the look of people chewing gum
- traffic
- change
I was unnecessarily rude to the woman who answered the phone when I called to complain about my paper not coming this morning. They are trying to have "better" customer service, but it riles me up when I have to answer so many questions each time that I call. I really PREFER to just leave a message. Especially when I have to call one or more times each week. I hate the message that "representatives are assisting other customers". I just don't like the big conglomerate feel of that.
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