From a local new and used bookstore., where we stopped the other day so Don could replenish his TBR stack. He bought Walden, which he has never read. We also stopped and had a late breakfast. We never go out to eat or to the movies. So we thought, given our car issues, that we deserved a small – and inexpensive – treat.
Don’s car is back. My new tires are on my car. It sure makes a difference in the way it rides. I’m going to have to drive to Hartford today. The weather, though still bad, isn’t as bad as predicted. We will have heavy rain today, but by the time I leave, the freezing rain will be long gone.
I’m so exhausted, though. This was the second night in a row where I didn’t sleep nearly enough. But it’s either today or tomorrow and if I went tomorrow I’d have to spend the night in order to pass notes along to the actors the next day. I’d rather not spend the night since I’m going to have to do that next week. So, I’m going to pray for the strength to get through this very long day. I’m relieved about the weather, though it will still be dark and rainy when I’m driving home tonight.
Sigh. This has been a difficult week, to put it mildly.
Tomorrow, I plan to take it easy all day long.
Okay friends. I have to get going. Wish me luck today!
Happy Thursday.
Donnamae says
Good luck! Travel safe! ;)
Claudia says
Thank you, Donnamae!
Fiona says
I hope the day is better than you expected and the good thing is that youโll be able to sleep and wake up in your own bed. Take care.
Claudia says
Thank you, Fiona!
Cathy S. says
Safe travels to and from!
Claudia says
Thank you, Cathy!
tammy j says
late getting here. you’re either on the road or already there!
I’ll be thinking of you tonight! drive safely and get home in one piece as my mother used to say!
Godspeed dear bean! xoxo
Claudia says
Thank you, Tammy!
Nora in CT says
It’s almost 12:30 here about 20 minutes NW of Hartford and we still have branches coated with ice altho the air temp is 36. Roads are OK tho. I’m hoping it will warm up more so that your drive home is easy. I wish you a good sleep tonight. Stay safe!
Claudia says
Thank you, Nora!
Barbara W. says
I like your picture of the bookshop – I could have a lot of fun there. Have a safe trip and tell us more about Jane Eyre when you return!
I listened to a replay of Mitt Romney last evening We are not religious and our politics are not conservative, but I surely do admire that man’s faith. It fills me with hope that we might be able to visit America again one day.
Claudia says
Me too, Barbara. I have yet to have time to listen to his speech, but I’ll do that today.
Siobhan says
I think you may have already arrived at your destination- hope the journey was kind to you and you can now rest.
Breakfast out with a visit to a bookstore is my kind of heaven
Siobhan
Claudia says
Thank you, Siobhan!
Martha says
Safe travels back home and have a wonderful workday.
Claudia says
Thank you, Martha!
kathy in iowa says
safe travels, happy work, more safe travels! and then you’ll be happy at home!
kathy in iowa
Claudia says
Thank you, Kathy!
Chris K in Wisconsin says
Safe travels! Hoping you will sleep well tonight. Being in your own bed will help, I am sure. Hope it was a productive day.
Claudia says
Thank you, Chris!
Vicki says
Definitely DO wish you luck and safe journey, Claudia; I hope you sleep like a baby tonight after the stress. Driving in the rain is no fun; not at all. You’ve got some pressure on you, for sure.
Claudia says
Thank you, Vicki!
jeanie says
Be careful driving home, especially if you’re tired.
What a beautiful, cozy book nook. I love stores like that. And you deserve a treat!
Claudia says
Thank you, Jeanie!
Marilyn says
Have a safe trip. That bookstore looks so inviting. Hope Don enjoys the book.
Marilyn
Claudia says
Thank you, Marilyn!
brenda says
Safe travels please…safe safe…
I love WALDEN…have read it often…my son loved it when young.
I also taught parts of it in high school and in university. Especially at this time in this country, this will give your husband a time of peace, quiet, goodness. It is fantastic. Hope he enjoys it.
Claudia says
He is loving it, Brenda. And I’m going to reread it after he’s finished. Thank you!