When I was out and about yesterday, and thank goodness I know how to navigate around West Hartford where I can visit Target, Trader Joe’s and Barnes & Noble all on the same road, I made a quick run into B & N. I was looking for a copy of Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott, a simply wonderful book about the writing process, and one that I own, but…you guessed it, it’s packed away in the shed. (I wonder how many books I have purchased that are duplicates of the ones that I can’t get to?) Given B & N’s increasing lack of books, it’s a miracle that I found a copy, but I did. And I have to say that this particular B & N, one I’ve been to many times before, has changed during the past year. Less books, more tchotchkes and games and stuffed animals. Like all B & Ns, I guess.
Anyway, I also ended up buying another book, which was on the remainder/sale table.
Believing the Lie by Elizabeth George. I have a bit of history with this book. I have checked it out from my local library on three different occasions, only to return it, because, at a whopping 608 pages, it was impossible for me to read it in the allotted 3 weeks the library allowed me to have the book. Well, I suppose it wasn’t technically impossible, I’m a fairly quick reader. But the pressure I felt to get it read ended up being too much for me. So each time I checked it out, thinking “This time I’ll do it!” I ended up defeated before I ever really had a chance to start it.
It was on sale for $7.98. Aha! Now I have it, I own it, and I’ll get around to reading it someday when I don’t have other books to read/review. By the way, I love Elizabeth George’s Inspector Lynley mysteries and I’ve read most of them. So I really do want to read this one!
From Trader Joe’s:
Because every hotel room and/or temporary apartment needs flowers. – preferably easy-care, long-lived ones like alstromeria.
Yesterday was my day off. Theaters almost always have Mondays as the day off. But, for some reason, the theater where Don is currently working decided to make Thursday the day off during the rehearsal process. So, even though we are 40 minutes apart here and were excited to be able to spend time together, we can’t. What’s wrong with this picture?
Have to go. Today is the first day of rehearsal for the entire cast. A long day ahead and I have to get Dame Scout over to the park before I leave for the day.
She insists on it.
In case you missed it, I posted a lovely interview with Deborah Crombie on Just Let Me Finish This Page yesterday.
Happy Tuesday.
Oh, I love Inspector Lynley too! We have a few of her books and I’ve lately been watching old Inspector Lynley episodes on YouTube while I’m on my exercise bike. The time flies by! They’re so good!!
They are. I’ve seen a few of them and I like the guy that plays Lynley! Handsome, too.
Your flowers were a perfect choice for Fall. I have some rose and cranberry- ish alstromeria in my living room right now. Really brightens up the old homestead a lot. Are things any quieter?
A bit, but there’s a lot of construction around here now, so I hear the sound of trucks backing up all the time.
I think a trip to Trader Joe’s will bring home a bouquet for my place also! It is important to treat ourselves!
hugs,
Linda
It is!
It sounds like things are falling into place w/ a routine of sorts. Fun to have a day to get errands run and to wander a bit. Plus, the time to take a walk in the park w/ the sweet girl anytime is priceless, I am sure! I hope you and Don can work something out so you can meet up for an hour or two here or there during your stays. Imagine Scout’s smiles :-) (not to mention your own) !!
Scout is now having a good time – she’s tired, though!
Flowers make everything better. That and your cozy quilt.
Yes, to both, Leslie Anne!
Those flowers are gorgeous…no matter what color you happen to choose. Guess I’ll be adding Inspector Lynley to my list…have a great day! ;)
You’d like those books, Donnamae.
Claudia. Sorry you cant be with your sweet husband. I am sure Scout would have loved it too. Hope you can enjoy your lovely bouquet. xoxo, Susie
I’m looking at it right now, Susie. It’s lovely.
Ah yes..I thought that might be your choice of flowers..beautiful as usual..and so long lasting..That just stinks that you and Don are working so close and don’t have the same day off.. Oh well..it’s always something isn’t it Claudia..
It is, for sure!
I love alstroemeria and they do last for such a nice long time. Your arrangement looks especially pretty. That’s a bummer about your days off. Scout would have liked that, and you too. It’s nice to know you like Bird by Bird. Our library has a copy so it’s on my mental list to check out sometime. Enjoy your week, Bess
It’s a very good book and it’s on a lot of writer’s ‘favorites’ lists.
Claudia, I can’t express how happy I am that Scout is with you and has settled in.
I am too. She’s doing pretty well here.
I have a very worn and loved copy of Bird by Bird. Anne Lamott is one of my favorite authors. You and Don are only 40 minutes apart? Can you meet for dinner?
Not really. Our schedules are very different right now. Maybe in a couple of weeks or so.