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Relax, enjoy. I read half of the new Michael Connelly book on the plane home from Arizona. It whizzed right by. A very fast, smooth, entertaining read. More on Thursday.
Thank you, Jeff! Enjoy the book. We’re just relaxing, enjoying our time together.
Have a nice week, Lesa! Glad you are getting some time with your Mom and some time to read without worrying about blog posting, etc. I, too, am reading the new Connelly book. Just started last night and thumbs-up so far. I did get to read the 4th book in Peter May’s Lewis Island ‘trilogy’ that now has 4 books. A little bleak, but good in the end.
Thank you, Kay! Well, two votes for the new Michael Connelly. I’m glad the latest Peter May had a satisfactory ending!
Have a wonderful time with your family, Lesa. See you Thursday.
Thanks, Margie! Enjoy your family and friends. Talk Thursday!
Recharge! We all need this! No appointments until mid January for me. I have someone coming out tomorrow to install a Caption Phone, then I am off from appointments until 01/15.25 -PT!
You’re right, Carol. We all need some time to ourselves, without appointments and deadlines. Enjoy your time off, too!
Enjoy Lesa, thanks for the heads up so we don’t worry about you. So glad you have this holiday time with your family.
Thank you, Susan! I know some of you worry (including one of my sisters), so I do like to keep you informed. I will enjoy the family time. There were a lot of years I was far away from my family.
Good luck with your deadline, Lesa, and when you can relax, enjoy your family and the Advent time. Oh yes, I also thought the new Michael Connelly was excellent, but the truth is that I’ve never read a book of his that I didn’t like.
Thank you, Kim! I hope to “see you” on Thursday.
Have a merry and bright holiday season. You deserve a break and I think I do too. Will be focusing until new year on my upcoming historical trilogy. I enjoy your newsletter a lot.