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Sunday Matters: Getting Things Done

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Sunday Matters

Good morning!! How is everyone? Here in Southern California we are in a heat wave. We had a mild June and now, temps of 112-115. When you step outside it’s like an oven. I know some of you ADORE the heat. Me? Not so much. Plus, there’s been a fire every day! All that rain led to growth and now it’s all brown. Fire season is upon us.

My daughter arrives for a week later this month. There are some things around the house that I need to tackle before she arrives. They don’t really have anything to do with her arrival, but it motivates me. I need to work on my closet and the garage. The garage is bad. It has a lot of discards from both kids moving out.

Right Now:

Student ministry this morning, like always. It’s been a fun summer of activities and games. Some good messages too.

This Week:

At the end of the week I have a dental appointment. The brain tumor I had was so large that it pushed my palate out so my teeth don’t align all that well. I suspect my dentist will mention it.

Nothing else planned, which is nice. I do like our little road trips here and there but in 110 degree heat they aren’t so fun.

Reading:

I blew through a number of books recently and posted reviews for:

Extinction
The Summer Club
House of Cotton

I am finishing up You Like It Darker by King. And I am almost done with The Return of Ellie Black.

I just requested a review copy of Murakami’s new one, The City and Its Uncertain Walls. I sure hope I am approved! You all know how much I love him!

The City and Its Uncertain Walls

If that doesn’t happen, I plan to pick up The Search Party to read next.

Watching:

It’s been a long time since the Hub and I have watched anything but friends recommended Alice in Borderland and so we’ve been watching an episode each night. It’s good. Along the lines of Squid Game, but Japanese. We’ve been enjoying it!

alice in borderland

Grateful for:

Biscuits. This might sound like a silly thing to be grateful for but it was the ONLY thing I could eat after surgery because everything made me sick! And now? I love them so much and this song just HITS. Yes, a biscuit song.

Bookish Talk, Life

Sunday Matters: Adjusting

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Good morning, friends. I’ve been in the strangest mood. I feel a little scatterbrained and unhinged, if I am being honest. There is nothing going on except me getting used to being back in the office. I just need to get a grip and move on.

Luna the cat had 5 kittens. She is a good little mama. All the kittens are black except for one tabby and he, I think he is a he, is a pistol. Beating up on all the others and stealing the best nursing spots. He is the most vocal too. He has a lot of personality.

Root Beer the cat continues to live well in the Pacific Northwest. She, too, has become quite the character. Both kids tell me these are the only “grandkids” I will ever have. I am Mee-maw to the kitties.

The temps dropped here. The high yesterday was 82 and it was lovely. Cool mornings, golden sunshine, blue skies. It feels like fall. Thank God.

Right Now:

Heading to student ministry in a bit. I am hosting the game today! Right after we meet, we are heading to the beach for baptisms. We have nine students getting baptized. Beach baptisms are always super popular but man, that water is cold.

Reading:

I am reading Lemon. It’s very good.

Lemon book cover

Watching:

Not much. We started the new season of Cobra Kai. It did not start well. Kind of boring.

Grateful for:

  • Cooler weather has put me in a clothes buying mood which never happens. I just purchased a few fall tops. Feels good to be a grown-up again.
  • Follow-up appts. I hate going to the doctor but my follow-up ultrasound for the breast lump is tomorrow. Hope it hasn’t changed and this time, I hope they decide to take it out.

Have a great Sunday!