WEEKLY UPDATES: BIRTHDAY WEEK IS OVER!

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And let’s join Kathryn, our leader in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, at Book Date.

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My birthday is finally in my rear view mirror, but I am still savoring the memories.  This past week, I had two more birthday dinners, and now I will relax into my routines again.  I read and reviewed only two books and wrote four blog posts.  I also enjoyed some viewing, which included The Watcher, The Good Nurse, and Human Capital.

Let’s take a closer look at my reading and reviewing:

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TUESDAY EXCERPTS:  “THE NURSERY”

WWW READING…

COFFEE CHAT:  BIRTHDAY COUNTDOWN…

BOOKISH FRIDAY:  “SUCH A PRETTY GIRL”

Review:  The Nursery, by Sue WatsonReview: 

Big Shot, by Julie Mulhern

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INCOMING BOOKS:

Such a Pretty Girl, by T. Greenwood (Currently Reading)

Big Shot, by Julie Mulhern

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That was my week. My favorite outing this week was a birthday dinner at Flemings, an elegant and delicious place that I had never tried before.  My long time friend of 50 years was my host for the event.

 

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WEEKLY UPDATES: A FABULOUS WEEK…

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And let’s join Kathryn, our leader in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, at Book Date.

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My week was fabulous!  Just as my actual birthday is right around the corner, my surprises continue from unexpected places and sources.  Lunches out, a birthday dinner with my daughter that turned out to include my No. 2 son who had driven up from Las Vegas.  And then I ended up reading and reviewing three books, writing three blog posts, and going to the doctor to get my third COVID booster and my flu shot.

Next week will bring even more, as my granddaughter is taking me out on Monday and my oldest friend is taking me to dinner on Wednesday.  So can I say it has definitely been a good week?

Now let’s take a quick look at my reading and blogging.

TUESDAY EXCERPTS:  “SISTER DEAR”

WWW READING…

BOOKISH FRIDAY:  “THE FAVOR”

Review:  The Neighbour Upstairs, by Kathryn Croft

Review:  Home Truths, by Tina Seskis

Review:  The Favor, by Nicci French

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INCOMING BOOKS:

The Nursery, by Sue Watson (Currently Reading)

 

The Favor, by Nicci French

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That was my week.  What did yours look like? After last night’s dinner that included my unexpected No. 2 son, we went to hang out at a local bar for drinks.

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WEEKLY UPDATES: MOVING BEYOND A GREAT MONTH…

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Another great week has passed:  the final one in a series of great times with family members.  My eldest son flew off to Prague on Wednesday, although he was rerouted a couple of times along the way.  It seemed fitting that one of his last flights was via Las Vegas, where he got to spend more time with my No. 2 son before landing at LAX.

I did manage to read and review two books this week and write four blog posts.  My viewing was sporadic, mostly shows I had seen before.  I was pretty distracted by last minute outings to local restaurants, one of which was a neighborhood Irish pub called Groggs.

Now let’s take a closer look at my week:

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WWW READING…

BOOKISH FRIDAY:  “THE SILENT WOMAN”

MONTHLY WRAP-UP:  HELLO, OCTOBER!

COFFEE CHAT:  GOODBYE TO MY VISITORS…

Review:  Evil Woman, by Julie Mulhern

Review:  The Silent Woman, by Minka Kent

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INCOMING BOOKS:

The Silent Woman, by Minka Kent

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CURRENTLY READING:

Left on Tenth, by Delia Ephron

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That was my week. A culmination of great moments with family members, even though saying goodbye for now was bittersweet.  I like looking at this photo of my two oldest sons at a place in Las Vegas called The Tilted Kilt.

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WEEKLY UPDATES: ANOTHER GREAT WEEK…

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And let’s join Kathryn, our leader in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, at Book Date.

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Another great week, with family activities and outings.  I also finished reading and reviewing two books:  one was excellent, the second one, not so much.  Then I finished a third book today!  I wrote five blog posts. 

My eldest son stayed with me another two days on the Murphy bed, and we enjoyed some outings.  We had dinner at a nearby Irish pub with my granddaughter Fiona and her friend.  My son then spent time with one of his friends from back in the day.  Hopefully we will end the weekend with more time with other family members.

Now let’s take a closer look at my week:

 

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TUESDAY EXCERPTS: “LESSONS”

COFFEE CHAT:  A GREAT WEEKEND, ETC.

WWW READING…

SOAP MOMENTS…

BOOKISH FRIDAY:  “BLOWBACK”

Review:  The Fall Girl, by Marcia Clark

Review:  Babysitter, by Joyce Carol Oates

Review:  Evil Woman, by Julie Mulhern

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INCOMING BOOKS:

Evil Woman. Country Club Murders #14, by Julie Mulhern

Blowback, by James Patterson

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That was my week.  Another enjoyable one with family time, outings, and even some reading and viewing. At Grogg’s Irish Pub nearby, I enjoyed another dinner with my son, my granddaughter, and her friend.  I had the fish and chips.

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WEEKLY UPDATES: ANOTHER GREAT WEEK…

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And let’s join Kathryn, our leader in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, at Book Date.

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What a great week!  Last weekend, I spent time with family eating out and taking photos at the CSUF Monument.  Here are a couple views of the sculpture that we have used since 1979:

This week I read and reviewed two books and wrote three blog posts. I viewed a few episodes of The Patient and one more of The Good Fight.

On Monday, I had lunch with an old friend at The Point, a newly discovered restaurant.

Now let’s take a closer look at my week.

TUESDAY EXCERPTS:  “THE SHOP ON ROYAL STREET”

WWW READING…

BOOKISH FRIDAY:  “THE FALL GIRL”

Review:  The Shop on Royal Street, by Karen White

Review: Nothing More To Tell, by Karen M. McManus

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INCOMING BOOKS:

The Fall Girl, by Marcia Clark (Currently Reading)

Lessons, by Ian McEwan

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That was my week.  It has been another good one, with family and books.  Photographs at the Fresno State Sculpture reminded me of this delightful tradition.  This weekend, there will be more outings and time together.

Here is another photo captured at our Monument in 1984: 

 

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WEEKLY UPDATES: MAKING OVER MY LIFE…

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And let’s join Kathryn, our leader in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, at Book Date.

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This week, I actually read three-and-a-half books!  And I had outings, like dinner on Sunday with Fiona and a hair styling appointment on Wednesday…after which we had Mexican food and Margaritas.  Here’s my new look:

I started watching The Offer, on Amazon Prime, and I’m loving it.

Now let’s take a closer look at my week.

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COLLECTIONS…(OBSESSIONS?)

TUESDAY POTPOURRI:  NEW BOOKS…

WWW READING…

TUESDAY EXCERPTS:  “THE BODYGUARD”

GOODBYE TO MAY…

BOOKISH FRIDAY:  “TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY”

Review:  Never Coming Home, by Hannah Mary McKinnon

Review:  The Widow, by K. L. Slater

Review:  Take Your Breath Away, by Linwood Barclay

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INCOMING BOOKS:

The Latecomer, by Jean Hanff Korelitz

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Take Your Breath Away, by Linwood Barclay

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CURRENTLY READING:

We’re All Damaged, by Matthew Norman (a book I bought in May 2016!) – I finished this last night!  Here’s the review:

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That was my week.  I really enjoyed it, with outings (dinner with Fiona, below, at The Cheesecake Factory) and a hair styling and lunch with my daughter.

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WEEKLY UPDATES: A GOOD ONE!

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And let’s join Kathryn, our leader in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, at Book Date.

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My week was a busy one, and even though I only wrote five blog posts, I read and reviewed three books.  I also enjoyed viewing Anatomy of a Scandal, based on a book by Sarah Vaughan.

Today or tomorrow I will have lunch or dinner with my granddaughter Fiona, who is spending time in town after being up in the mountains.

Last Monday, my #2 son and his three adult kids, along with me and my daughter, met for lunch.  It was a great family gathering.

Next week, my daughter has promised a hair styling appointment…and a meal!

I hope everyone enjoys the long weekend!

Now let’s take a closer look at my week.

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TUESDAY EXCERPTS:  “REPUTATION”

TUESDAY POTPOURRI:  NEW BOOKS…

WWW READING…

BOOKISH FRIDAY: “NEVER COMING HOME”

COFFEE CHAT:  “MY GOOD WEEK…”

Review:  The Road Trip, by Beth O’Leary

Review:  The Reputation, by Sarah Vaughan (NetGalley – 7/5/22)

Review:  Adult Assembly Required, by Abbi Waxman

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INCOMING BOOKS:

Never Coming Home, by Hannah Mary McKinnon – (And current read)

Finding Me, by Viola Davis

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That was my week.  What did yours look like?  Now I am ready for a new month.  Below, note my handbag obsession!

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WEEKLY UPDATES: A GREAT WEEK…

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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.

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What a week!  A lunch outing last weekend, another on Monday, and lots of binge-watching.  I finished viewing all six seasons of Sex and the City, and then went on to watch the first movie that came afterwards.  I am now on the second one!  I also watched the Hulu show Candy and another episode of Gaslit.

Only one book read and reviewed, but I loved it!  Now I hope to read more this coming week, but who knows what will happen?

I had coffee on my patio this morning,  but it was only the second time this week, due to wind!  I am intrigued by the green things growing (weeds?), which I noticed yesterday.

Now…let’s take a closer look at the week.

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Tuesday Excerpts:  “The Patient”

WWW Reading…

Bookish Love…

Bookish Friday: “The Road Trip”

Coffee Chat:  Bookish & Not So Bookish Thoughts…

Review:  The Homewreckers, by Mary Kay Andrews

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INCOMING BOOKS:

The Road Trip, by Beth O’Leary

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CURRENTLY READING:

What Happened to the Bennetts, by Lisa Scottoline

 

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That was my week.  Not a lot of productivity with books, but fun with the viewing and outings.  What did your week look like?

I am eagerly looking forward to this music box/typewriter, which has joined my other goodies in my bedroom/office.

 

 

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WEEKLY UPDATES: A BUSY WEEK…

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And let’s join Kathryn, our leader in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, at Book Date.

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What a week!  I only read and reviewed two books, but they were good ones.  I also spent time viewing shows online, one of which was an old favorite that I had never seen before in its entirety:  Sex and the City!  What fun.  I’ve seen the movies based on the show, but I liked going back to the beginning for the four friends in their early Manhattan days.

I also enjoyed another episode of Gaslit, on Starz, and a show called The Deceived.

On Friday, I had a doctor’s appointment, and I was exhausted afterwards!  I saw the doctor, but also had two shots and bloodwork!  One of the shots was my second COVID booster, and the other was for Shingles.  Fun stuff, LOL.

Today I will be joining my daughter for lunch at Mad Duck.  Guess what I’m ordering?  Fish and Chips.

For all mothers out there, have a happy Mother’s Day!

Now…let’s take a closer look at my week.

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Tuesday Excerpts:  “What Happened to the Bennetts”

Tuesday Potpourri:  Book Love…

WWW Reading…

Monthly Wrap-Up:  Goodbye to April…

Bookish Friday:  Homewreckers

Review:  The Next Thing You Know, by Jessica Strawser

Review:  An Honest Lie, by Tarryn Fisher

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INCOMING BOOKS:

Fly Girl, by Ann Hood

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The Patient, by Jane Shemilt

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Homewreckers, by Mary Kay Andrews (and current read)

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Furious Love, by Sam Kashner

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That was my week.  Books, movies, shows, and outings.  Packages arrived almost every day!  Just replacing needed items, but also adding some dishware…as if I needed any more!

 

On Saturday afternoon, I enjoyed a Mother’s Day lunch with my daughter. 

What did your week look like?

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WEEKLY UPDATES: THE WEEK SPED BY…

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This week brought more activities, but not a lot of reading:  only two books!  But they were both good.  I did write six blog posts.

I watched more shows on the streaming services:  new episodes of Pivoting, The Drop Out. and Big Sky.  I went out to breakfast with a friend on Wednesday, and today I am tempted to try that Door Dash delivery service.  I use Instacart for my groceries, but I also like the idea of having a restaurant meal delivered.  Or I might take Lyft to a restaurant.  I like having options.

So now let’s take a closer look at my week:

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Tuesday Excerpts:  “The Younger Wife”

Tuesday Potpourri:  Bookish Love…

WWW Reading…

Overlooked Books…

Coffee Chat:  Moving Along…

Bookish Friday:  “The Paris Apartment”

Review:  The Night Shift, by Alex Finlay

Review:  The Other Family, by Wendy Corsi Staub

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INCOMING BOOK/CURRENT READ:

The Paris Apartment, by Lucy Foley

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My week ended with my finishing touches on my dining area.  The Baker’s Rack and the Engelbreit plates are now spotlighting the area.  What next?  Since I seem to be obsessed, I could keep going…trying to replace things I lost.  Or I could sit back and enjoy what I’ve done.  What did your week look like?

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