My animals are nuts this weekend, my house is either too hot or too cold, and it is getting dark so early I might as well not even bother doing anything. And of course, it's like 30 degrees outside and Eric is out playing paintball in the dark. What is the friggin' point?
However, the leaves are pretty, the deer are out and playing (nevermind that they could get killed by a hunter at any time), and I can finally dig out my sweaters and sweatshirts. Of course, this is also the only time of year that the kittens want to snuggle with me all day long.
And even better, it's almost fall sweeps on TV, so all my fave new shows will have new episodes (ER, The Bachelor, etc.).
I am trying to determine if I am going to do trick-or-treat. I don't really think there's a point in doing it if I am only doing it so my nephew has somewhere to go, and maybe to see Em & Owen. Kids from all over town come to our neighborhood for t-or-t, so they really are a bunch of vultures. Last year, I had 4 bags of candy and they were gone in 15 minutes. Ack....bah humbug.
Sunday, October 22, 2006
Saturday, October 07, 2006
September 2006 book list---7331 pages
I Went to Vassar for This? by Naomi Neale
The Measure of A Lady by Deanne Gist
To Distraction by Stephanie Laurens
Black Wind by Clive Cussler
Seducing the Spy by Celeste Bradley
Countess Confidential by Barbara Dawson Smith
Letter Perfect by Cathy Marie Hake
Dinner with Anna Karenina by Gloria Goldreich
My Favorite Witch by Annette Blair
The Last Ten Percent by Michelle McKinney Hammond
The Paid Companion by Amanda Quick
The Hazards of Hunting a Duke by Julia London
The Alchemist's Daughter by Katherine McMahon
A Summer to Remember by Mary Balogh
The Troubadour's Quest by Angela Hunt
Dawn's Early Light by Nancy Kralik
Only a Duke Will Do by Sabrina Jeffries
Same Sweet Girls by Cassandra King
The Seduction of His Wife by Janet Chapman
Ingram of the Irish by Angela Hunt
The Measure of A Lady by Deanne Gist
To Distraction by Stephanie Laurens
Black Wind by Clive Cussler
Seducing the Spy by Celeste Bradley
Countess Confidential by Barbara Dawson Smith
Letter Perfect by Cathy Marie Hake
Dinner with Anna Karenina by Gloria Goldreich
My Favorite Witch by Annette Blair
The Last Ten Percent by Michelle McKinney Hammond
The Paid Companion by Amanda Quick
The Hazards of Hunting a Duke by Julia London
The Alchemist's Daughter by Katherine McMahon
A Summer to Remember by Mary Balogh
The Troubadour's Quest by Angela Hunt
Dawn's Early Light by Nancy Kralik
Only a Duke Will Do by Sabrina Jeffries
Same Sweet Girls by Cassandra King
The Seduction of His Wife by Janet Chapman
Ingram of the Irish by Angela Hunt
August 2006 book list---6804 pages
Leave a Candle Burning by Lori Wick
The Amber Room by Steve Berry
Whitney, My Love by Judith McNaught
Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas
Almost Heaven by Judith McNaught
Until You by Judith McNaught
The Devil to Pay by Liz Carlyle
Circle of Quilters by Jennifer Chiaverini
A Deal With the Devil by Liz Carlyle
Lilah by Marek Halter
No Man's Mistress by Mary Balogh
The Devil You Know by Liz Carlyle
Carly by Lyn Cote
What Happens in Paris (Stays in Paris) by Nancy Robards Thompson
Something Wonderful by Judith McNaughts
The Englisher by Beverly Lewis
The Bishop's Daughter by Wanda Brunstetter
The Duke in Disguise by Gayle Callen
The Amber Room by Steve Berry
Whitney, My Love by Judith McNaught
Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas
Almost Heaven by Judith McNaught
Until You by Judith McNaught
The Devil to Pay by Liz Carlyle
Circle of Quilters by Jennifer Chiaverini
A Deal With the Devil by Liz Carlyle
Lilah by Marek Halter
No Man's Mistress by Mary Balogh
The Devil You Know by Liz Carlyle
Carly by Lyn Cote
What Happens in Paris (Stays in Paris) by Nancy Robards Thompson
Something Wonderful by Judith McNaughts
The Englisher by Beverly Lewis
The Bishop's Daughter by Wanda Brunstetter
The Duke in Disguise by Gayle Callen
Update
Sorry I haven't written much, things have been really crazy around here. Our foster son left in late August, after being with us for 2 months. That was really hard. It seems as though they never truly prepare you for that when you are in the training. And it is especially hard when the child fits in so well with your family. But the goal is not what the foster parents want, it what is best for the child. You almost have to continually tell yourself that. It's not all about us, is it?
Work has been all over the place---busy, slow, steady...no rhyme nor reason. And when that all happens, where do I find refuge? In a good book. I have read more in the last few months than I have in a long time. I'll post my book lists today for the last few months so you all can see what I am talking about. Of course, I have no idea if anyone really even reads this thing, but it makes me feel good to get some things out in the open.
I also have been sewing more lately. That's a good sign. I had kind of reached a point where I just wasn't interested in it. I guess I just needed a break. And even more good news, art classes are starting back up at the Art Center, so I will be taking those. There are several I am interested in. I realize that they are for kids 6-14, but they still let me take them, and it gives them an extra hand in the classroom as well. The one next week is basket weaving...I can't wait.
I wanted to take art classes at another museum in the area, but they are more expensive, and they expect you to bring your own supplies. Now seriously, why would I want to do that? What if it's something you don't know if you will be interested in? Why would you go and buy a bunch of stuff and then take 1 class and never use it again?
Eric has been getting ready for hunting season again. It is bow season for deer, so he is trying to bow hunt this year. They will be allowing bow hunting in some of the city parks this year, so that ought to be interesting. Dad said that he's heard that someone has gone around to the parks that will be open and put out "No Hunting" signs all over. I think that's ridiculous. Let's see what they say when those people are driving by those parks during the rut this year and they run into a deer because of the over population.
Anyway, that's about it.
Work has been all over the place---busy, slow, steady...no rhyme nor reason. And when that all happens, where do I find refuge? In a good book. I have read more in the last few months than I have in a long time. I'll post my book lists today for the last few months so you all can see what I am talking about. Of course, I have no idea if anyone really even reads this thing, but it makes me feel good to get some things out in the open.
I also have been sewing more lately. That's a good sign. I had kind of reached a point where I just wasn't interested in it. I guess I just needed a break. And even more good news, art classes are starting back up at the Art Center, so I will be taking those. There are several I am interested in. I realize that they are for kids 6-14, but they still let me take them, and it gives them an extra hand in the classroom as well. The one next week is basket weaving...I can't wait.
I wanted to take art classes at another museum in the area, but they are more expensive, and they expect you to bring your own supplies. Now seriously, why would I want to do that? What if it's something you don't know if you will be interested in? Why would you go and buy a bunch of stuff and then take 1 class and never use it again?
Eric has been getting ready for hunting season again. It is bow season for deer, so he is trying to bow hunt this year. They will be allowing bow hunting in some of the city parks this year, so that ought to be interesting. Dad said that he's heard that someone has gone around to the parks that will be open and put out "No Hunting" signs all over. I think that's ridiculous. Let's see what they say when those people are driving by those parks during the rut this year and they run into a deer because of the over population.
Anyway, that's about it.
This is truly amazing
I read this on time.com and think that it is quite honestly, beautiful in many ways. http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1543658-1,00.html
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