Spring came roaring in like a lion and as well as bringing us all the beautiful colours and flowers of spring it has thrown a good variety of weather at us us. We've had rain, hail, gale force winds and even some snow on our local mountain. And surface flooding on some of the streets.
I've been to a day retreat where it was warm enough to sit out on the deck for morning and afternoon tea.
I've worked in the shop on a couple of days when it was so cold and windy there were very few people out braving it and no customers.
I cooked for Friday Light one night and hope it stuck to their ribs. It was another bitterly cold evening and I was pleased to get home and hunker down in front of the telly.
And we've been to a hardware shop shopping for stuff for the bathroom. And no it wasn't exciting - it was new toilet seat. What I'd really like is a whole new bathroom but I don't see that happening any time soon. Oh well...
And that has been my week. Not very exciting but life is like that and I'm happy for the calm times.
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And now here is Tuesday 4
Welcome to Tuesday 4 in memory of our friend Toni Taddeo..
Most people love to read. It opens other world's to us. Autumn weather is often conducive to reading as weather can be chillier and rainy. Cozying up with a book can be a lovely way to spend some time.
How do you relax in the evening after dinner?
Generally we settle down and watch telly, but if there's sport on that I'm not interested in I read.
Do you read in bed? What kind of books do you read?
Yes, I read in bed, first my bible and then whatever book I happen to be reading at the moment. It helps me sleep - usually. My taste is pretty eclectic but I don't like psychological thrillers.
Do you have a list of books you look forward to reading?
No, but I have authors I enjoy and I look out for them.
What is the best book you've ever read and why? Or.. how about the worst book you feel you wasted time reading?
Apart from the bible? Hmm. I really enjoyed the Lord of the Rings about ten years before it gained a cult following and was made into movies. I can't think of any books I particularly wasted time reading, oh hang on, what about Crime and Punishment. That was pretty awful, it took me about 10 years to read. But it wasn't really time wasted as it put me to sleep it was so boring 😕 and I only read it when there was nothing else on hand.
- That's it for this week,
- blessings,
- Diana
Lucky you having Spring on the way. It's such a wonderful season!
ReplyDeleteI do the same as you at night; read the Bible and then whatever book I'm reading. Sometimes it's dangerous because I want to keep reading!
It sounds very chilly still down there. Lovely to sit in warmth and comfort in the evenings
ReplyDeleteHere we are having warm days, hot days and some cool days tossed in just to confuse our bodies and have us change our clothes a couple of times a day, or maybe changing the clothes thing is just me
ReplyDeleteIt sound cold there, brrr though the day on the patio looks like lovely weather. I laughed at what you said about Crime & Punishment. I read it and I enjoyed it but I thought it could have been shortened considerably since it seemed to go on and on. I see your dinner and I'm making something similar tonight. I need something to stick to my ribs as you say. Enjoy the rest of your week.
ReplyDeleteI've tried to read Crime and Punishment but just couldn't!! My list of books to read is so long I won't live long enough to read them all. :)
ReplyDeleteI am dropping by from Tuesday 4- I enjoy some television at the end of the day too. I wanted to read blogs first and then I will turn it on and see what is worth watching. It is so nice to meet you! Loved your answers! Have a nice week.
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Your crick pot dish looks really good! I like the word, telly. I try not to read the Bible at night when I am tired.
ReplyDeleteMy son and daughter in law gave me the 3 volumes of Lord of the Rings but I haven't attempted them yet. I have seen the 3 movies and I understand that a whole lot is missing from the movies. Like Tom Bombadil, for instance. I've never attempted Crime and Punishment. I don't think I ever will. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to have calm times.
ReplyDeleteI like sitting and reading.
All the best Jan
Our weather has been a bit bipolar. We have had lovely days and then it turns cold again
ReplyDeleteWe spend the evenings watching telly, but I always have some sort of craft going. I’m currently knitting a jumper.
Because I do like to keep m pay hands busy I now listen to audiobooks.
I can still cook and clean or craft and listen to a story at the same time.
I enjoyed reading your questions to Tuesday's 4. I enjoy reading, too. Your pictures in this post are so nice...especially the first one where we can see the snow on the mountains. It sounds like you have really had all of the extremes of weather lately.
ReplyDeleteI normally snuggle with my cats after my dinner, while I edit photos.
ReplyDeleteYes I read in bed, love a good mystery novel. If a book hasn't captured my attention by page 50 it goes to the charity shop.
I don't really have an absolute favourite book.
And don't remember the ghastly ones at all.
I haven't read books in a while, I should get back into it. we've had rain and warm temperatures here, some flooding in areas.
ReplyDeletei see the river's well up at the moment too.
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