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Sunday Matters

Good morning!! How is everyone? Here in Southern California we are in a heat wave. We had a mild June and now, temps of 112-115. When you step outside it’s like an oven. I know some of you ADORE the heat. Me? Not so much. Plus, there’s been a fire every day! All that rain led to growth and now it’s all brown. Fire season is upon us.

My daughter arrives for a week later this month. There are some things around the house that I need to tackle before she arrives. They don’t really have anything to do with her arrival, but it motivates me. I need to work on my closet and the garage. The garage is bad. It has a lot of discards from both kids moving out.

Right Now:

Student ministry this morning, like always. It’s been a fun summer of activities and games. Some good messages too.

This Week:

At the end of the week I have a dental appointment. The brain tumor I had was so large that it pushed my palate out so my teeth don’t align all that well. I suspect my dentist will mention it.

Nothing else planned, which is nice. I do like our little road trips here and there but in 110 degree heat they aren’t so fun.

Reading:

I blew through a number of books recently and posted reviews for:

Extinction
The Summer Club
House of Cotton

I am finishing up You Like It Darker by King. And I am almost done with The Return of Ellie Black.

I just requested a review copy of Murakami’s new one, The City and Its Uncertain Walls. I sure hope I am approved! You all know how much I love him!

If that doesn’t happen, I plan to pick up The Search Party to read next.

Watching:

It’s been a long time since the Hub and I have watched anything but friends recommended Alice in Borderland and so we’ve been watching an episode each night. It’s good. Along the lines of Squid Game, but Japanese. We’ve been enjoying it!

alice in borderland

Grateful for:

Biscuits. This might sound like a silly thing to be grateful for but it was the ONLY thing I could eat after surgery because everything made me sick! And now? I love them so much and this song just HITS. Yes, a biscuit song.

Sunday Matters

I have been flying through books lately! It feels good to finally put a dent in my reading list. Not only that, but I’ve been turning right around and reviewing them too which is great since the details don’t stay with me all that long these days.

Right Now:

The high school students are back from camp so there is a student service today. Can’t wait to hear all their camp stories.

This Week:

Nothing huge planned for this upcoming week. Sticking close to home for Independence Day. We will probably grill something. Independence Day is really the only day I crave a hot dog. Mainly because of the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating contest. This year, Joey Chestnut was banned due to an endorsement conflict of interest so he’s out of the running.

Reading:

Finishing up The Summer Club. Next up, possibly The Return of Ellie Black.