Good morning! Today’s post will link up to The Sunday Salon and The Sunday Post for weekly updates.
Mailbox Monday is hosted at the home site: Mailbox Monday.
And let’s join Kathryn, our leader in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, at Book Date.
The move is done! My granddaughter and her partner worked quickly and had everything moved out and over to the new place by noon! Then they helped arrange some things…and set up my Internet and TV! These two are rock stars!!
I must admit I was tired at the end of the day, even though I did no heavy lifting at all…just directed things, lol. But after they left, I emptied some boxes, rearranged a few things, and collected some empties to take out to the trash and recycling. I had very little to eat all day, as I had cleared out the fridge…and didn’t want to stop moving until we were done. Today I’m putting in a big order with Instacart, to fill my GIANT new fridge. I am LOVING this new space. So many cabinets, among other things!
Meanwhile, I did read and review two books this week, but only wrote three blog posts.
Now I am eager to settle into my New Normal, and couldn’t wait to dust off the stench of that old place, LOL. No good Yelp reviews for them!
Now let’s take a closer look at my week.
Tuesday Excerpts: “Count the Ways”
Review: Kill All Your Darlings, by David Bell
Review: The Stranger in the Mirror, by Liv Constantine
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INCOMING BOOKS:
Such a Quiet Place, by Megan Miranda
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CURRENTLY READING:
Still reading and LOVING Count the Ways, by Joyce Maynard
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That was my week. What did yours look like? Last Tuesday, I had dinner with my #2 son and his three adult children…and my daughter. It was a wonderful break from the hectic packing!
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So happy the move went well and that you are settling in. Thank goodness for younger spry children and grandkids. I hope to stay in my good graces with all as I can tell already I can’t do everything I use to.
Can’t wait to see whether you loved Count the Ways as much as I did.
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Oh, yes, I am so thankful for the young helpers! The last time I actually did a move myself (not counting the one two years ago initiated by my daughter!), it was 14 years ago and I also had movers do a big part of it. So I was quite anxious throughout this one.
But pleasantly surprised by how smooth everything went, Diane.
I’m loving Count the Ways so far.
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Yayyyyyy! I am so happy for you! Enjoy your new home!
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Thanks, Jinjer, I loved how great it all went! Even now as I am unpacking and arranging things. There is nothing better than a move that goes well. And I’m really enjoying my new place!
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So happy you got moved without incident. I’m sure you are very glad to have this over with.
Enjoy the new place.
Have a nice relaxing weekend!
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Thanks, Linda, and I am very happy by how well everything went. Plus…I have already had food delivered and an Amazon package! All went well there, too.
Enjoy your weekend.
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Sounds great. Now relax and enjoy.
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Yay!!🎉🎉🎉So happy for you Laurel!! God bless the young huh? 😂 Can’t wait to see what your new place looks like! Do you have more room now? Unpacking is worse than packing to me! Take time to relax and enjoy your new space! 🤗📚🙏❤
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Thanks, Susan, and I have a lot more room, not only floor space but cabinets and storage. I am definitely relaxing, even as I unpack things.
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Oh I’m so glad you’re all moved and in your new place! That is AWESOME. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
I LOVE the look of Such A Quiet Place!
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Thanks, Greg, I am loving the space and being able to rearrange my things in new ways!
I am also looking forward to Such a Quiet Place. Have a great weekend.
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Yaay congrats on a successful move! I’m glad it all went well and that you’ve got a new space to make your home. Also, as a technically still pry grandchild I’ve done plenty of moving/gardening/organizing duty for my grandparents and always enjoyed it 🙂 ‘Such a Quit Place’ looks like such an amazing book, I honestly need to get on it asap.
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Thanks, Juli, my generation is grateful for the spry grandchildren and their friends!!
Enjoy your weekend and the upcoming reading week. I am also looking forward to my new book.
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Yea to the move over and done! I hope you will enjoy your new dwellings and that we will get even more great reviews from you. You still read two great books this week.
Good luck with the upcoming week and take care of yourself!
Elza Reads
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Thanks, Mareli, I feel so blessed to have found this great space, perfect for me, and I’m loving the quiet that allows for a full night’s sleep!
Enjoy your week and your books.
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I’m so glad the move went smoothly. Enjoy making your new place your own and I hope you can squeeze in some enjoyable reading this week!
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Thanks, Mary, I am loving the quiet and the space…and that much of my unpacking is done. I still have pictures to hang, but I’ll wait for Fiona…I think. Or I might put up a few, lol.
Enjoy your weekend…and I’m still loving Count the Ways.
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Yay, so glad your move went well. I think it would be great fun to fill up a new frig, start fresh!
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Thanks, Diana, the fridge at my old place was too tiny to fill with much of anything…but then again, meals in the dining room were included. But I had trouble with their food! LOL
Enjoy your weekend…and your books.
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I’m glad the move went smoothly and you like your new place. Have a great week!
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Thanks, AJ, I am so grateful for how smoothly it all went! My granddaughter and her partner are true rock stars!
Enjoy your week.
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I’m happy to hear you are all moved and are settling in, I hope you have a wonder relaxing week enjoying your new space!
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Thanks, Victoria, I am loving the space and the air conditioning that is so much better than the last place! I do need to buy a washer and dryer still, when my granddaughter has some time to take me shopping. Transportation is an issue still! Lyft used to work out for me, but now it isn’t that great.
I need to relax and enjoy what I do have, lol.
Have a great week!
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I am so happy to hear the move went so quickly and well. I love the part after I am at a new place and get to organize all my things. You may have only done two reviews but they were both 5 star big winners for you!
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Thanks, Anne, I am grateful that I read two books I loved this week…and that I am mostly settled in to my new place.
Enjoy your week!
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Yay for new places and spaces! Enjoy.
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Thanks, vvb32! I plan to savor the space and enjoy the decorating.
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It’s wonderful that you were able to get moved so quickly and easily. I know you will enjoy your new space, with its big refrigerator and shelves.
And you managed to get two really good books read, too. Both of them sound great.
I am eager to see photos of your new place.
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Thanks, Deb, I am enjoying the space and settling into it. I am in pursuit of a washer and dryer, as there are connections for them here.
I still need to hang pictures before I post photos…or perhaps I will show the space as a work-in-progress.
Enjoy your week!
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I’m glad to read your move went well. How awesome that you got family that was able to help you out. 😉
Enjoy making your new place your own.
Happy reading.
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Thanks, Maureen, I am so grateful for the help I received!
Enjoy your week, and thanks for visiting.
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That’s wonderful that you are all moved in and so quickly. I’m very happy for you. Organizing everything the way you want it can be both fun and tiring.
Good luck with everything and enjoy your new home! Have a great week!
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Thanks, Yvonne, I got a lot done, but I still have three boxes of pictures to hang! I decided to put that task off for now.
Enjoy your week and your reading!
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It’s great having kids and grandkids, not only for the time we can spend with them but they are always willing to help when you need it. Glad you’re moved in and loving your new home! I always see so many books that I want to read on your posts. My tbr list is ridiculously long!
I hope you have a great week!
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Thanks, Vicki, the best thing about blogging for me is finding books to read that I hadn’t even thought about…and connecting with other bloggers!
Yes, the kids and grandkids are the best!
Enjoy your week.
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Enjoy your new place Laurel! It seems your family is indeed made of rock stars 🙂
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Thanks, Sophie, I am very happy to have grandkids who will step up.
Enjoy your week!
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Oh my goodness – just a fortnight ago, you were talking about hoping to be approved. And then on this visit – you’re all moved in!!! So impressed at the speed with which this happened. It was definitely meant to be:)). And yay for having the family pitching in and helping. I hope you get a chance to put your feet up and relax amid all the unpacking and organising, Laurel:).
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Thanks, Sarah, I feel so lucky to have the apartment already! It might have taken a long time, so I think the universe knew how much I needed this move right now!
I have put my feet up to read and watch movies today…yesterday I shelved books. The picture hanging can wait. I’m actually hoping that my granddaughter will volunteer, lol.
Enjoy your week!
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Oh wonderful! I DO like the idea of giving grandchildren such chores to do – and look forward for mine to get old enough:)). And I’m delighted you are able to put your feet up and APPRECIATE your new home, Laurel!
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Great family meet up photo. Love the photos on FB of your new place. You’ll have to have (or maybe you did) a virtual house warming party! Wishing you every joy and happiness in this new adventure of a new place. Loved the fridge!
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Thanks, Kathryn, I hope to take more photos after we hang the pictures. At the last place, Fiona hung them all, so I’m hoping she will volunteer again…lol.
Enjoy your week and your books!
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So glad the move is done! Hope you enjoy settling in to your new place this week.
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Thanks, Marg, I was so anxious in the weeks before the move, but once we started and I saw how smoothly things went with the kids, I started to relax. And then they helped me set things up at the other end, including Internet and TV services!
Now I can really enjoy the place, slowly adding final touches.
Enjoy your week and your books.
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So good to hear you are enjoying your new place. Now it’s time to relax and settle in. Such a Quiet Place looks good. I did enjoy reading All the Missing Girls by Megan. Enjoy your week and your new home!
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Thanks, Veronica, I am ready to relax into my new surroundings and enjoy my books. I can’t wait to read my new book. Have a great week.
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So happy to hear your move went well! Moving is always exhausting, it’s good you had all this help.
I’m waiting on my copy of the new Megan Miranda book, hopefully it gets here this week.
Have a great week!
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Thanks, Kay, I am glad the move is over and that I just have to put the finishing touches on my new surroundings.
Enjoy your books and your week.
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So glad you are all moved in. I skimmed some photos on FB, but didn’t have time to really look at them yet. Hope you enjoy the new place.
Count the Ways sounds so good. I need to add it to my wish list.
Hope you have a nice week.
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Thanks, Cheryl, I plan to take more photos once the pictures are hung and the arrangements are settled.
Enjoy your week, and I’m loving Count the Ways!
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Yay for being moved in!
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Double Yay, Candace! I do love when the moving part is over. Settling in is a work in progress, but more fun.
Enjoy your week!
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Yes!!! So happy that you are out in your own space again!! So exciting! I can’t wait to see how you decorate your new spaces. 🙂 Enjoy!!
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Thanks, Erin, I am loving this part…except there are still things to add, as the rooms are bigger! I also plan to get a washer and dryer this week, as there are connections for them here. My hamper is overflowing!
Enjoy your week!
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Congratulations on the move, I’m sure you are enjoying having all that extra space to settle into
Wishing you a great reading week
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Oh, yes, Shelleyrae, definitely happy about the move and the extra space. And the freedom!
Enjoy your week.
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I’m so glad your move went smoothly. Now you can relax a bit and take your time setting things up just the way you like. Come see my week here.Happy reading!
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Thanks, Kathy, that is just how I like to settle in: relaxing and taking my time.
Enjoy your books and your week.
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LOVED Kill All your Darlings!!
Nice on the Megan Miranda book…enjoy!!
Happy New Normal…your place looks amazing as always.
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Thanks, Elizabeth, I need more furniture! That sounds like something for the future, though, as I need to get things like a washer/dryer, etc. And finish paying off the moving bills. I couldn’t believe that the old place is charging me for half of August, since my thirty day notice was not thirty days ahead of the move. Well, I didn’t find the apartment until halfway through July, and I wasn’t about to pass it up! Half of a month there is more than a whole month here, so once we get into the next month, things will be good.
But it will be crunch time for a bit.
Enjoy your week.
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CONGRATULATIONS on your move!!! That is such wonderful news…I just know you’ll enjoy unpacking and arranging your things in the new space. I finished Count the Ways last night and loved it. It might even be my favorite book of the year so far. Love the family photo!
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Thanks, JoAnn, I am enjoying settling in and arranging things. My granddaughter is coming tomorrow to take me to shop for a washer and dryer…and she promises to hang pictures. Isn’t she the greatest?
The family photo makes me look very short! I have shrunk a bit, but I once was 5’9″, and now I am 5’7″. My daughter is not taller than me, even with my shrinkage; she has on high heels. LOL All the boys are well over 6 feet tall.
I am loving Count the Ways…Joyce Maynard is one of my favorite authors, and I think I’ve read all of her books, including the memoirs.
Enjoy your week!
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It is great to have help from the young and strong…even more so when they are related.
Nice picture with your family group.
Enjoy settling in. I hope you get some good reading in too!
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Thanks, Martha, I loved having family time this week, both at a dinner with some of them and handling the move with others.
Enjoy your week!
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Oh how wonderful, Laurel! I know you were wanting to move out of the other location for a while. And here’s to family members who can be counted on to always be there! Two of my grown kids moved this summer, and it is a confusing and stressful time, but mostly in a good way. I know before very long you’ll have your shelves decorated “your way” with books and dolls.
On a bookish note, I just got Count the Ways on advice from Diane. She said if I read any book this summer, this should be it! I know that I’ll love it!
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Thanks, Rita, I hope you enjoy Count the Ways…and I am so happy that I got this apartment so quickly, after finally deciding to go for it.
Today my granddaughter took me shopping and I bought the washer and dryer, which will be delivered tomorrow.
Then she hung pictures on my walls. Could there be a better granddaughter/
Enjoy your week.
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I am so glad the move went super well for you.. I know how it feels to have bad juju with a place. I hope the new place will be so good you won’t ever want to leave!
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Thanks, Hillary, I feel so blessed to finally be in my kind of place, away from the “bad juju” of the place where I lived for two years!
Enjoy your week and your books!
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I’d probably get real tired too. I love the family pic and the background looks beautiful!
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Now that I have mostly settled in, Trin, I am feeling more rested.
I hope to enjoy more family time. Enjoy your week.
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I’m excited about your move and love that you are settling in now. It’s wonderful news! You’ll be so much happier. Congrats on everything.
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Thanks, Susan, I am loving my new place, and I am so glad that it happened quickly!
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