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Three On Thursday

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My post is a little late today because I didn’t get home last night until about midnight because . . . I was at the Paul McCartney concert at Fenway Park with my daughter, Hannah! What a night! I’m going to sum it up in 3 thoughts . . .

  1. Paul McCartney puts on an amazing show! He came on about 7:20 and the show ended at 10:05. He never took a break, he sang lead on every song, and he was super entertaining. The playlist was just about perfect and included plenty of Wings and Beatles music. The fireworks during Live and Let Die were fabulous! He had so much energy throughout the performance and it was very clear that he still loves to entertain.
  2. I was surprised at how emotional I was throughout the show. I was overcome when he came out and started to cry . . . that was completely unexpected. Blackbird was also really emotional and Let It Be was beautiful and moved me to tears yet again. I thought I might tear up during Hey Jude because it’s my favorite but I felt nothing but joy while he did that one. Finally, Golden Slumbers . . . oh man. I used to sing that (badly) to Hannah when she was a baby and to be at the show with her and have him do it was a really amazing moment.
  3. Fenway Park is a great place to see a concert. It was my first time going there for anything other than a Red Sox game and I wasn’t sure what to expect but the vibe was great. The security felt good, like it was just the right amount without interfering with anyone’s fun, if that makes sense. The food and drink was expensive but I didn’t even care because I was just so happy to be there. Our seats were great, too. We were right in the middle, in the second level of loge seats. I would definitely go to Fenway for a concert again should the right act come along.

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Summer Reading Post #2

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We’re a week into summer reading and today I want to talk about what makes a book a good summer read.

I am fairly certain the answer to this question is different for everyone. Some people want to read light books, romances and chick lit and fluff. Others see the long stretch of summer as an opportunity to dig in and read something long or challenging, a book they’ve put off for a long time or always meant to read. Maybe memoirs or biographies are your summer jam. Still others want a paperback over a hard cover or an ebook over a physical book. There are as many choices for summer reading as there are books to read!

Personally, I don’t read any differently in the summer than I do during the other seasons . . . other than the fact that I probably read more because vacations. I might read a light book or two but then I’ll be itching for something with more heft. I might read a really long book but then I’ll be ready for a few short ones to move things along. I really just go by my mood and whatever becomes available from the library.

Having said all that, there are some reading lists for the Summer of 2022 that you may be interested in perusing. Check out these lists for some recommendations that run the gamut from light to heavy and everything in between:

Ultimate Beach Reads 2022: The Hottest Summer Reads
10 Books for Your Book Club in Summer 2022

Let me know in the comments what sort of books you like to read in the summer. And remember, every comment left on a post about summer reading will be entered to win some fun prizes.

Read With Us: Young Mungo Discussion

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Friends, it’s time to talk about Young Mungo! Did you love it? Did you find it difficult? Are you excited to talk about it with your fellow Read With Us-ers? Yes to all of those questions? I’m right there with you.

I’ve already shared my review, so you know that I found it brilliant and felt like it was reading about Shuggie Bain’s next door neighbor. So many of the same themes were present . . . poverty, alcoholism, abuse . . . Stuart does an incredible job of creating rich and human characters in a real life setting with a heartbreaking story. There’s no stereotypes, it’s just raw and real and profound.

My question for all of you is: what did you think of the ending? We see Mungo wave to James and then . . . that’s it. It’s clearly meant to be ambiguous and Stuart doesn’t tell us what happens next. Does Mungo join James and live happily ever after? Is James even really there? What would you write for the ending if you were given the chance?

Please tell me in the comments and remember that you are invited to join us for a Zoom discussion this evening at 7:00pm EST. If you haven’t received a Zoom link and you’d like one, just let me know in the comments. And please check out Bonny and Kym’s posts today as they will also be asking questions about Young Mungo.

I know one thing . . . I can’t wait to read whatever Douglas Stuart writes next.

An Unexpected Staycation

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Last Monday I tested positive for COVID. Yep. Dodged it for two years and it finally caught me. Luckily, I felt relatively fine. I had a stuffy nose, a mild cough, and I lost my sense of smell and taste. I followed the CDC guidelines and stayed at home for 5 days and, because I was not debilitated from sickness, I made myself a list of things I wanted to accomplish during my forced staycation.

clean out upstairs closet
move winter clothes to upstairs closet
put away Easter decorations (there wasn’t much but still, it was way overdue)
plant caladium (all of my other containers were already finished)
bake something (I made brownies)
open my Fab Fit Fun box
clean out and organize under the bathroom sink
plant zinnia seeds

I also finished 3 books, did some knitting on my musselburgh hat, and made/watched some TikTok videos.

You know what I didn’t get to do? Go to The Avett Brothers and Ringo Starr concert that had been postponed for two years and was finally happening on Thursday. And go see Coldplay in New Jersey on Saturday. Yeah, that kinda sucked.

Still, I’m grateful for a home that fills me with peace, being content with my own company, and the pursuit of hobbies I enjoy.

I’m also very very grateful to be fully vaccinated and boosted. Thank you, science.

Eye Candy Friday

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When all else fails, flowers help, so I took a stroll through my yard yesterday afternoon and was heartened by all the blooming things. The persistence and reliability of the natural world gives me strength.

Here’s to a peaceful weekend, friends.