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Relax. Watch something funny on television. (My new favorite show – new to us, anyway – is DERRY GIRLS.)
I'm reading and very much enjoying THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB by Richard Osman. It's a lot of fun.
Well, I have so many books checked out from the library right now, and two more to be picked up, that you don’t need to be giving me any more recommendations right now anyway. See you soon😀
Have a good day
You deserve a break!
Made me laugh.
Xxoo
Thanks, everyone! Jeff, I'm so glad you're enjoying The Thursday Murder Club. I loved the characters.
That's funny, Christie. See you soon!
Hugs, Kaye. It's a successful day when I make you laugh!
Hi!
I've been reading your blog for quite some time, but never commented. Wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your blog and how much I appreciate you. Have a good weekend!
Jennifer
Hope you had a calm and relaxing day.
I’m a bit late here but I agree:
Lesa, relax, don’t worry about us, take a day off whenever you need one!
Derry Girls is absolutely brilliant – highly recommended – but unless you’re from Belfast you’ll need the subtitles! My daughter-in-law is from Ballymena, one of my oldest friends is from County Waterford, and I still need the subtitles for this one! But it’s worth it – hilarious but with some poignant moments. Life went on, of course, right through the Troubles, and this is about one extended family, and a group of Catholic schoolgirls + their (male) English cousin, muddling through it all. The Mother Superior of their school is priceless.
Some of the actors took part in a special Great British Bake Off for charity last year, and I’ve seen few things funnier. If you can get that do watch it too.
Take care Lesa,
Rosemary
Thanks, Rosemary. I read an entire book yesterday, but it's one of my go-to series. I was just lucky there was a new one out right now. Everything seems unsettled right now. I think it's the upcoming election. So much rides on it, for the U.S., and the world.
Thank you, Jennifer. I finished a book yesterday, and reviewed it today, so everything is back on track.
Thank you for reading my blog, and for your kind words. I appreciate it!