Books and TV

Good morning. 

I just finished morning calls to my representatives. 

Urging you to do as well.

Important votes this week.

I got the court report written yesterday. Final read-through and edit today. I pushed ahead so I didn't get any of my little treats in, but it was worth it. Coherent and concise -- maybe, I'll find out today. There's so much redundancy in the sections so I need space before the final edit. 

Today is a relatively free day and you bet I'm having some fun today. I put out 2 last minute invitations for lunch and both were a no-go. Looks like it's me-myself-and-I AND a book. That makes me equally happy (if not a bit happier). 

Speaking of books, I finished this one from the author day. I liked it -- probably liked it more because of my time listening to the author. It's more interesting when you know extra details. Her writing process, her research, her background, her intentions, the editing, the cover design, etc. 

(Of course, that didn't help AT ALL with my hairdresser's book.)

Started this one. Rosamunde Pilcher is a comfort read for me. Not a palette cleanser, fast, engaging (like a suspense book) ... but a slow, quiet, lovely read. It's a chonker and I read it slowly, but it's exactly what I need right now. A quiet escape to help fill my tank a teeny tiny bit. I absolutely LOVE the way she writes -- her stories are a slow burn, but the writing engages you all the way. 

Speaking of comfort ... I'm rewatching Rizzoli and Isles. Not sure I'll watch the entire show again, but it's nice for now. I know, it's murder, but it's cozy murder. And the relationships on the show -- family and friends feels comforting to watch. It has a lot of funny one-liners. 

I'm super slowly reading this book. It's NOT a tank filler, but feels important to read. I probably won't finish the entire book (skim parts), but I want to get a sense of the messaging. 

The question is which book today? Comfort or important?? Maybe I'll bring both along and decide. I need to go to a coffee shop to drop a donation AND I want to go to lunch. One book for each? Actually, Abundance might win out because I want to get it finished and it's not a good book to read before bed. Hmmm.

I made an appointment next week with my acupuncturist because my foot isn't completely healing. Hopefully, this can get it to the finish line. I miss hiking and running. 

That'll push my Asheville trip yet another day. Of course, weather is still iffy with a potential storm over the weekend so who knows when I'll get there. 

That's winter for you --- and I'll take it. Worth the inconvenience. 

Have a good day. Later gators.