Good morning, and Happy Thanksgiving! It is time to chat over coffee…and share with others linked at Bookishly Boisterous.
It has been a week of reading, errands, a little blogging…and, of course, getting a mani. Today I’ll be joining my daughter and son-in-law at the home of his family for the traditional dinner.
This week there were movies to watch from my DVR, one of which I found myself caught up in: A United Kingdom, based on a true story about King Seretse Khama of Botswana and how his loving but controversial marriage to a British white woman, Ruth Williams, put his kingdom into political and diplomatic turmoil. Starred Rosamund Pike (of Gone Girl).
- I’ve read and reviewed two delightful books (so far): Young Jane Young, by Gabrielle Zevin; and Merry & Bright, by Debbie Macomber. I am almost finished with Bonfire, by Krysten Ritter, a gripping, tightly wound suspense novel about a woman forced to confront her past in the wake of small-town corruption. Would it be rude for me to take Pippa along to Thanksgiving dinner so I could read if I get bored? Silly question. Of course it would be rude.
- You might say that I am sometimes anti-social when I am gripped by a book. LOL
- I do miss my globe-trotting son and daughter-in-law, who are based in Prague, but spent the last couple of weeks in London and then Portugal. Love these shots, and Gabi adores trees, especially those with fruit:
- Craig loves interesting buildings and sculptures:
- Sometimes we only visit via photos, FB, and Skype…but I’ll take what I can get right now.
- This Saturday, the remnants of our local family will join two of the LA family members at a restaurant we’ve never tried together: Mad Duck. I think I mentioned it last week. There will be nine of us, as the newlywed grandson and wife, Dominic & Julia, will join us after all.
- So…the week ahead, including today’s events, will remind me of family; my attitude of gratitude is stretching to include these blessings.
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Enjoy the holiday, if you celebrate it…and definitely savor those books!
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You will have a lovely time! Maybe you will find a fellow reader? I would take my Kindle and sneak off to the bathroom…a lot!
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Good idea, Patty…I actually finished Bonfire…so I’m at the place where I have to pick up what’s next. Enjoy your day!
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I have a hard time being sociable when I have a good book too! Enjoy the day and Madd Duck!
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Thanks, AJ…Madd Duck is on Saturday. Today is the one I have to get through…although the food will be delicious.
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Oh there’s always a price for that lovely food:(
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Such a beautiful family! It must be so much fun to travel and see the world, when I get the time/money, I’m on the first plane out of the country, lol. Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy your weekend!
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Thanks, Bleu… When I can’t travel to them, I enjoy the photos.
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