The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week, and showcase books and things we have received.
Don’t forget to look at my giveaways on the right sidebar.
Sunday, I read a bit instead of getting up early. Then I did my blog visiting. It’s rainy but scattered. We ordered photos from my daughter’s graduation. Then we tried to organize projects for the week.
Monday, it didn’t rain as much as expected. Still it drizzled. I took Lulu for a walk even with light rain. I reworked my schedule since I had some books read but not others. I setup up some promos for June is Audiobook month.
Tuesday, the rain projected for this week and the heat seem to not be happening. We did the usual walking. Then I ran errands to take fabric to the upholsterer for the cushions I’m having made for the swing, picked up RX at Harrist Teeter and groceries at Wegmans. I also looked at a bunch of financing stuff for the house projects.
Wednesday, walking, more financing research. The financing for the windows I wanted was approved. Then it was off to chiro appts and to pick up a couple things at Aldi. We cut and bent the cattle panels into the tomato cages I wanted. Then the bugs got bad so I showered and went to fix dinner. Lulu was licking and irritating one of her paws so we put a sock on it. Very effective.
Thursday, I can’t believe it’s June. Lulu and Marley were out at the same time. Usually, Lulu runs to the door but today she actually came over to say hi to Marley through the fence with me. Now we are trying to get Kayla used to me. So I went with my daughter for her shorter walk. She growled but got over it quickly. Then we took Lulu and Abby. I’m planning for June reads, doing financing paperwork. I spent most of the afternoon picking up leaves from bush trimming, helping to make the tomato cages, cutting all the weeds at the back fence, putting sticks in the new raised bed. For dinner, we had takeout to celebrate my daughter’s birthday which is Saturday. Then we had “party snack bowl” and lemonade for Nancy Drew night. It’s an online game she likes. We watched and she did everything.
Friday, I got an early start with lots more to do. I did my computer work and then went out to pick up more trimmings from the bushes. I put more sticks in the new raised bed, also the leaf piles from along the fence, then two compost barrels. I helped with the big ladder for cleaning out the gutters. We made the last tomato cage. Then we installed the new cabinet over my toilet in the master bath. I baked cupcakes and homemade frosting for dinner birthday celebration. Then my ex gave her presents from him. I’m just sharing the new varieties blooming. There are at least 8 kinds of daylilies blooming.
Saturday, it’s my daughter’s birthday! I’m making blueberry scones for breakfast and bacon. Another new daylily variety has bloomed. There are the final tasks and pack up as my ex is leaving today. There was the baseboard to replace in the bathroom. We tested the smoke alarms and put new batteries. We tested the 12 volt battery in my Volt. It’s doing well 12.4 resting and 14.6 running. I replaced the furnace filters. Then we loaded up returns for Lowes in the car.
How do I do it?
I am trying to figure out some things about social media use with my blog. If you could answer my survey, that would be great. It is 5 questions, estimated to take 2 minutes.
If you have any tips for me, please comment.
May Reading: I had a hectic month which meant less reading. I managed to read 20 books. Audiobooks continue to help me read more. Some count for more than one challenge. I listened to 12 audiobooks, read 3 library books, 20 COYER reads, and 7 books which I already own.
All Library books (including ones not reviewed on the blog) 2023 Library Love Challenge
I did manage to read 7 books I own (goal is 3 per month):
- 🎧 Vicious by VE Schwab
- Instinct anthology by LJ Hachmeister et al
- Marcus by Anna Hackett
- Bachelor Beast by Grace Goodwin
- More Than Stardust by Vivien Jackson
- 🎧 Last Dragon Standing by Rachel Aaron
- 🎧 Tricked by Kevin Hearne
Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Reading Reality. These are the exciting ARCs I received this week (If you click on the cover, it will take you to the Goodreads entry):
Thanks so much to Del Rey, Minotaur Books, Partners in Crime Tours, Simon & Schuster Audio, Brilliance Audio.
(If you click on the cover, it will take you to the Goodreads entry)
Somehow I didn’t have this anthology of shorts in the Kate Daniels World. It was on sale for $1.99 so I used my No Rush Shipping Rewards to buy it.
Now the really scary one. This is all the Kindle and Audible freebies I grabbed this past week. You can see why I need to do Thrifty Thursday to be sure I read a few at least one each month.
I really meant to cut back on freebies BUT they are free so I guess that won’t be happening.
I’m not including things like reviews posted or upcoming as they are always in the right sidebar. And, my challenge status is also there.
Anne
I read all types of books but my favorites are urban fantasy and romantic suspense.I like some romance and some action / adventure / mystery in everything.I like sex in my books but please, only between TWO people.Intimate conversation is equally important to the sex in a book.It lets me see the characters.The other thing I enjoy is humor.
Friend or follow me at Goodreads.
- Sunday Post –1 October 2023 @kimbacaffeinate @readingreality - October 1, 2023
- 🎧 Saving Emma by Allen Eskens @aeskens @garytiedemann @GodfreyTweets @SaskiaAudio #JaninaEdwards #TimothyPabon @mulhollandbooks #LoveAudiobooks - September 30, 2023
- 🎧 Murder at the Merton Library by Andrea Penrose @AndreaPenrose #JamesCameronStewart @KensingtonBooks @TantorAudio #LoveAudiobooks - September 28, 2023
I can’t believe it’s June either. Nancy Drew night sounds fun.
Hope your daughter has a wonderful b- day 🙂
Nancy Drew night would have been fun except I was trying so hard not to fall asleep! It’s just been such a busy week.
Your flowers are gorgeous! And your dog does not look excited about a walk in the rain 😆 my bernedoodle Toby always gives me the long suffering look when I make him go outside on rainy days. Have a great week!
Thank you Taylor. I love having perennials that bloom each year. Lulu was more unhappy with the sock but it kept her from irritating her foot anymore.
Happy Birthday to your daughter Anne! And you have Maps of the Otherland!!! I so want that one!
Thank you Sophie. I hope you get it.
Look at sweet Lulu💜 Is she waiting (impatiently) for something?
I knew you’d get that CL book, too. I’m going to listen to it this week.
Have a great week.
Thanks Jonetta. Lulu is unhappy about the sock which is keeping her from licking / chewing her foot. It was all irritated and is better now.
Happy birthday to your daughter! That snack bowl is calling my name!
I am so excited to read the next Emily Wilde!!
Thank you Erin. It’s so rare I have snacks like that but it was fun.
Wow another really busy week. Those day lilies are absolutely fabulous and a very happy birthday to your daughter. I am very envious of your Emily Wilde book – I want that one, too! Have a great week, Anne:).
Thank you Sarah. It was crazy busy. I am lollygagging a bit today. But there’s plenty more to do. I hope you get the Emily Wilde book also.
Happy birthday to your daughter. Lulu and the little sock are so cute! I’ll do the survey next. Enjoy your week.
Thank you Naida. I am very curious about what people are thinking about social media. So I decided to just ask. Lulu was irritating her foot and the sock was protecting it. But she looked so desolate about it.
The weather has certainly been cooler here than I would associate with June, though it was warmer yesterday. Happy birthday to your daughter! I’m thinking raised beds is the way to go when I start the garden at my new place next year. Here’s my SP: https://bonniereadsandwrites.com/2023/06/04/sunday-post-seeing-clearly-sundaypost/
Thank you Bonnie. With our soil so much clay and rock, raised beds are the obvious choice. It’s work to get them set up but then it works well. This week looks to be much warmer. Today is the coolest and mostly cloudy day so I should get out and mow the yard.
Happy birthday to your daughter. June around here is very warm and with bright sunshine. Love your day lilies! Lulu looks cute. Have a great new week and happy listening!
Thank you Vi. I like this not quite summer weather here but it’s going to start heating up which I like less. I have lots of beautiful blooms now. Lulu is not sure about the sock, but it is keeping her from irritating her foot.
Happy birthday to your daughter! And way to go on all the gardening and home projects… and also on reading 20 books. Your energy amazes me. As always, the flowers are beautiful, and Lulu is adorable. The look on her face!
Thank you Kara. I just do what I need to do even if I’m tired. Because either it must be done or I want it done. I’m stubborn that way. I love having the flowers and the fresh garden eats. Lulu is so desolate about the sock, but it kept her from irritating her foot. It’s better now. I laugh every time I see the photo though.
Happy birthday to your daughter! I took the survey. I hope you will share your results. I am noticing a big decline in my blog views and trying to figure out if I should continue or move to just IG/Tiktok.
Thank you Samantha. I could share the results; thanks for mentioning it. I hope many take the survey. I was on Twitter before anything else. Book Twitter seems ok other than people leaving because overall Twitter is ugly now. My personal Twitter which has more diverse followers is horrible. It’s so tied in to all the blogs though. I suppose I could share things on Facebook (which has its own problems) but I try to keep that cleaner with less posts. IDK that’s why I am trying to get some info. I don’t use IG or Tiktok at all.
Happy Birthday to your daughter! My husband’s birthday is this coming week and we’ll likely have a quiet celebration. I am glad you were able to get the cabinet up in the bathroom and get the financing for the windows. The new Emily Wilde book looks like it will be good. I hope you enjoy all your new books and have a great week, Anne!
Thank you Wendy. We tried to do some fun things she would like.
Sounds like your daughter had a lovely few days leading up to her birthday!
Lulu and her sock!!!!
Thank you Jinjer. We did try to do some fun things and get some food that she really enjoys. Lulu is desolate in her sock. It bewilders her.
Your flowers look beautiful! It’s so exciting to see everything blooming right now. I keep going out and cutting for mini arrangements all of the house. Nice that you got so much accomplished even though it made for a hectic week. The birthday celebration sounded like a nice time!
I had fun joining the chat today! I hope I’ll be able to join the next month, but we have company coming to visit on the 7th so it’ll depend on if they’re still here.
Thank you Rachel. I love having perennials; they are so easy. It was awesome having you at the chat and providing another perspective. I hope you can attend more of the months.
My dog hates going out in the rain. He doesn’t like to get his dainty paws wet. Lol
yes Lulu usually hates it too. But she tolerated the really light rain. I think because she is so happy to be having walks again.
Happy birthday to your daughter! I can’t wait to read/listen to The Honeymoon Crashers. Sounds like such a busy and productive week! I think I found a handyman company to come give me some estimates on things I need done around my house, so hoping to do that soon. Have a good week!
Thank you Lisa. I hope you found a good handyman. It’s difficult to find a good one.
Happy birthday to your daughter!! Mmm blueberry scones sound good. Your lilies are beautiful, I love the variety. Have a good week, Anne!
Thank you Tammy. I love to cook so that’s a plus. It is so easy with perennials if you get them in the right soil / sun conditions. They are such a joy.
I hope that your daughter had a wonderful birthday! It sounds like you had another busy week. I really need to work on my yard but I also need to be inside caring for my pup. I think that it may just be a lost cause this year. I hope that you have a great week!
Thanks Carole. I try to fit in yard stuff when I can. I do small bits every morning when I take Lulu out, and then whenever I am mowing I add in small additional stuff since I get totally grubby anyway.
Busy week! Happy Birthday to your daughter!! I love all your flowers. I’m jelly.
Thank you Carol. I had in mind easy maintenance perennials and I looked at each area as to sun/shade, and then figured bloom time and colors. It’s lovely to have them.
Poor Lulu looks a bit…damp. 🙂 I love looking at all those beautiful covers.
Thanks Sherry. She’s not damp in that photo. She’s bewildered by the sock we put on to keep her from irritating her foot.
Added How To Protect A Princess!
I like Cynthia Eden but I’ve read more of her romantic suspense which it looks like this one is too.
Nancy Drew night sounds like so much fun! There used to be a series of Nancy Drew PC games that we loved so I need to go check out the online game. Happy birthday to your daughter and hugs to Lulu! You got some really fantastic looking books this week. I want to read more of the Paige Shelton series and I love the cover of Map of the Otherlands. Have a great week!
Thank you Katherine. I hope next time we play Nancy Drew I am less tired and eating less snacks!
Those flowers look peaty.
Have a great week.
Thank you! I love having all the different flowers blooming.
Twenty books isn’t bad! Blueberry scones sound great. I may have to copy.
Jill
http://www.allthebooksihaventread.com/
Thank you Jill. I have so many I want to read that I try to fit in more. lol I also enjoy cooking and luckily I can listen to audiobooks while I cook.
Looks like you had a great reading week. We could do with some rain around here. I did your survey too. Hope you have a great week.
Thank you Role. It says it is going to rain but we don’t always get it or very much. Thanks for doing the survey.
Hope your daughter has a wonderful birthday! That party snack bowl is wild – not sure I could eat that combo. LOL!
Thank you Nicole. I did the snack bowl by sorting and eating all of one thing at a time. lol. And small portions.
Happy Birthday to your daughter! Nancy Drew night sounds like a fun way to spend the evening. I’m loving all of your daylily photos. They look so pretty!
Thank you Suzanne. I love having all the blooms and a new variety seems to come to life every day.