I am linking up to the Sunday Post hosted by the wonderful Kim of Caffeinated Book Reviewer, where participants recap our week, talk about what we are reading, share any new books that have come our way, and whatever else we want to talk about.
What I Am Reading: I have mostly been reading Tolstoy's War and Peace as I waited for my November TBR List poll to close this weekend. I actually finished all of November's reading assignment and am now ready to begin the epilogues, which will bring me to the end. I will tell you more about what Mouse and I are reading in my next Mouse's corner. I think it will make several of you happy. I can already hear the "I told you so's."
What I Am Watching: A lot of Odd Squad and Mission Force One thanks to my daughter. Mission Force One is a spin-off of Disney's cartoon Miles in Tomorrowland. Last weekend we joined several of our friends from the dance studio to see The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. We all enjoyed it. There was quite the applause and cheering when Misty Copeland came on screen from our group.
What I Am Watching: A lot of Odd Squad and Mission Force One thanks to my daughter. Mission Force One is a spin-off of Disney's cartoon Miles in Tomorrowland. Last weekend we joined several of our friends from the dance studio to see The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. We all enjoyed it. There was quite the applause and cheering when Misty Copeland came on screen from our group.
Off the Blog: This past week took a lot out of me emotionally. With work, the mid-term elections, mass murder, wildfires, and a pesky cold (which I will take any day over murder and fire), I just wanted to pull the blanket over my head and stay in bed. Our friends and family are safe, thankfully.
I spent the weekend going through mine and my daughter's bookshelves, organizing books, and pulling out ones to give away. I managed to get some Christmas shopping done. And we all now have new shoes (which were long overdue). Two of Mouse's Nutcracker costumes came in, and I got the list of accessory and hairstyle requirements, which always stresses me out some. Tickets are officially on sale! I wish you could all come.
I spent the weekend going through mine and my daughter's bookshelves, organizing books, and pulling out ones to give away. I managed to get some Christmas shopping done. And we all now have new shoes (which were long overdue). Two of Mouse's Nutcracker costumes came in, and I got the list of accessory and hairstyle requirements, which always stresses me out some. Tickets are officially on sale! I wish you could all come.
My donation pile
Mouse's donation pile
Laundry baskets make comfy resting spots:
Thank you for helping me decide what book from my TBR collection I should read next:
My TBR List is a meme hosted by the awesome Michelle at Because Reading. It’s a fun way to choose a book from your TBR pile to read. The 1st Sunday of every month, I will list 3 books I am considering reading and take a poll as to which you think I should read. I will read the winner that month, and my review will follow (unfortunately, not likely in the same month, but eventually--that's all I can promise).
Looks like Bells, Spells, and Murder by Carol J. Perry won with 6 votes! I am oh-so-ready for a Christmas themed book right now, and this one sounds perfect. Thank you to all who voted!
I hope you all have a wonderful week! Happy Reading!
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I'm glad you and your family and friends are safe. The fires sound truly dreadful. So devastating for all the people who have lost family, friends, pets, and homes. My heart goes out to them.
ReplyDeleteI'll probably wait for The Nutcracker and the Four Realms to come on DVD or streaming, but I'm glad you enjoyed it. And I wish I could see Mouse in her production. My (now adult) child was in the Nutcracker from age 5 right up through 17, Bonbon through Sugar Plum Fairy (though never Clara, to her disappointment.)
I hope this week treats you more kindly.
Lark - Thank you. The fires have been horrible this season, and new ones seem to keep popping up. I really feel for everyone impacted.
DeleteThat is so neat that your daughter was in the Nutcracker all those years! My daughter dreams of playing Clara someday when she's older. I am not sure it will actually happen, but right now it's her dream. :-) Being the Sugar Plum Fairy is a big deal though--so kudos to your daughter!
Thank you for visiting, Lark.
Have heard really good things about Nutcracker! And glad you are safe- I know that California has had more than its share of heartbreak and fire problems this past week (and longer)- I feel for everyone out there. Stay safe and well!
ReplyDeleteGreg - I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it, to be honest. I wasn't expecting much. I know it will be a favorite of my daughter's for a long while. Thank you for your kind words. And thanks for visiting!
DeleteIt was a very rough week for our country (and especially your state), wasn't it? I hope you're feeling better and get in some great reading this week.
ReplyDeleteKathy - It was a rough one. This past week was a bit easier in some regards and not so in others. I really feel for those impacted by the fires. So many lives lost. Thank you for stopping by, Kathy.
DeleteGlad everyone in your world is safe. It's fun to go through the books and make donation piles, at least for me. And then my head gives me permission to acquire more. Ha! Enjoy your Christmas reading! Wish we could all come to Mouse's Nutcracker event.
ReplyDeleteKay - Thank you. I enjoy going through my books as well, although making donation piles can be hard. I admit I pulled a couple out and put them back on my shelf a couple days later. Haha. I need to get them out of my house. I am waiting though for my mom's visit as she wants to go through them and see if she wants any . . .
DeleteI just got word my brother will not be able to make it to see the Nutcracker. Mouse is disappointed, but the timing is hard for he and his wife as they are both teachers. My mom will be there, at least.
Thank you for visiting, Kay!
Wow! After War and Peace I should imagine Bells, Spells, and Murder (which by the way looks wonderful) will come as a welcome relief.
ReplyDeleteTracy - Bells, Spells, and Murder is a much easier read. :-) Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteLOVin' those book piles :) I have a very difficult time giving up books *sigh*
ReplyDeleteGlad you and yours are safe with all the stuff going on there. It's so scary :(
For a little smile, here's another cozy cat :)...
https://twitter.com/CatherineLaud/status/1061698237793492993
Donna Marie - I have a hard time giving up books too. I was surprised my daughter was willing to part with so many of hers. She has a pretty big library of her own, and it is nice to actually have them all fit on the shelves again. Haha. At least until Christmas.
DeleteThank you for your kind thoughts. The month did not get off to a good start unfortunately. Hopefully the fires can be brought under control soon.
Thanks for stopping by, Donna Marie.
War and Peace...still haven't tackled that one yet.
ReplyDeleteJoanne - I am glad I persevered with War and Peace, even after a few false starts. I have enjoyed it over all. Thank you for visiting!
DeleteI know, it's been a crazy week. Glad you are staying safe over there.
ReplyDeleteVery cool about The Nutcracker and enjoy Bells, Spells, and Murder it looks good!
Naida - Thank you! My mom who lives up in the northern part of the state said the air quality is terrible where she is. We haven't had it too bad where I am, fortunately. Thank you for visiting!
DeleteThat's a pretty impressive donation pile. Good for you! (Plus, you gotta make room for the new Christmas books. ;D )
ReplyDeleteLark - Isn't it? I am so proud of us! Haha. I'm just happy to have room again on the shelves for all the books. I am not sure I will once Christmas hits. ;-) Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteIt seems like every week is a tough week sometimes. But you have to enjoy the little things. Great job on going through things - that is my job for the next 6-8 months. Sorting/throwing/donating etc. I need to get rid of the things I won't need or use. And reading, I escape into my reading when the world gets too bleak. Anne - Books of My Heart
ReplyDeleteAnne - It does seem like that sometimes. Especially as of late. I do try to focus more on the positives, and there is definitely some of that. Good luck with your sorting/throwing/donating project. My daughter and I will be tackling her toys next. We'll see how that goes . . . Thank you for visiting, Anne!
DeleteGlad you are safe and hope it stays that way. Hope this week is a better one all around. Nice donation piles!
ReplyDeleteNise' - Thank you for your kind thoughts. This week was a bit better. Calmer, at least. Thank you for visiting!
DeleteI'm glad you and your family are safe, Wendy. Your donation pile looks great and that reminds me I need to go through mine, too. I need to put away those which I think I won't be reading them anymore. And wow, can't believe it's mid November already and very soon Christmas will be here!
ReplyDeleteHope you've a great week, Wendy.
Melody - Thank you! I hope the fires are under control soon. The death tally on the one up north keeps rising. It's so scary. Since we were going through my daughter's books, I thought I might as well go through mine. I am terrible about letting go of books, and so when I'm in the mood to do so, it's best to act fast. I already have put two books back on my to read shelf that I had set in the donation pile. I'm so bad. LOL Thank you for stopping by, Melody!
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