Random Things (pictures)

First -- BOOKS.

I haven't read either but they are both CHEAP on kindle right now, so I thought I'd offer them up.  The first is a recommendation from Melissa Urban and I've enjoyed a few other of her recommendations.  The second is August's book club with Jen Hatmaker.  Both ladies give glowing reviews.

I'm Fine and Neither Are You -- Camille Pagan
Lillian Boxfish Takes A Walk -- Kathleen Rooney

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Here are some pictures of our work-in-progress with the house.

Trying to use things we already have to decorate.
It's not exact, but it's free so there's that!!

Old pictures.
Kinds of random for the bathroom,
but free works again.

Spare bedroom.
There's a mirror hanging to the left of the bed.
The frame needs to be painted (currently yellow-cream).
I'm looking for someone who does dry brush painting.

Spare bedroom.
Bed skirt is flax (sitting on the bed - unwrapped because my back).
Have to hang pictures and such.
Maybe need a small throw pillow too.

Trying to get a center scape on table.
Building slowly.  More candle sticks and candles on the way.

New shade. 

Shade installation came a day early -- they had a cancelation.  We got the motorized black-out shade for the bedroom too.  Works perfectly, but nothing to "see" -- it's hidden when it's up and a white shade when it's down.  We'll keep it up all day and put down when we go to bed.

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DIRECT TV

Much, much, much better than Hulu Live.  Still not as good as TiVo (search capabilities, guide interface and not able to interface well with Prime and Netflix).  Still, better is better.

Speaking of Netflix.  Am I the only one who can't get into Stranger Things this season?  I've only watched the first episode, so maybe I need to keep trying.  It seems dumb -- wouldn't you move after all that?  At least out of your house?  Or be more cautious with the kids' freedom to wander?

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ZIGGY

He's doing great for us (one smart dog), but getting too attached.  Adoption might be challenging.  He and Duke play well together.  (P.S. He's twice the weight of Duke, but looks the same in this picture -- he's so heavy for his size!)

See the mirror -- wrong color.
It's more yellow in person.
BUT, adorable little fellows!

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Tonight is our neighborhood book club.  As usual, I'll be glad I went, but hate the idea of staying up for the night.  We read the summer hit, Where the Crawdads Sing -- Delia Owens.

Tomorrow night is Friday Fun and I need to come up with a dish to bring.  When is this suddenly such a problem for me?  It's like I have appetizer amnesia.  I hate to take the easy route and only bring dessert.

Saturday night we are going out to dinner with friends.

Sunday starts Whole30.

That's my life in a nutshell.  Have a good one -- later gators.