2024 Reading Challenges

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2024 thoughtful reading challenge

Hosted @ Book Thoughts From My Bed

January – Read a book that has been turned into a movie or TV series, because January 19 is National Popcorn Days
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February – Read a book with a flower in the title in honor of Valentines Day
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March – Read a book that takes place in Paris to commemorate the 135th anniversary of when the Eiffel Tower was inaugurated to the public
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April – Read a legal thriller because April 12th is International Be Kind to Lawyers Day
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May – Read a book written by an Asian American because May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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June – Read a beach read – June is the start of summer
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July – Read a book involving sports because the summer Olympics begin in late July
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August – Read a book set during the 1960s to commemorate the 55th anniversary of Woodstock
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September – Read a book that takes place on a farm in honor of the beginning of the harvests
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October – Read a book with a primary or secondary character who is blind because October is Blindness Awareness Month
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November – Read a book (fiction or nonfiction) that is centered on a family since Thanksgiving involves a lot of family gatherings
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December – Read a book with snow on the cover since December marks the beginning of winter

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Hosted @ Whatever I Think Of!

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Hosted @ Book’d Out

Nonfiction Grazer: Set your own goal

Memoir/Biography:
True Crime:
Food:
Pets:
Published in 2024:

Hosted @ Whatever I Think Of

Humor Columnist: 6-10 books

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Hosted @ Socrates’ Book Reviews

Level 2 – Read 7-12

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Sunday Salon: 12/24/23

 

Outside…        
High: 74° Low: 55° & Cloudy  

Current Book…
Today I plan on listening to A Dog Named Christmas by Greg Kincaid

Reviewed…
Nothing

Watching…
Still watching a lot of Christmas Movies

In The Kitchen Christmas Day
My son is making the ham, my daughter in law Susie is making the sides and Buckeyes. For some reason I can’t seem to get them to hold together, they crumble. I was raised in Ohio, the Buckeye State where they originated so I really would like to be able to make them. For some reason the only foods I have trouble making is fudge and Buckeyes. I sure hope Susie’s turn out right. They are yummy and I haven’t had one for so long. I’m making Banana Pudding

Bible Verse…
Luke 2:11
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord

From The Camera…

Sunday Salon: 12/17/23

Outside…        
High: 70°
Thunderstorms

Current Books…
Sleeping Dogs Lie by Samantha Downing

Watching…
Big Brother Reindeer Games, this is the first year, and a lot of Christmas movies

In The Kitchen…
For Me: Frozen Field Peas with Hickory Smoked Pork Hocks
For Anthony: Baby Lima’s with Hickory Smoked Pork Hocks

Ribs, Baked Potato, Root Beer Baked Beans

Mini Cheesy Tuna Buns

Stuffed Bell Pepper Boats

Copycat Chick-fil-A Market Salad 

New Stuff…
I bought a rain chain and my son said he’d hang it up for me today. Since it was raining on and off I thought it wouldn’t get done. When I  pulled into the driveway I was surprised to see it hanging at the end of the house. I LOVE it!!!

Question…
Are you participating in any ’24 Reading Challenges? I am and plan on sharing my post in a day or two

Bible Verse…
2 Corinthians 5:7 “For we live by faith, not by sight.”

From The Camera…

 

Sunday Salon: 12/10/23

Outside…
High is expected to be 83°, low is expected to be 64°

Current Books…
Sleeping Dogs Lie
: A Novella by Samantha Downing

Watching…
Along with my regular shows, a lot of Christmas movies

My favorites so far are:
A Bramble House Christmas

Holiday in Handcuffs

Christmas Jars

New To Me Stuff:
I’m a little bit addicted to Temu but my daughter is highly addicted and 2 of my friends are catching up with my her.

Sunday To Do List…
Work in the morning and then have the rest of the day to catch up on SS comments and watch some more Christmas movies. 

Question Of The Week…
Are you almost ready for Christmas?

A Favorite Bible Verse…

I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.

John 8:12

From the camera…

Sunday Salon: 11/26/23

Outside…        
High: 84° with Showers

Current Books
Still battling a reading slump but toady I started Sleeping Dogs Lie by Samantha Downing, will start some Christmassy books when I finish it

Watching…
My regular shows, and a lot of movies, mostly Christmas movies

In The Kitchen…
Haven’t figured that out yet but I bought a large pack of lean ground beef and pork chops the other day so I  know I’ll be using some of that (probably chili and chicken & dumplings) but don’t know what else I’ll make for the week

Bible Verse…
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever
Hebrews 13:8

From The Camera…

A Pocket Guide To Irish Castles: The Story Of Ireland’s Amazing Heritage by Fiona Biggs

The stories of Ireland’s best-known castles. Majestic and magnificent, designed to both intimidate and inspire, castles are a common feature across Ireland’s landscape, with over 1000 examples remaining – some intact, some in ruins, all awesome. This book celebrates the most popular Irish castles, from the Norman fortress of Bunratty to the five-star splendor of Ashford, from medieval Malahide to dramatic Dunluce.

Thoughts
My son Jeremy and his wife Susie went to Ireland at the beginning of September and brought back this book and a bookmark for me.

I love this book because I love books and all things Ireland. It’s full of photos of castles their information, and photos of the land/water surrounding them.

I’ve loved castles since I was a little girl and saw the movie Cinderella. It was on every year along with The Wizard Of Oz and I never missed them. I have copies now so I can watch them whenever I want.

Here are a few of the castles in the book:

Ross: Killarney: County Kerry
Killkenny: County Kilkenny
Glin: County Limerick
Donegal: County Donegal-my blog friends Bill & Shari live there

If you’re a fan of Ireland or castles, here’s a site that may interest you: 33 Best Castles In Ireland

Sunday Salon: 10/1/23

Outside…        
High:  97° & scattered thunderstorms

Current Books
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

Reviewed… Yea, I finally got caught up
How To Be A Good Creature by Sy Montgomery

The Wild Journey of Juniper Berry by Chad Morris & Shelly Brown

The Scenic Route by Christina Baker Kline

Watching…
Survivor season 45, Big Brother season 25, & Amazing Race season 35

Food…
I LOVE my air fryers and I love finding new recipes and info @ Empowered Cooks. If you love your  air fryer or are thinking about buying one, check this site out

This week:
Plan on making Jimmy Buffett’s Original Cheeseburger in  Paradise

Bible Verse…
Without wood a fire goes out; without gossip a quarrel dies down.
Proverbs 26:20

From The Camera…

  Kaiyo LOVES her Lamb Chop