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The Sunday Salon: No Snow, Just Sun

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The Sunday Salon

This past week, the news kept talkin’ up the big snow storm that was supposed to hit So Cal on Saturday. Friday night was very rainy and cold. Saturday, we felt a few flakes but the entire thing petered out. Today, nothing but sun and blue skies. So my snowy, reading weekend became a weekend to do errands. I hate that.

Off I went to get puppet supplies because The Girl needs to make a puppet of Jane Goodall. I also hit the grocery store, Target and who knows where else. Now that I am done with the errands, the kids and Hub took the Otter Pup (Chloé) to visit with friends so I am free to lounge around and read. I’ve been reading The Little Stranger. Although I am liking it quite a bit, it doesn’t seem to be holding my interest yet.

Later on, I plan to watch all the red carpet action but I’m not sure I’ll view the Oscars in its entirety. I am not a fan of James Franco (the host) but I’ll give him thirty minutes to change my mind.

Enjoy your Sunday!

Life

The Sunday Salon: Cooking, Reading and a Pup Update

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Chloe and The Girl

This will be super quick because there is just so much going on right now. Nothing like a busy Sunday to keep you on your toes. I spent the entire morning cooking meals for the week. With the new pup (Chloe), I find that I cannot take my eyes off of her for too long, so pre-cooked meals this week will make things a lot easier. I am making, Tacos, Southwestern Tortilla Soup, Spaghetti and Meatballs for the week and Hamburgers for tonight.

The Sunday Salon Button

As you  know from this post, I hit a speed bump with my reading so I picked up Pit Stops, to ease me through the bump. The timing of this book is perfect. It’s about a woman’s trek across the country with a Pit named Loren. It’s part travel and food memoir but focuses on animal rescue. Since we rescued Chloe from the shelter just a week ago, I can’t tell you how much I am enjoying this book.

Chloe 2

Chloe is doing well. She seems to be fitting right in. She loves to be with us, no matter what we are doing (cooking, reading, watching movies, etc.) Her nickname is Otter Pup, because she looks so much like an otter. Her coat has completely changed since last week. It’s amazing what a little good food will do for a puppy.

Chloe 3

Can you tell that she likes her belly to be rubbed? Every time we come near her this is what she does and let me tell you, she gets a lot of rubbing on that tummy of hers.

Okay, back to pup watch as she is circling me, and you all know what that means. Later I have to go out and clean-up my van because The Girl left the door open and it rained all day yesterday. What a mess!

Hope you have a nice, relaxing Sunday.