What I Wish I Knew Before I Retired
Wintering by Katharine May – ★★★★★A beautifully candid reminder to embrace rest and rejuvenation when life demands it. 84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff – ★★★★★A charming, delightful read that can easily be enjoyed in one sitting. A Highland Christmas by M.C. Beaton – ★★★★☆A cozy blend of humour, warmth, and Scottish charm in… Continue reading Winter Reads
What's been on your calendar lately? We'd love for you to join us! You are invited to the Inlinkz link party! Click here to enter https://fresh.inlinkz.com/js/widget/load.js... I'll be on a short social media break from December 1 - 19 but will reply to all comments left here before then. ❤
Last month, I focused on quick reads. This month, it's the exact opposite, at least for the first two books on my pile. While the other books featured here are average in length, they are (with only one exception) also rich in language, characterization and enjoyment.Have you read anything from this list? I'd love to… Continue reading Hefty Reads
What is a Ghoul's Favourite evening? Hallowe'en of course! And what better candy to give than ghoulish hands (aka licorice, or other assorted candies, in plastic gloves). Add a scary ghoul candy dish. Meanwhile in the Ghoul kitchen...Ghoul Pierogi, sausages and brussell sprouts set the scene. A Ghoul and his dinner...watching the evening news. What… Continue reading What’s On Your Plate: Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun!
Another Busy Calendar Month Birthday Celebration at Harrison Hot Springs Friends and Family Make the World Go Round (and music helps too)! Please join my cohosts and me and let us know what's been on your October calendar.Sue @ Women Living Well After 50Jo @ And AnywaysDebbie @ Deb's World You are invited to the… Continue reading What’s Been On Your Calendar for October 2024?
This month I'd like to focus on a few quick reads that are surprisingly rich and satisfying despite their very light weight. 5 Stars208 pages3 hrs 30 mins audio Initially, I thought I had not read this book before. But as soon as I began, memories flooded back. Our fourth-grade teacher read it to us,… Continue reading What’s On Your Bookshelf? Quick Reads
Are you familiar with mirepoix, a combination of sautéed carrots, celery and onion? It is frequently used to form the foundation and enhance flavours and aromas in many soups, stews and sauces, especially in French cooking. First, you must admit, the term is super fun to say. You can pronounce it along with Julian (who… Continue reading Mirepoix…as Fun to Say as It Is to Make
Although this past month has had much packed into it, I'd like to focus this post on my September Decluttering Project. Previously, I had been unsystematically attempting to reduce clutter in my home. But mostly, I ended up simply tidying cupboards and putting everything back inside again – kinda like moving the chairs around on… Continue reading Decluttering in September
I love how NetGalley has something for everyone. I especially appreciate that they offer upcoming titles from best-selling authors to everyday readers. Recently, I read and reviewed Nicholas Sparks' Counting Miracles. Soon after, I was invited to preview Liane Moriarty's new release, Here One Moment. . Here One Moment is a fast-paced, compelling read with… Continue reading One Book Leads To Another
Last week, I wrote about my recent get-together with friends I met through blogging. For one of these meetups, Richard and I invited the full gang (10 in total) over to our house for dinner. We were initially going to go with just Richard's signature dish (souvlaki chicken skewers, Greek salad, Greek rice pilaf and lemony… Continue reading Signature Meals and Old Standbys
Retirement Reflections 