Life | Book Chatter

Guess what! I’m still alive. I fell into a little bit of a reading slump, mostly because who can read in this circus show we are living in? Plus, I had a hard time getting my book club book and then once I got it, I didn’t give myself enough time to read it. That has never happened to me before. That totally threw me off.

I am reading a wonderful book right now though. The Last Ranger by Peter Heller. He’s always so good.

The Last Ranger book cover. By Peter Heller. Wolf in the wilderness.

I’ve been taking a lot of walks. Trying to get back to where I was pre-surgery. It’s going well. I have summer camp in July so I am gearing up for that. More stamina can only help with those sleepless nights, the all nighters, the extra sports competitions, the jumping around during worship, etc.

In other news, my work responsibilities have increased quite a bit. I’m learning so much but it’s bumped into my reading time. Lunches turn into working lunches or no lunch at all and much of my lunch time used to be used for reading. Can’t rely on that anymore but by the time bedtime hits, I curl up with my book only to crash from the day.

I will adjust.

How are you all doing?

They are arresting judges now. I knew they would come for them. Without judges preventing what is happening, we don’t have much to rely on. I still feel hopeful that we will rally soon, in some positive way. It needs to happen immediately.

I just wanted to let you know I was alive and will be back to a normal schedule soon.

Sunday Matters

As the year flies by, I am over here in my happy little corner reading like a crazy person. Often four books at a time. This seems to be working well for me. Usually at the end of the year I start to taper off but I don’t see that happening this year. I have just been reading so much good stuff.

Add to that the re-read/read-along for 1984. Whew! I’ve read the book at least three times before but this time. Wow. It’s a little alarming and mirroring what I’ve seen of that “project” that everyone talks about since the election. It is definitely a book for our times but it was written in 1948!

Right Now:

My Sundays are pretty static. Student ministry. Fueled by coffee. Post church nap.

This Week:

This is a short week for me. We have a work party on Wednesday, and then I am out from Friday well into January. End of the year vacation is always so nice. I do try to take time off during the year but I don’t want to take time just to take it. You know?

On Saturday 12/14 we do the annual Christmas Light tour with friends. I need to make molasses cookies for that. Add it to my list.

My adult kids will be down 12/23-12/25. Super short visit.

Reading:

Like Mother, Like Mother by Susan Rieger
1984 by George Orwell (read along)
Burn by Peter Heller
Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll (book club)

Watching:

Christmas movies here and there. So far, Christmas with the Kranks, and Christmas Vacation. Both seen a million times but always funny.

Grateful for:

My Spotify wrapped, year of listening was ALL Chappell Roan. Her music is like a Girl Anthem for all girls.
Time – part of my vacation will be purging the garage. I joined a site on FB where I can post stuff and people will come right away to pick it up. Let’s get rid of stuff!!
Tamales. Especially the green chile and cheese ones. We have friends that sometimes bless us with tamales at Christmas. They are delightful.

Recently reviewed books in case you missed them:

Something new! I started a Bookshop on Bookshop.org! It’s fun to add books and I’ve been a supporter of Indie stores for a long time but this is too cool.