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Sunday Matters

These days it doesn’t take much to throw me off my game. Without boring you to death with details, let’s just say that it’s been a challenging week and leave it at that. I am ready to start the week anew.

Right Now:

It’s a tournament weekend so no time for church today.

This Week:

My focus this week is organization. Everything needs to be looked at (closets, drawers, the garage, etc.) The weather has been warm so naturally my spring cleaning has kicked in. I want to do some painting too but in reality, maybe I will actually select the paint this week. I doubt I will actually paint anything.

Not much else going on except Oliver rehearsals begin this Monday. She is going for Bet and Mrs. Sowerberry. It’s kind of a dark show and I think it’s her third time doing it but she loves the music.

Reading:

I finished Nomadland. My thoughts on that later this week. I just started Start Without Me by Joshua Max Feldman and I picked up Best Day Ever based on everyone’s recommendations.

Watching:

I’ve been watching Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. It’s not new to me, but I haven’t watched in a long time and I have been in the mood for it lately.

Making:

Not a thing. Too much going on. No nights in. No point to cooking.

Grateful for:

New beginnings. I have no problem saying goodbye to a busy week so I am grateful that tomorrow starts a brand new week.

What’s new with you? I’ve been looking at book subscription services where you get a bookish box every now and then. I think I would like the break in routine but I just know I will end up with books I already have.

Sunday Matters

As of this morning, The Music Man is done. We battled illness during its run but The Girl did well even though she wasn’t feeling good for most of it.

Right Now:

I am lounging people. LOUNGING. It’s Super Bowl Sunday and even though I have zero interest in the teams that are playing, I love all the other stuff that goes with it. Plus, I have the night off from student ministry which makes it pretty nice.

Some have asked for an update so here you go. My son is good. He’s putting his hours in and exploring Disney World during his off hours. He’s making new friends and he seems to be eating okay. So far, so good.

This Week:

Nothing out of the ordinary this week. Same old stuff. The weather has been unseasonably warm. I mean, it really feels like spring. It’s kind of nice. It makes me think of summer reading.

Reading:

Speaking of reading. I am reading Nomadland for a non-fiction club. The idea of living modestly is appealing to me. I know some people are forced to live in vans or RVs because they can’t make rent but some people do it by choice, refusing to work themselves to death just to live in traditional housing. I’ve read articles where young people are living this way so they can go to where the work is. Interesting.

I have some review books to get to but I am looking for something really juicy to read. Not juicy like a bodice ripper but a good, psychological thriller would be great. Any suggestions?

Watching:

I keep talking about all these shows I want to watch and it never happens. When I have down time, I am either reading or just hanging on the couch staring off into space.

Making:

Nothing fancy. I tried cauliflower pizza the other day. Interesting texture. Of course, today is a big food day with the Super Bowl and all. We have been invited to a friend’s house to watch the game and with me being gluten-free and my daughter being a vegetarian, we will be bringing some things to the party as well. Plus, they have a new puppy. Enough said.

By the way, The Girl wants mozzarella sticks: