Score!

I was out of books to read and ready to hit the Library hoping for something interesting to come my way. I just finished the "Harmony" series, sad to see it come to an end. I didn't really have hopes of anything new from my favorites, but maybe finding a new author that I like. It was my lucky day!


Now, unless you're an avid reader you may not understand what I'm about to tell you. Not only did I locate the book on CD that I was waiting to hear, but there were two! count them - two! new books available from my favorite authors. Both were available on the 7-day loan plan, but I'm thinking that will be plenty of time for me.

M.C. Beaton has a new book out in the Hamish McBeth series and Maeve Binchy has written an new book. I have no idea what it's about, but her earlier books that take place in Ireland have kept me enthralled for years. I'm looking forward to seeing if this one holds up to her normal standards.

I'm headed for the Highlands of Scotland to a little town called Lockdubh...see you soon!

Beginnings

Beginnings can be very stressful and even painful. Beginning something new can sometimes mean a drastic change from the old comfortable way.

My niece and nephew are starting a family. Life will never be the same again. The beginning of a child in their home has made drastic changes already and he/she is not even here yet. The focus of the family has changed completely from the anticpation of vacation cruises to the amazing stash of disposable diapers they have been able to compile in just a few weeks. And while bearable, the child coming into the world will cause it's share of stress and pain.

But beginnings can also be joyful. Especially after the stress and pain are gone. I'm looking forward to the new niece or nephew with bated breath because the joy will be worth every stress and pain (especially since it's not my stress and pain) for the proud parents.

There has been a beginning in my life lately. Unexpected and painful as it has been, it has been worth it. Now that I am coming out on the other side of the darkness I can see the bright sunshine of a new, better day. Life has changed forever from the way it was. And that is a good thing.

That Murphy!

I believe Murphy is trying to prove some kind of a point. Heaven knows what it might be. I thought my computer, washer and dryer troubles counted for my fair share of the Murphyness going around, but apparently he wasn't finished. While showering on Sunday the shower head came off due to a broken casing or some such nonesense. I know shower heads are not very expensive, but it was dashed inconvenient for it to happen when it did. Luckily I still had a steady stream of water and was able to get the conditioner out of my hair.

With all the other changes happening in my life, I guess I'll just add a shower head to the list of things to take care of.

On a bright note...strawberries are in season and I'm getting my fair share...YUM!

Saturday - Laundry Day

I spent most of today and my son's house doing laundry. They were out of the house enjoying Disneyland so I had the place to myself. I loaded up all the laundry I could find, including the winter throws from the couch, and headed over to spend the day. The towels I had hung out to dry, but never laundered after the big washing maching fiasco even got washed.

I made myself at home while the machines worked, i.e. raided the fridge, cleaned up the kitchen and folded some of their laundry that was left in the dryer... what are mom's for? Then when I had eased my conscious about being productive I jumped on the internet and vegetated between bouts of folding or hanging up the clothes fresh from the dryer. It was close to 7pm when I finally loaded up the clean laundry and headed home. Now I just have to put it all away!

Happy St. Patrick's Day