Good morning! Today’s post will link up to The Sunday Salon, The Sunday Post and Stacking the Shelves, 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.
As the week comes to an ending, I am happily ensconced in my little apartment, pleased with the two books I read and reviewed, and with six blog posts behind me. I also have a stocked fridge again…and plans for the week ahead. On Wednesday I have a routine dental appointment scheduled, and my Thursday takes me back to the hospital for another scan. After speaking to the Oakland doctor last night, we’ve decided on reviewing them and all my other records on 10/2, at which time we’ll talk about a possible surgery ahead…in the Bay Area. Could I finally put this medical issue in my rear view mirror?
Just for fun, I changed up another of my blogs: Curl up and Read…
I’m off coffee today, as I had some issues yesterday…but I am eagerly anticipating my favorite caffeinated drink in the days ahead. Let’s enjoy some virtual coffee and take a closer look at my week.
LAST WEEK ON THE BLOGS:
Sunday Potpourri: “Vegging Out,” Etc.
Monday Potpourri: Whimsical Moments…
Tuesday Potpourri: Delightful New Books…
Hump Day Reading in September…
Coffee Chat: Looking Back…and Planning Ahead…
Review: The Favorite Daughter, by Patti Callahan Henry
Review: Seven Letters, by J. P. Monninger – (NG-10/8/19)
INCOMING BOOKS:
One book came in the mailbox! I also downloaded two e-books.
Ladies Who Punch, by Ramin Setoodeh
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The Stranger Inside, by Lisa Unger
“A darkly thrilling tale of survival and obsession. Lisa Unger never disappoints.” —Riley Sager, bestselling author of Lock Every Door
Even good people are drawn to do evil things…
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Elevator Pitch, by Linwood Barclay
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CURRENTLY READING:
I am reading (and loving) Without a Doubt, by Marcia Clark…it has been resting comfortably on my Kindle since July 2018.
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That was my week…what did yours look like? Tonight I’m sharing our surprise dessert from the dining room: Cherry Pie with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream.
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AN INTERIOR JOURNEY 
My latest desert craze is ice cream mochi, the Japanese-style rice cakes filled with….this time, green tea ice cream. Delish! Have a good week and happily all those tests will be behind you soon. I have my share coming up as well!
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Thanks, Harvee, that sounds yummy! I do love desserts, lol. I do love Green Tea Ice Cream.Enjoy your week.
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Good luck with your appt, and the upcoming medical stuff! Sounds like you had a pretty good week. 🙂
Love the pics- looks nice and cozy. And yummy dessert too.
The stranger Inside looks great.
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Thanks, Greg, I hope to move on from the medical stuff…and enjoy my books and my cozy surroundings.
Have a great week, and I am excited about The Stranger Inside.
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I’ve discovered Fasting works best for my arthritis. I’ve learnt that the pain and the inflammation are eradicated when you fast. My method of fasting is doing the master cleanse for 10 days although water fasting can be incorporated if it doesn’t make you feel too bad. I am able to walk without pain again and I am so happy about it. No need for drastic surgery is what I’m trying to say.
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Thanks, Jackie, I have heard good things about fasting.
Enjoy your week and pain-free days.
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Love the look of the cherry pie and ice cream. Would go well with the book I just read The Recipe Box by Viola Shipman. Would be so great t have all your medical needs over and done with. One day not too far off we hope.
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Thanks, Kathryn, I am so looking forward to days without medical issues… and may little treats like pie smooth the way.
Enjoy your week. The Recipe Box sounds wonderful.
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Your flat looks lovely! Glad you’re now all settled in and it looks as though you had a really good reading and blogging week. I hope those medical tests and procedures are soon a distant memory, Laurel and that you have a fabulous week:)
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Thanks, Sarah, I am looking forward to those days. The books and little treats make a big difference.
Enjoy your week.
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Oh I often think that books and little treats are what make Life worthwhile… Have a good week, Laurel.
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The pie looks good. I’ve been craving an apple dessert lately. Must be the season. I hope you have a good week ahead and no more coffee issues!
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Thanks, Mary, I am also looking forward to days with coffee…and apple pie sounds wonderful.
Enjoy your week.
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I love your flat and looks like you have settled in finally. I hope your medical issues are done with.
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Thanks, Gayathri, I second that hope for medical issues in the past.
Enjoy your week.
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I do hope you’ll be able to put your health problems behind you Laurel! Being healthy is priceless truly! Anyway I am happy to see that you are finding a new normal and enjoying it! Happy Sunday.
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Thanks, Sophie, I completely agree about the treasure of good health.
Enjoy your week.
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I quite enjoyed Elevator Pitch as you know, I hope you do too.
Have a great reading week, and wishing you good health.
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Thanks, Shelleyrae, I can’t wait to read it.
Have a great week.
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I’ve never heard of Ladies Who Punch but it sounds good so I put it on hold at my library. I hope your medical issues get resolved soon and you can put that stress out of your mind and life.
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Thanks, Vicki, I’m loving the anticipation of my new books.
Enjoy your week.
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You certainly had a busy week. Good job! All those lovely blog posts.
I hope you are able to add coffee again to your menu soon. I couldn’t do without my java, I think.
Have a great week.
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Thanks, Deb, I loved my week, too, and I’m eager to add coffee back to my mornings.
Enjoy your week.
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I hope your medical issue is finally taken care of once and for all!!
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Thanks, Nicole, I hope so, too.
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I do hope that your upcoming tests and appointments will give a clear plan that you can implement and get back to better health and coffee!! What a nice surprise, always love pie and ice creams. I always look forward to a Lisa Unger book. Have a great week.
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Thanks, Nise, I hope so, too! And I do love Unger’s books.
Enjoy your week.
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Love how that scoop is as big as the pie slice 😉
Hope the week of medical stuff goes well. Happy reading.
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Thanks, vvb, I loved that, too! Enjoy your week.
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Good luck with the medical issues. I hope everything turns out well. Your books look good especially Elevator Pitch and The Stranger Inside. Have a great week!
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Thanks, Yvonne, I am trying to decide which one to read next. I’m thinking The Stranger Inside.
Enjoy your week.
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I hope you’re able to put your medical issues in the rear view mirror and that you feel better soon. The cherry pie looks really good. Do you plan to see the new Downton Abbey movie? I think it looks pretty fun. Have a great week.
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Thanks, Susan, I didn’t see the Downton Abbey show…I might need to see that first. But then again, maybe not.
Enjoy your week.
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Sounds like it was a reasonably nice week for you. Elevator Pitch looks rather intense.
Enjoy your week!
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Thanks, Martha, I did enjoy the reading this week. I just finished Without a Doubt and loved it.
Enjoy your week.
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Oo that pie!! I think I might make apple crisp tonight – we will see. Lol.
I hope that you are going to be able to move on from your medical stuff soon.
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Thanks, Erin, I hope so, too. Meanwhile, treats like the pie help.
Enjoy your week.
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That cherry pie looks good!
I want to read Elevator Pitch too, I really enjoyed Linwood Barclay’s book from last year and this one intrigues me too.
Happy reading and have a great week!
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Thanks, Kay, I loved The Noise Downstairs, so I am eager to read Elevator Pitch.
Enjoy your week.
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I only drink one caffeinated drink a day but my brother had many. After his heart procedure, he’s off caffeine and unhappy about it. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
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Thanks for visiting, Kathy, and enjoy your books.
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I bet you are ready to have all that medical stuff behind you. Hopefully you’ll get some good answers soon. The Unger book appeals to me.
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Thanks, Kathy, I do hope for an end to the medical stuff.
I’m enjoying the Unger book so far.
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I am certainly enjoying this blog–BIG TIME!
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Thanks, Rae, I am glad you are enjoying it.
Have a great week.
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Wow, I always figure I can endure just about anything so long as I can have coffee! Hope you don’t have to go too long without. I have both the Lisa Unger and the Linwood Barclay book on my want-to-read list. They sound like great reads. Also hope all the medical adventures go well for you. And thanks for the blog visit!
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Thanks, Joy, I feel the same! I’m slowly getting back on it…I just took a little “break.”
I’m enjoying my books. Hope you are, too!
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