Good morning! How the heck is everyone? Our heat wave ended, at least for now. Sometimes October throws something at us. I much prefer 80 degree temps over 110, and I saw leaves blowing through the street. A hint of fall.
I love Sundays. My post church nap is always excellent and it allows me to stay up late to read. I never used to be a “read in bed” person but lately it’s been a real treat as the pup sleeps next to me. She isn’t doing great but she still has good moments so we make her comfortable.
Right Now:
Coffee, breakfast, student ministry. I busted out my fall coffee creamers. I am still doing iced coffee because hot coffee still tastes weird to me post brain surgery but the creamer flavors hint at fall. It works.
This Week:
Besides work, I have a volunteer “team night” this Friday. It’s going to be a Bob Ross paint night. I am kind of jazzed for this. The other day I gave a dresser away and in the dresser, I found all my paint supplies. I had forgotten where I put them and have been wanting to mess around with paint. Paint Night will be a good kick-off for that.
Reading:
Still reading All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker.
I need to dive into James by Percival Everett because I just remembered that book club is coming up and I am only two chapters in. I am finding it hard to get into.
Anyone for a Read-Along?
After brain surgery and trips to the hospital you start to really think about ALL the books you want to read, yet haven’t. One of those books is, Of Human Bondage by Somerset Maugham. It’s a chunkster at 688 pp.
The Of Human Bondage read-along has been announced! Join us!
Watching:
Not much at all. Trying to steer clear of the ridiculous news coverage. I really hate election years.
Grateful for:
New opportunities. I am dabbling in something new. Will share soon.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Book Chatter 
Wow Ti — a read along to Maugham … I’m impressed. I will think about it today and sign up if I can make it work. I have not read that classic. I loved his novel Razor’s Edge long ago. Your paint night will be fun. I’ve gone to one of those and I was a terrible painter but it was fun regardless. James should start picking up … so stick with it.
James did pick up, so thank you for the nudge.
Yes, do join the read along if you can but no pressure at all. I just love to read with others.
I love paint nights. I haven’t read James but those who have said it was slow to start but worth the read.
I really liked James and found it a fairly quick read. I hope you get pulled into it.
I am so sorry that the Otter Pup is fading; it’s so difficult to watch and live.
Thank you! I am into James now. I had such a hard time with the beginning but I did read the forward and all that.
Yes, I watched videos of my Otter Pup from May and she was a completely different dog. She has really declined and is getting over a beast of a sinus infection. She still enjoys her sunbeam naps. We keep her comfortable.