So I was reading a friend's blog, and she posted her summer reading list. I have decide to copy this idea, only I don't have my entire list planned. I am not a planner, and I tend make lists that I am not fully committed to. Instead I have at least three books selected that I hope to read and not abandon (insert commitment issue here :)).
The first book up is: "The Redbreast" I haven't started it yet, but I just got it from the library yesterday. It is part of a series, but my local library only has this novel, and the next on my list.
"The Snowman" if you didn't know I really enjoy thriller/serial killer books. I don't know what it is about them because they totally freak me out, but I can't stay away from them. I am hoping they are both winners.
The final book on my list is "Step on a Crack". I loved reading James Patterson a few years ago, but after awhile I stopped. I really liked the Women's Murder Club series, but they got boring. I was also reading the Alex Cross series, but again I felt they got boring. Hopefully I will like this series.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Wine Wine and more Wine
So last night I got a text from my good friend Megan asking me if I wanted to go to a wine festival. Little did I know that she was talking about the 2011 Vintage Indiana Wine Festival, and also little did we know that it had been going on for 12 years! I then passed along the invite to my mom who responded with, "Is the pope Catholic?"
So I slathered on some sunscreen and off we went. Yes it was 90+ degrees, and we were melting. There was a breeze every now again, but there was plenty of what we went for-wine!
Lots and lots of ones to taste. There were 20 wineries from around the state each with at least 7 to try. My personal favorites included a raspberry wine, a mango wine, and one called "Blue My Mind." I am hoping that I can find some of these here in the city.
Yay Wine!
So I slathered on some sunscreen and off we went. Yes it was 90+ degrees, and we were melting. There was a breeze every now again, but there was plenty of what we went for-wine!
Lots and lots of ones to taste. There were 20 wineries from around the state each with at least 7 to try. My personal favorites included a raspberry wine, a mango wine, and one called "Blue My Mind." I am hoping that I can find some of these here in the city.
Yay Wine!
Friday, June 3, 2011
Summer?
8 more days before my summer starts. I feel like we are the only school in the city still in session. It is exhausting, especially with the heat and not having A/C at work, and the kids just being ready to be done. I couldn't agree more.
I have been slacking in just about everything. I haven't been working out like at all, but I just signed up for a class so that will motivate me. I also haven't been reading. I don't remember the last name of the book I read. I will start and then just leave the book in the middle of it. I know... I am restarting "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo." I start and stopped it about 5 times last summer. Then I found some books that I am on the wait list for at the library, "The Redbreast" and "The Snowman." Both are serial killer books by Jo Nesbo. I have never heard of this author, and a friend of mine did some digging and he has published a series. Of course the Indianapolis Public Library only has the two I have requested. I am number 8 on the list for "The Redbreast" and 65 for "the Snowman." That gives me a lot of time to start and stop the Stieg Larsson book.
Where I have been lacking in working out and reading I have been making up in the kitchen. I have tried a couple new recipes for different salsas, and made some classic standbys. I made various quesadillas, which I really have not had since college, and many salads. I LOVE adding fruits to my salad. I have lots of recipes earmarked for my down time-most of them being of the dessert variety.
I never now how to end a blog. Do I need some sort of sign off???
I have been slacking in just about everything. I haven't been working out like at all, but I just signed up for a class so that will motivate me. I also haven't been reading. I don't remember the last name of the book I read. I will start and then just leave the book in the middle of it. I know... I am restarting "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo." I start and stopped it about 5 times last summer. Then I found some books that I am on the wait list for at the library, "The Redbreast" and "The Snowman." Both are serial killer books by Jo Nesbo. I have never heard of this author, and a friend of mine did some digging and he has published a series. Of course the Indianapolis Public Library only has the two I have requested. I am number 8 on the list for "The Redbreast" and 65 for "the Snowman." That gives me a lot of time to start and stop the Stieg Larsson book.
Where I have been lacking in working out and reading I have been making up in the kitchen. I have tried a couple new recipes for different salsas, and made some classic standbys. I made various quesadillas, which I really have not had since college, and many salads. I LOVE adding fruits to my salad. I have lots of recipes earmarked for my down time-most of them being of the dessert variety.
I never now how to end a blog. Do I need some sort of sign off???
Monday, March 21, 2011
I really hate coming up with titles
According to my blogger I have not blogged since November. Let's just blame my ADHD.
I still have Loki, he is still a moose and is still looking for his next sock or other clothing item. He is over the moon when anyone rubs his ears, and he will even purr. He spends a lot of time sitting or laying in the sunlight, until he is panting.
I am still teaching, seriously nothing has changed in the past 4 or so months. Now we are all just counting down the days until Spring Break (9 school days). This year I decided to get healthier. Not a resolution-just a decision. I in fact hate new year's resolutions. I have yet to make it to the gym, which I have joined, but that will hopefully be changing soon. I am down 15 lbs. I am having committment issues (not surprising). Mostly it is very inconvient to track my food. I thought I could do it from my phone, but the 'berry is being less than friendly in this. I am due for an upgrade in less than month, bye-bye 'berry.
I still have Loki, he is still a moose and is still looking for his next sock or other clothing item. He is over the moon when anyone rubs his ears, and he will even purr. He spends a lot of time sitting or laying in the sunlight, until he is panting.
I am still teaching, seriously nothing has changed in the past 4 or so months. Now we are all just counting down the days until Spring Break (9 school days). This year I decided to get healthier. Not a resolution-just a decision. I in fact hate new year's resolutions. I have yet to make it to the gym, which I have joined, but that will hopefully be changing soon. I am down 15 lbs. I am having committment issues (not surprising). Mostly it is very inconvient to track my food. I thought I could do it from my phone, but the 'berry is being less than friendly in this. I am due for an upgrade in less than month, bye-bye 'berry.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Saturday, September 18, 2010
My Four Legged Amigo
Well last night was a close call with Lo-Lo and the sock. Well I wouldn't call it a sock, it was one of those bottie nylon things that I wear with flats or heels. Well he dropped it for a treat, but then picked it up with the treat and swallowed them both.
Fantastic...
Thank goodness there are numbers to call. Apparently giving a dog a little bit of hydrogen peroxide will induce vomiting. He of course wouldn't drink it, and found it all very suspect. Then Dad suggested soaking something he loves (ie, anything) and then feeding him the food. Hello bread! He ate like half of the bread, and then it started. He vomited like 7-10 times. I completely lost count. The sock (and all of his dinner) came up in try number one. Yes I rinsed the sock and threw it in the washer. But then he kept going, and going. He looked absolutely miserable. We were outside so while he was puking I was rinsing down the front walk and driveway. By 830p it was all over and he was wiped out.
Well I learned that hydrogen peroxide will make my dog puke, and that one should be ready because by the end there will be nothing left.
In other news, he (we) have been attending dog classes. He is now topping the scales at 71 pounds (probably just under after yesterday's puking). We have had three classes so far. He already knew sit, and would occasionally lay down. He is working on wait, drop it, and down. In class he does well when the other dogs aren't being distracting. There are two that just bark constantly, and then the dog he plays with all of the time, SweetPea. One thing I knew wouldn't be a problem was the whole "will work for food" part of class. He will do anything for a snack.
Fantastic...
Thank goodness there are numbers to call. Apparently giving a dog a little bit of hydrogen peroxide will induce vomiting. He of course wouldn't drink it, and found it all very suspect. Then Dad suggested soaking something he loves (ie, anything) and then feeding him the food. Hello bread! He ate like half of the bread, and then it started. He vomited like 7-10 times. I completely lost count. The sock (and all of his dinner) came up in try number one. Yes I rinsed the sock and threw it in the washer. But then he kept going, and going. He looked absolutely miserable. We were outside so while he was puking I was rinsing down the front walk and driveway. By 830p it was all over and he was wiped out.
Well I learned that hydrogen peroxide will make my dog puke, and that one should be ready because by the end there will be nothing left.
In other news, he (we) have been attending dog classes. He is now topping the scales at 71 pounds (probably just under after yesterday's puking). We have had three classes so far. He already knew sit, and would occasionally lay down. He is working on wait, drop it, and down. In class he does well when the other dogs aren't being distracting. There are two that just bark constantly, and then the dog he plays with all of the time, SweetPea. One thing I knew wouldn't be a problem was the whole "will work for food" part of class. He will do anything for a snack.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Back to Books
Before I start this blog, my dog has gone crazy. He is currently under the bed making a multitude of odd noises-from a low growl, to this like higher pitched my tummy hurts growl. It is a little ridiculous, and ridiculously cute.
okay focus, reading...
I just finished reading Kathy Griffin's book, "For Your Consideration." I loved it! I thought it was going to be laugh out loud hysterical, but it wasn't. It does have several funny moments, but plenty of serious ones that show just how hard she has worked for her craft. I have seen her live here in Indianapolis, and it was a really really good show. If you don't like vulgar language/stories or stories about celebrities then do not go see her. Her book is not as vulgar as her standup. Then I also read most of "Sh*t My Dad Says." FANTASTICALLY FUNNY BOOK!!!
Clearly by the title you can probably infer that this is not a book for everyone. I found the quotes to be really really funny. Laugh out loud funny, and share to your family and friends funny. If your family and friends do not find quotes from a 74 year old man with no filter (seriously no filter) funny then they will just be offended by the book. I would suggest you get new friends and family, because this shit is funny. It is a mix of just quotes, and then short little stories. They are things that I would imagine you would THINK about saying to your kid, but then would probably never say them. If you want a preview of the quotes here is the twitter page http://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
I have yet to start "Love is a Mix Tape" by Rob Sheffield, but it is sitting here. I am not quite ready for a sad book. However because I can't keep myself from looking at amazon.com I have found some books to add to the list of soon to buys:
1. "Anthropology of an American Girl" this one is like 600 pages so it is clearly an investment of my time.
2. "The Surgeon" by Tess Gerritsen, cop book that is the basis for the new TNT show "Rizzoili and Isles" I love a good murder/cop book, just like I love those shows.
okay well I guess that is my entire list. For some reason I thought it was going to be a longer list...
okay focus, reading...
I just finished reading Kathy Griffin's book, "For Your Consideration." I loved it! I thought it was going to be laugh out loud hysterical, but it wasn't. It does have several funny moments, but plenty of serious ones that show just how hard she has worked for her craft. I have seen her live here in Indianapolis, and it was a really really good show. If you don't like vulgar language/stories or stories about celebrities then do not go see her. Her book is not as vulgar as her standup. Then I also read most of "Sh*t My Dad Says." FANTASTICALLY FUNNY BOOK!!!
Clearly by the title you can probably infer that this is not a book for everyone. I found the quotes to be really really funny. Laugh out loud funny, and share to your family and friends funny. If your family and friends do not find quotes from a 74 year old man with no filter (seriously no filter) funny then they will just be offended by the book. I would suggest you get new friends and family, because this shit is funny. It is a mix of just quotes, and then short little stories. They are things that I would imagine you would THINK about saying to your kid, but then would probably never say them. If you want a preview of the quotes here is the twitter page http://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
I have yet to start "Love is a Mix Tape" by Rob Sheffield, but it is sitting here. I am not quite ready for a sad book. However because I can't keep myself from looking at amazon.com I have found some books to add to the list of soon to buys:
1. "Anthropology of an American Girl" this one is like 600 pages so it is clearly an investment of my time.
2. "The Surgeon" by Tess Gerritsen, cop book that is the basis for the new TNT show "Rizzoili and Isles" I love a good murder/cop book, just like I love those shows.
okay well I guess that is my entire list. For some reason I thought it was going to be a longer list...
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