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Whatnot – 04/19/23

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Novelist, Haruki MurakamiI was very excited to read that Haruki Murakami has a new novel coming out! It just came out in Japan but with translation needed, it probably won’t hit the US for 1.5 to 2 years. I am not a patient person! Its title is The City and Its Uncertain Walls. If it sounds familiar it’s because it’s based on a short story of the same name. I seriously cannot wait. I hope I am lucky enough to receive a review copy. 

In other news, I am just plodding along trying to get through each day. The treatment for my autoimmune issues is not working. In fact, I think I may have gotten worse. The doc did say it would take awhile for the meds to kick in but it’s been six weeks and nothing. I go back in June.

Tonight I am going to a Lacrosse game to see one of our students play, and then heading to book club. We are discussing Demon Copperhead. It might be one of my favorite Kingsolver books ever. I do hope I can finish the book before our meeting because as of this morning I am still flipping pages. Fingers crossed. 

I was supposed to attend a concert with my in-laws this Friday but it was cancelled for a third time and probably will not happen now. It was to see Gordon Lightfoot. Do you know who that is? He is very ill. I’m not all that familiar with his songbook but my in-laws were really looking forward to it. 

All the pets are good. My daughter’s cat Jinx is a teenager now and has settled down a little. Root Beer is still a Queen, and The Otter Pup has been quite funny lately. She is very particular about what she wants and lets you know it. The humans are good too. 

Have a good week. Once I make it to Wednesday I seem to be able to power through the rest of the week okay. I wanted to go to the LA Times Festival of Books this Saturday but honestly, I don’t think I can handle all of that walking. 

Bookish Talk, Life

Sunday Matters: Easter Sunday

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Sunday Matters

I think it’s cool how Easter means so much more to me now. Sure, the Easter Basket stage is over and done but the significance of the day itself brings me happiness. No big Easter dinner this year but some kind friends invited us over for a meal so we are looking forward to it.

Right Now:

I do not have student ministry today and we attended Easter service yesterday so both of us are volunteering at three services today. After we serve, we will head over to our friends to celebrate.

This Week:

I have a couple of meetings this week but nothing major and no appointments. I hope to catch up on my reading. Especially since book club will come up before I know it and I haven’t put a dent in our April selection, Demon Copperhead. Many of you reminded me how long it is so I best get on it.

Reading:

My reading will be focused on Demon Copperhead but I received six review copies this past week and they are too good to ignore so they will motivate me to get through Demon quickly. In case you’re curious, the review copies include the new Alice Hoffman, the new Joyce Maynard and Taylor Adams.

Watching:

Not a thing. Still. Although with the new John Wick movie out I’ve been curious about the franchise and may watch the first one for kicks. I mean, he goes after people who killed his dog??? Sounds like a good premise to me.

Grateful for:

  • The skies here have been amazing and full of color. Easter should be really nice and warm.
  • After sleeping in separate rooms for a bit, I am pretty caught-up on my sleep. We’ve been keeping each other up for months so it feels good to be fully rested.
  • Daily walks. No matter how crappy I feel I am pushing myself out the door. The Otter Pup helps.

Have a great week!