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Sunday Salon: 10/23/22

Oct 222022

Outside…
High is expected to be 84°, low is expected to be 62°

Current Books…
Audio: Lucy By The Sea by Elizabeth Strout
Print: BAKE: My Best Ever Recipes for the Classics by Paul Hollywood

Reviewed Last Week…
Attack of the Black Rectangles by Amy Sarig King

Review(s) Coming Up…
Vicki by Dianne Partridge

Watching…
Picking from this list 40 Classic Halloween Movies to Watch for a Scary Evening In
My regular weekly shows

In The Kitchen…
3 Ingredient Easy Meatloaf
Juicy Baked Pork Chops, applesauce, fried green beans
Crock Pot Chicken And Rice
Crock Pot Cheesy Taco Dogs

New To Me Stuff:
The Original Fasta Pasta I saw Kristen Hampton review this on FB and since I don’t like waiting so long to boil spaghetti on the stove I thought I’d buy one and see if I liked it. Well…I LOVE IT! Takes just a few minutes for the pasta to get done!

Today’s To Do List…
Work in the morning and then nothing planned

Looking forward to…
Having Mon. Tues. & Wed. off

Question Of The Week…
What is your favorite Halloween movie?

A Favorite Bible Verse…
The LORD will establish you as his holy people, as he promised you on oath, if you keep the commands of the LORD your God and walk in obedience to him.

Deuteronomy 28:9

From the camera…

Why do cats like to sit in everything?

Sunday Salon: 10/16/22

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Oct 162022

Outside…
High is expected to be 89°, low is expected to be 67°

Currently Reading…
Audio: Lucy By The Sea by Elizabeth Strout

Kindle: I decided to wait until Dec. to read Small Things Like These because it takes place near Christmas so now I’m reading Vicki by Dianne Partridge

Reviewed Last Week…
None, my blog was messed up. I’ve been having a lot of hacker issues and the format was a mess. Thankfully my 2 sons fixed it.

Review(s) Coming Up…
Attack of the Black Rectangles by Amy Sarig King

Watching…
I watched Two Tickets to Paradise and Under The Autumn Moon and LOVED both of them

In The Kitchen…
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Peanut Butter Chicken
Crock Pot Cheesy Taco Dogs
2 Ingredient Slow Cooker Salsa
Easy Slow Cooker Pork Chops

New To Me Stuff:
Nothing other than books

Today’s To Do List…
Laundry, Cook, Blog, FB, TV

A Favorite Bible Verse…
This is what the LORD Almighty says: ‘In a little while I will once more shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land. I will shake all nations, and what is desired by all nations will come, and I will fill this house with glory,’ says the LORD Almighty
Haggai 2:6-7

From the camera…

Sunday Salon: 10/9/22

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Oct 082022

Outside…
High is expected to be 88°, low is expected to be 63°

Currently Reading…
Audio: Lucy By The Sea by Elizabeth Strout

I listened to Oh William! in ’21 but it was one of the 5 books I didn’t review. I need to review it before Lucy By The Sea

Print: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

Reviews Up Next…
Attack of the Black Rectangles by Amy Sarig King

Watching…
I’ve loved every Hallmark movie I’ve ever watched so I’ve been watching their movies, as well as my regular shows

In The Kitchen…
I only made 3 of the 6 recipes I had planned for last week because we had leftovers so I’ll make the other 3 this week which are:
Easy Crock Pot Peppered Beef Tips & Air Fryer Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Chicken Bacon Ranch Bowl I saw at Tina’s blog
Fried Pork Chops, Mashed Potatoes & Corn, Applesauce

New To Me Stuff:
Car Cup Holder
Hanging Pendant Light for over the desk in my bedroom

Today’s To Do List…
Work until about 11:30 and then home to read, watch tv or whatever pops into my head

Looking forward to…
Going somewhere for a few days even if it’s nearby, just have to pick a place

A Favorite Bible Verse…
Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
James 3:10

From the camera…

Sunday Salon: 10/2/22

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Oct 022022

Outside…
Right now it’s early and is 62°, high is expected to be 86°

Currently Reading…
Audio: Attack of the Black Rectangles by Amy Sarig King, which I saw at Helen’s blog

Kindle: Misadventures of a 1970s Childhood: A Humorous Memoir by Tom Purcell

Print: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan which I saw @ Diane’s blog

Reviewed Last Week…
Nowhere For Very Long: The Unexpected Road To An Unconventional Life by Brianna Madia

Watching…
Last night I watched Hocus Pocus 2 and it was so good!
Relative Race
The Amazing Race
Survivor

In The Kitchen This Week…
Easy Crock Pot Peppered Beef Tips & Air Fryer Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Chicken Bacon Ranch Bowl I saw at Tina’s blog
Fried Pork Chops, Mashed Potatoes & Corn, Applesauce
Taco Salad
Fish w/fries and coleslaw
Hot Dogs w/either Chow Chow or Hot Dog Sauce, Pea Salad & Deviled Eggs

New To Me Stuff:
I got a few new water bottles, that’s all I can think of

Today’s To Do List…
No work so my main things today will be reading & watching some movies I added yesterday

Looking forward to…
Cooler weather & taking Oct. 22, 23 & 24 off!

Question Of The Week…
If you could take a trip anywhere in the world, where would you go? I’d go to Jerusalem first, then Ireland/Scotland

A Favorite Bible Verse…
Live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.
1 Peter 3:8

From the camera…

I spent some time at the local park the other day

There were some dogs but I didn’t take photos of them, next time!

Sunday Salon: 8/28/22

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Aug 272022

Outside…
When the humidity is factored in, 99°

Currently Reading…
Audio: The Littlest Library by Poppy Alexander

Kindle: Journey into The Apostolic by Bill Easter

Print: Yoga Animals: A Wild Introduction to Kid-Friendly Poses by Paige Towler

Reviewed Last Week…
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Review(s) Coming Up…
The Beach Trap by Ali Brady by Ali Brady

Nowhere for Very Long: The Unexpected Road to an Unconventional Life by Brianna Madia

Watching…
The 9th season of Relative Race. Season 10 starts Sept. 18th ♥ LOVE this show! Check it out if you get it in your area!

Getting ready to start The Office again. My son Jeremy and his wife Susie say it’s hilarious. I tried it a while back and didn’t like it, but they told me to keep watching it, it gets better in the second season. I’ll give it another chance.

In The Kitchen…
Taco Salad
Pimento Cheeseburgers, sounds weird but I love pimento and I love cheeseburgers
BLT’s
Sesame Chicken, chicken fried Rice, Broccoli
Chicken Provolone, spinach, carrots

New To Me Stuff:
Dan O’s Original Seasoning It’s very good!

Today’s To Do List…
I’m off so I’ll either be going out to eat or will be relaxing after 14 days of being busy. 12 days of work, going to a drs. appt. one day & another day going to getting blood work

Looking forward to…
Mother and Daughter day. I worked or had drs. appts. for 2 weeks so we’ve missed them

A Favorite Bible Verse…
Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
Matthew 7:15

From the camera…

This house is in a nearby town. The lot had trees on it and the people who bought it decided not to cut down any trees and just designed the house around the tree. You can see from the roof that they did that. I go by there every time I’m going past there.

Sunday Salon: 8/14/22

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Aug 132022

Outside…
High is expected to be 88°, with the humidity it’s expected to be 95°

Currently Reading…
Audio:
57 min. left of Nowhere For Very Long: The Unexpected Road To An Unconventional Life by Brianna Madia

Print:
On The Ledge: A Memoir by Amy Turner (for tour)

Kindle:
Mornings With God: 365 Devotions To Inspire Your Day by Dr India Logan

Reviewed Last Week…
The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka

Review(s) Coming Up…
The Beach Trap by Ali Brady

Watching…
On season 7 of Relative Race
Big Brother

In The Kitchen…
Beans w/ham, cornbread
Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken
Taco Casserole
Jambalaya & Smoked Sausage

Today’s To Do List…
Work and then home to relax. Yesterday I cooked dinner for today and did laundry, etc.

Looking forward to…
Cooler weather and a vacation even if it’s a staycation because of Covid

A Favorite Bible Verse…
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

From the camera…

❤️Jaspurr is always touching me, her version of holding my hand❤️

❤️This time she decided to hold Kaiyo’s head❤️

Sunday Salon: 7/31/22

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Jul 312022

Outside…
High is expected to be 103°, low is expected to be 81°

Books…
Need To Review:
The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka
The Beach Trap by Ali Brady

Audio: Starting Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez tomorrow

I thought I was out of the book slump but it crept back in and now I can’t seem to review books when I do finish them. Anyone else having book related problems?

Watching…
I’m going to start Rutherford Falls and see if I like it
Lots of movies on Ups Faith & Family
Loving Relative Race, starting on season 2, I can’t find season 1 anywhere

In The Kitchen…
Chicken and Veggies Ramen Noodles Skillet
Brunswick Stew
The Hillbillies Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, corn
Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken and Rice

Looking forward to…
Taking a day trip soon

Question Of The Week…
Pizza has been my favorite food since I was a kid but it’s not anymore. A lot of foods that I used to love aren’t in that list anymore. I still eat a piece of pizza every now and then but most of the time have a salad, Chinese or Mexican. Have your favorites changed, care to share from what to what?

A Favorite Bible Verse…
Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.
Romans 12:15

From the camera…

Sunday Salon: 7/10/22

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Jul 102022

Outside…
“Feels like” today due to humidity is 97°, low is expected to be 76°

Currently Reading…
Audio: The Beach Trap by Ali Brady
Kindle: The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride by Joe Siple
Print: Love Story by Erich Segal

Reviewed Last Week…
Nothing

Review(s) Coming Up…
The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka

Watching…
Big Brother is back ♥
The Challenge USA
So many movies and series on UP Faith & Family

In The Kitchen…
Chicken Drumsticks w/BBQ Sauce, baked potatoes & beans, corn on the cob
Twenty Minute Easy Tortellini Bake
Slow Cooker Tri Tip Roast, mashed potatoes, fried green beans
One-Pot Chicken Burrito Bowl
Fish, fries/onion rings, coleslaw

New To Me Stuff: Well, when it rains it pours. I thought I was finished having to buy kitchen items but last week my countertop pizza maker that I’ve had for probably more than 20 years and LOVED, started not fully cooking the pizza so I had to get another one. This is not the one I had but it’s the same kind, different manufacturer. When looking for a replacement I saw this and decided to get it because it can be used for so many other foods and had great reviews. I made a pizza in it last night and it was so well done and crisp.

Today’s To Do List…
Nothing, just stay home and read, watch tv, maybe take a nap

Looking forward to…
Going to see Where The Crawdads Sing with my daughter, asap

Question Of The Week…
My daughter and I went to see the move Elvis last week. It’s longer than most movies at 2h 39m and we LOVED every second of it. Are you a fan of Elvis? If you are, you need to go see this! There were only me and my daughter in the Elvis theater until about 5 min. before the movie started. Then a man and woman came in and sat way behind us. There are multiple movies showing and it was a workday so I wasn’t worried about being too close to anyone else. I didn’t expect only 2 other people in the huge room though, but was happy about that.

A Favorite Bible Verse…
And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him.
Hebrews 5:9

From the camera…

Sunday Salon: 6/26/22

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Jun 252022

Outside…
High is expected to be 88° before the humidity is factored in then it’s 96°, I realized my mistake after I got home and read my comments

Currently Reading…
Audio: Only have a 34 min. left of The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka
Kindle: The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride by Joe Siple
Print: Love Story by Erich Segal

Reviewed Last Week…
Love & Saffron: A Novel of Friendship, Food, and Love by Kim Fay

Review(s) Coming Up…
The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka

Watching…
I watched A Winter Princess on Hallmark and it was so good! I’m a big fan of Chris McNally and snow and I loved the movie

In The Kitchen…
I’m moving everything in my kitchen around to make it easier to use. Everything is still where I put it when I moved and I’m not liking it anymore. One thing for example is that my silverware, plates, and bowls are on the opposite side of the kitchen from the stove. I want them next to the stove.

New To Me Stuff:
The only things I’ve bought since my last pots & pan etc. splurge is new decals in the tub. The ones that were there started coming loose. My son said he’d buy a walk in shower and put it in but I’m fine with the tub/shower that’s there, just don’t want to be slip sliding around in it. I had a huge garden tub and a separate shower where I used to live and never, not once, used the tub in all the years we lived there, and I bought a set of Bamboo cutting boards which I really needed to replace the ones I’ve had for years, and I’m pretty sure I’m done for now.

Today’s To Do List…
Working then home to order some groceries for the week, read everyone’s SS post, catch up on FB, and watch a movie or two

Looking forward to…
Going to the beach!!! It’s been WAY TO HOT & HUMID to go the last few days I’ve had off

Question Of The Week…
What made you the most happy last week?

A Favorite Bible Verse…
Have I not commanded you? “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go”.
Joshua 1:9

From the camera…

Sunday Salon: 6/19/22

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Jun 182022

Outside…
Saturday the heat index was expected to reach 112, and it was very hot. Tomorrow is not supposed to be as hot because there’s a 60% chance of rain and the high is expected to be 94°. Don’t know what the humidity % will be

Currently Reading…
Audio: The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka which I saw at Book Chatter
Kindle: The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride by Joe Siple
Print: Love Story by Erich Segal

Reviewed Last Week…
The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons

Review(s) Coming Up…
Love & Saffron: A Novel of Friendship, Food, and Love by Kim Fay

Watching…
When Calls The Heart season 9 is on now! I’ve watched episodes 1-8 about 3 times waiting for season 9!
I love this show!

In The Kitchen…
Taco Salad for my son, Beef, Cheese & Tomato Burritos for me
Crockpot Chicken, Baby Carrots, Baby Red Potatoes
Crockpot Honey Pork Steaks, haven’t decided on sides yet
Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches
Mexican Stuffed Shells

New To Me Stuff:
Well, I wanted a new set of pots and pans and then went a little overboard but am very happy I did. I ended up getting a new set of pots & pans, pot & pan organizer, GreenPan Round Mini, GreenPan Square Mini, 8-Piece Nonstick Stackable Bakeware Set, a set of 4 Refrigerator Organizers for pop, an 18 Pcs Stainless Steel Corn Cob Holders & Butter Spreading Tool, and a set of 3 Stainless Steel Whisks. I couldn’t decide on which Silicone Spatula set I wanted so I’m still looking at them

Today’s To Do List…
I have to work in the morning and need to stay an hour or so longer to help cover for someone, then home to relax

Looking forward to…
Didn’t get to go anywhere with my daughter the last week because my head has been hurting on the back bottom right and it’s down into my neck also. It seems better and then worse again, hoping it stops too

Question Of The Week…
What is the one thing other than books that you have an addiction to? As you can see above, mine is kitchen items

A Favorite Bible Verse…
Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.
Malachi 3

From the camera…

From my and my daughter’s trip to Homosassa Wildlife State Park in Homosassa, Florida.

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