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!

Hello, friends! Southern California is experiencing another heatwave. 108 degree temps for September seems so wrong, but we usually get blasts of hot hair through early October so I guess it’s not that unusual but seeing all those Sprit Halloween stores open when it’s so hot is wild.

Also, this past week was a birthday week for me! Having another year after major brain surgery really puts things into perspective.

Right Now:

Coffee, breakfast, student ministry. This is usually on repeat.

This Week:

On Monday I get to bring a meal to new parents!! And over the weekend we have a fun lunch scheduled which our neighbor who is leaving for Reno. What a great neighbor. He will be missed. I mean, you can’t just call anyone when you fall into a planter after brain surgery, thinking that a quick trip to the mailbox was a good idea. Plus we will miss his sweet dog Lucy. Lucy is really the only dog who gets along with my Chloe.  Although Chloe is not able to even take steps these days, she will miss that pup.

Reading:

I am almost finished with  All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker. I love Whitaker and I love this book but it’s reminding me a lot of The Return of Ellie Black.

I am really loving Catherine Newman’s Sandwich. Is there such a thing as “menopausal” chick lit? I seem to be very attracted to these types of reads these days.

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. I posted about a possible read-along on Instagram and had some takers. Anyone here interested in reading Of Human Bondage with me in October? 

Watching:

Cops. I’ve been watching Cops. Hahaha. We also watched an old 80’s classic on Labor Day, Better Off Dead. I have to tell you, it didn’t hold up well. It was kind of silly.

Grateful for:

This is dumb but the bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit from Chick-fil-A is a thing to behold. I’ve been enjoying them a bit too much.