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The Sunday Salon: Reading Sputnik, The Holidays and Good Coffee

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Reading Sputnik

What a week. The last week before vacation is always super long, and this week was painful to get through. I COULD NOT wait for it be over. We had the normal stuff going on but with the holidays approaching, I was forced to buy a few gifts and I committed to donating some things so I found myself at the MALL after my dental appointment yesterday.

Oh my.

The mall was all decked out and crowded. I do not like crowds but I managed to get a premium parking spot (good timing) which  made me want to stay there longer and for a split second, I had it in my head that I’d do my shopping, all of it. Ha! Don’t worry though, I came to my senses quickly and picked up what I went there for and took off like a bat out of hell.

Right now, on this super chilly morning, I am enjoying cheese grits and some really good coffee while listening to Bing Crosby. The Otter Pup found a ray of sunshine to bask in, and the house is nice and quiet. We don’t have anywhere to go to today as I finished all my errands yesterday so today is all about relaxing.

Sunday Salon

What am I reading?

Nadia and I decided to read Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami this week. We were both hankering for Murakami’s writing so I put it out there for others and a few decided to drink the Kool-aid with us. We’ll be on Twitter off and on this week chatting about the book (#readingsputnik).

I just finished World War Z and will be writing up my thoughts on that one soon. Not sure what I expected exactly but I thought it was a tad tame. The Abominable by Dan Simmons is soooo good that I find myself savoring it a bit too much. It’s a library check out and I’ve already renewed it once. I have to finish it soon or risk an overdue notice. Eeep.

Do you find yourself gravitating towards certain kinds of books this time of year? The Abominable is all about Mount Everest so I am literally freezing my tush off every time I pick it up.

As some of you know I am off all this week and planning our annual Thanksgiving in PJs. BUT, this week my nephews are coming to visit. My one nephew is bringing his family which includes three sweet little girls so we will be visiting with them at some point after the holiday itself. The Girl is really looking forward to seeing them.

What am I cooking?

Another Sunday without any cooking. We are hitting a Mexican market later to pick up a Chicken Picnic which is rotisserie chicken (2), fresh tortillas, rice beans and salsa. Why cook when someone else can do it for you?

What am I watching?

Last night we watched Weird Science. It’s not the weekend around here unless we work an 80’s movie into the mix. Tonight is The Walking Dead but in between, I may watch a Christmas movie in there somewhere. Maybe, Love Actually. I ADORE that movie and isn’t Andrew Lincoln in it? Yes, he is the hunky guy with the signs, right?

I’m really in the mood to see Home for the Holidays with Holly Hunter, but I don’t own it and my DVR says it’s coming on the first week in December so I must wait. It’s the perfect movie to watch around Thanksgiving.  Crazy family, good acting and Robert Downey, Jr.

What are you doing today?

Bookish Talk, Life

The Sunday Salon: Another Sunny Day

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It’s November here, but you certainly wouldn’t know it. One day it’s cloudy, and the next day it’s sunny. This first photo was from last year at this time:

Fall 2012

Here’s what my street looks like today:

Fall 2013

Doesn’t feel like the holidays are literally right around the corner, but it is lovely out.

Sunday Salon

Yesterday, I spent some time at the bookstore checking out, or trying to check out The Walking Dead graphic novels. I guess they are a hot item that tends to walk off on their own because they are kept behind the register which makes it difficult to fully check them out. I’m not sure they are for me. I am not a fan of graphic novels, but I’m curious.

After the bookstore, I hit the market. Man, everything was picked over. I hate that. But I picked up stuff to make Chicken Tortilla soup which was absolutely divine and today we will also enjoy it for lunch.

This past week should have been a short one with the holiday and all but it felt like the longest week ever! I could not wait for the weekend to get here So far, it’s been pretty relaxing with just the one errand to run, but tonight I may have to hit Trader Joe’s for a few things.

What am I reading?

Still reading The Abominable but it’s picking up now. Still haven’t gotten to the good stuff but it’s Dan Simmons. That could take another hundred pages. I am feeling the itch to read another Murakami. I have Sputnik Sweetheart. Has anyone read it?

What am I cooking?

Won’t be making anything tonight. I am hoping to pick-up some BBQ chopped salads from a local joint for dinner.

What am I watching?

We’ve watched some movies this weekend. Let’s see, Bird on a Wire, The First Wive’s Club, Animal House, Cars 2. Not sure what we’ll watch tonight. Oh yeah, The Walking Dead! How could I forget?

I am just now sitting down to a cup of coffee. Takes me a while to get going on Sunday mornings. But the sun is streaming through the window, the birds are chirping, the Otter Pup is finding the perfect warm spot to snuggle up in and I am about to get dressed and attempt to look like a human being.

Happy Sunday!