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Finished Puzzle, Books, and Warm Temps

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The latest finished puzzle – this one of a Christmas Market in Dresden. It was very challenging.

Just the way I like it.

I’ve already started the next one, which is Times Square. Thankfully, Times Square without the Disneyfication that permeates it nowadays. This one, if it’s at all possible, has even more little people to search for, all the while hoping for something that differentiates one from another. I like a challenge – at least this kind of challenge – and it keeps me sane.

I’m immersed in John Connolly’s The Furies  and loving every bit of it. The book is two novels in one and I’m on the second one. Later today, I’m going to pick up Jussi Adler-Olsen’s newest, The Shadow Murders, from the library.

We’re in for 4 days of temps in the 70s, which will be nice change before we head into true late fall/winter temperatures. I’ve been feeling under the weather for the past two days. If I didn’t know better, I’d say I have a cold. But since I don’t go out that much and when I do, I’m masked, it’s unlikely I magically caught a cold. I guess it’s sinus. Anyway, today I’m feeling a bit better though I woke up way too early for the third day in a row. Sigh. I have a lot on my mind, so when I do wake up early, my mind gets busy and I can’t get back to sleep.

Thankfully, I can grab a nap this afternoon.

Stay safe.

Happy Friday.

Morning Sun and Tiny Shoes

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Sun coming up view this morning.

Well, the septic tank was pumped yesterday, to the tune of a lot more money than last time. But since last time was six years ago and we won’t need to do it for another five years, I guess we can live with that. It’s one of the things that has to be taken care of, but isn’t at all fun to pay for.

We had unseasonably warm and humid weather yesterday and it was uncomfortable. Funny how quickly one’s body adjusts to a new and cooler season. Today, however, it’s cooler and it was quite windy when I woke up. I noticed that a lot of the catalpa leaves are down, as well. Sigh – I hate to see those big heart-shaped beauties go.

I’ve started reading The Furies  by John Connolly, another favorite author of mine who successfully blends a detective style mystery with the supernatural. He’s a wonderful storyteller. Next month, which isn’t at all far off, the new Louise Penny drops, as well as the newest Michael Connelly. As you know, I usually hold off on reading the newest Penny because I want to delay the pleasure. I’m sure I’ll do that again this year. Last year, I had to hold off because I was working on the movie. And then when I started it, I had to read in little bits because I was so busy. I don’t want to do that again.

Cute shoe alert:

From Cora Huang. I have shoes from other makers that I love, but the vast majority of the shoes I have are from Cora. I love what she creates and she lives in Connecticut. Two days after she shipped the shoes, I received them. In a Blythe world where most of what I buy is from another country, it’s really nice to receive something quickly. Of course, she has to make them first, but once they’re shipped, they’re here before you know it.

I’m thinking it’s time for Don to make another apple pie.

Stay safe.

Happy Thursday.

Friday Thoughts

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• It rained yesterday and kept on raining all night and now there are thousands of wet leaves on the ground. But the sun is out today and it’s very pretty out there.

• I swear, the best thing on television is the ongoing January 6th Committee hearings. Unbelievably powerful. Yesterday’s hearing did not disappoint. As we all suspected, an incontrovertible case was made that the man-who-shall-not-be-named was behind it all. All of it. It makes me sick to my stomach.

• I’ve started two different books but I’m clearly not in the mood for them. One of them is The Marriage Portrait  by Maggie O’Farrell. Don’t worry, I will  read it because I’m a big fan. I’m just not in the mood for it right now. I need the pace of a mystery, I think, so I’ve started Victim 2117  by Jussi Adler Olsen, a favorite writer.

There’s also a new book from John Connolly that I want to read. It just came out two days ago. November will bring the newest by Michael Connelly and Louise Penny. Good reading ahead! Oh, and the newest Jussi Adler Olsen has been published, as well. Connelly and Penny have new books out every fall, like clockwork. Deborah Crombie, however, takes years between books. How long has it been now? 3 or 4 years? Her newest isn’t coming out until February. But it’s coming and it will be the perfect winter read, of that I’m sure.

• I sometimes contemplate posting 3 or 4 days a week rather than 7, especially on days like today where I really don’t have a whole lot to say and I struggle with coming up with a post. I haven’t made a decision yet but if I did make that change, I would post on set days of the week so you wouldn’t have to wonder when you might hear from me.

Thoughts?

Stay safe.

Happy Friday.

 

 

 

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