This Week I'm:
Listening To: Nerdette, Stuff You Missed In History Class, Futility Closet, Stuff You Should Know, and 10 minutes of an episode of Slate Audio Book Club. I've about decided to be done with that podcast - I swear those people have never read a book they really loved. In this episode, they were not impress with The Handmaid's Tale, particularly compared to the television adaptation, calling it dated. Well, duh, it was written more than twenty years ago. I'm on the fence with whether or not I'll just delete all of the other episodes I've downloaded.
Watching: Everything I could find about Princess Diana, lots of baseball and some soccer, and last night Bridget Jones' Diary. Which suddenly I found, as a feminist, a little appalling. And that made me sad, because, dammit, I love that movie!
Reading: I raced through Ruth Ware's The Woman In Cabin 10 and then B. A. Paris' The Breakdown. Which makes two books over 300 pages I managed to read in one week. I'm getting back into the groove! I did realize that, right now, I need to read print books and nothing that makes me think too hard.
Making: Caprese salad for Friday night. Actually, a lot of salads this week. Also, BLTs!
Planning: A re-do of the "kids" bathroom. Several years ago, I neutralized it from the undersea adventure it had been for nearing twenty years. But now that it's really just Miss H who uses it, I thought she might like something that's a bit more girly and soft.Thinking About: Our great-nephew who is headed off to boarding prep school today. Dinner on the patio was a going away party for him. Wishing him much success and hoping his mom doesn't have too hard of time leaving him this afternoon.
Enjoying: See that face in the middle. Golly I love my great-nieces and nephews!
Feeling: Better this week.
Looking forward to: Getting to bed tonight - it's been a busy weekend!
Question of the week: We are blessed to enjoy being with both sides of our families and food so often seems to be involved. What are some of your family favorites for summer get-togethers?
I agree that Bridget Jones' Diary doesn't hold up well over time! But I love it also, although less now... I watch all the Diana stuff too. Glad to learn I'm not alone! :--)
ReplyDeleteEvery time I get sucked into the Diana vortex, I feel like it's a bit silly of me. Just have to remind myself that clearly I'm not alone!
DeleteI hope you had a nice time at the birthday party. I am glad to hear you've gotten back into your reading groove. I read mostly e-books, but I've been working more print books back into my reading. I need to get back to my audio book this week. I haven't been too motivated to listen as of late.Have a great week, Lisa!
ReplyDeleteI haven't listened to an audiobook in weeks and don't have any real desire to do it. It's such a long commitment of time, especially since I only listen when I'm alone in my car. And I'm learning so much listening to podcasts!
DeleteI love Bridget Jones.
ReplyDeleteYay on you for getting your reading mojo back. Mine is still missing.
You know, I forgot all about casseroles. The other night at life group, the host served an enchilada casserole and I remembered how easy and fun they were. A thick wedge, a side salad and some fruit and dinner was served. So, for your question, I love casseroles for their ease. They can sit awhile and not be ruined. You as the host don't have to break into a sweat to get it all on the table. Lasagna comes to mind.
Casseroles! I used to make casseroles several times a week but with just two or three of us it seems like too much work to bother. But I need to remember that they tend to make yummy leftovers!
DeleteMmmm...BLTs. Now I know what I want to make this weekend. And I do have bacon at home, so perfect!
ReplyDeleteYay for reading! I have been thoroughly enjoying mindless suspense novels. It takes my mind off of the news a bit and seems to be one of the few things I can read these days. I totally get it.
Have a great week!
We tend to make BLTs about once a week in the summer but this summer we've hardly eaten them at all. They are so good when I'm pulling the tomatoes straight off the vine. I think I need to have them again soon!
DeleteSounds like you've got a lot going on! I loved The Woman in Cabin 10 and really want to read The Breakdown. Sometimes we just need the lighter fast paced books. Hope you've been able to get some time to relax! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI'm so into lighter, fast-paced books right now that I'm tempted to pick up some chick lit even!
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