Reading: A new book by fellow CNBCer, Lesley Pyne: Finding Joy Beyond Childlessness. (In fact, it's so new it's not even listed on Goodreads yet...!) It's not officially out until June 18th, but Lesley was kind enough to send me a PDF. (Review to come when I'm done.) Year-to-date, I've finished 10 books (out of my Goodreads 2018 Reading Challenge goal of 24 books).
Recent purchases:
- The Soul of America by Jon Meacham
- Elizabeth the Queen by Sally Bedell Smith (some post-royal wedding reading, lol)
- Not That Bad edited by Roxane Gay
I watched a wonderful new adaptation of "Little Women" from PBS recently, with Maya Hawke, daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, as Jo, and a charming young guy with amazing dimples named Jonah Hauer-King as Laurie. I've seen several different movie & TV adaptations of the novel (I got an abridged version for my 7th birthday, and I sometimes wonder if Jo March was my original inspiration for wanting to be a writer...) -- and I think I still like the 1994 movie with Winona Ryder as Jo and Christian Bale as Laurie best -- but this was very good -- beautifully filmed and acted.
Haven't been to a big-screen movie since "Infinity Wars" on Voldemort Day... hoping to remedy that soon...
(Not) Listening: Every Sunday afternoon, since around the same time I came to Toronto, the local classic rock FM station had a program called "Psychedelic Sunday." featuring music from the era 1965-75 -- album cuts as well as hits. We would often listen in the car as we drove to & from the movies, the bookstore, visiting people... I say "had" and "would," because this past Sunday was the last show. The host -- described as having "a voice that sounds like God's cooler brother" -- had been let go, but he was allowed to host one final show and say goodbye to his loyal listeners. He is, of course, in his early 60s, and the station has been showing the door to a lot of its longer-serving DJs lately, in a quest to appeal to a younger audience. Ageism strikes again!!
(Not) Following: The Stanley Cup (hockey) playoffs no longer interest me, now that my beloved Winnipeg Jets have been eliminated. :( (Besides, I've always thought it was ridiculous to still be playing/watching hockey in June)(which didn't happen when I was younger & the league was smaller).
Drinking/Eating: Drinking a lot more iced tea lately. ;)
Wearing: Capris, shorts, tank tops, T-shirts and sandals. FINALLY!! :)
Buying (besides books, lol): I recently bought a couple of new purses. I am very picky about my purses -- they have to be big (but not TOO big, because otherwise I will overload it), preferably with lots of pockets and compartments -- and when I find one(s) that I like, I will scoop it/them up (sometimes buying the same one in different colours), even if I don't think I'll use it right away. I found one purse, deeply discounted, at a Nine West store, which is closing, and couldn't resist the bargain. ;) I also bought two purses by Jessica Simpson at a discount shoe warehouse store, one in off-white (for summer) and one in brown (for fall). My current purse is a Jessica Simpson and I had another one of hers that I liked (before it fell apart...!). I've never thought much of her singing or TV shows, but I do like her purses. ;)
Wanting: To visit the gelato shop (sooner vs later, lol).
Loving: The milder weather, the longer days, and the beautiful sunsets in the evening (which seem to happen more frequently in the summer than in the winter -- or maybe we just notice them more...!).
Celebrating: A good dental checkup (albeit still expensive...!).
Recuperating: Housecleaning on Wednesday; dentist appointment Thursday; lunch with some online (non-ALI/scrapbooking) friends in the city today. Had a wonderful time, but between the heat & humidity (and the nonstop talking, lol) I am tuckered right out. ;)
Feeling: Sad that our summer vacation plans are so up in the air... and then guilty, because of WHY they are up in the air (FIL's illness). :(
So much good stuff here! Congrats on the good dental checkup, and the new purses. I need a purse that will hold a book but not allow me to overload it as I usually carry about 5 pounds of lipsticks and pens for some reason... Mmmm, gelato. I have really enjoyed the rep-opening of our local ice cream shop myself. I need some rainy days so I can catch up on TV... I have to get into Handmaids Season Two and Little Women and the new Arrested Development... But when it's not raining, the garden calls. And school, so much work to finish out the school year and so little energy left when I get home due to the heat. But soon! The end is nigh... And I'm sorry that your summer vacation plans are questionable, and for the reason. Sending you love, and hoping you're enjoying the cooler weather!
ReplyDeleteFor the record, first trip to the gelato shop this past weekend. :)
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ReplyDeleteThanks for reminding me to do a review on Lesley's book.
Can't wait to see Little Women. I did love the book, but was frustrated by it too.
Love the purses. It's a good idea to buy several, if you find a style you really love. Because the alternative is NOT finding what you want when your beloved one starts to fall apart. This happened to me last year!
Reminder that you could always have a delayed summer vacation in your winter, but here in our summer.
Lesley's book is now listed on Goodreads. ;)
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