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I feel the same way about Kristin Hannah's books. Such good stories but sometimes the execution is not strong enough. It was incredible to listen to someone who experienced being a nurse in Vietnam and the condemnation of society afterwards. Her experiences were different but not dissimilar. The most moving aspect was that her sister and 2 nieces were present and none of them had ever heard her talk about it. She had locked it all away for years but opened up with us. Her family (and many of us) were crying.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Started out rainy here, but the sun has returned, and the breeze is lovely.
During the rain, we went to see a movie, DiDi. It's a coming of age story about a Chinese American boy who is struggling with the transition to high school. I know this character, and his friends. What compels adolescents to do crazy things against their own self interest?
I finished The Women. Like a lot of Kristin Hannah's books, I think the central plot is very compelling. But her execution of her plots leaves me a little underwhelmed. Her actual writing feels tedious to me at times. So yes, the subject matter in The Nightingale and The Women, fascinating. The prose, kind of plodding sometimes. I'm probably in the minority here, because she seems to write lots of bestsellers. Liz, when your book club had the guest speaker, that must have been incredible to hear. I wonder if this book will become a movie at some point?
We got the sometimes dreaded Back to School Memo. It looks like most of our open positions in Special Education are filled. Very good news. Perhaps there is reason for optimism that this year does not have to be the same dumpster fire last year was. I'm going with optimism :)
on 8/16/24 6:28 am
Gray, intermittently rainy, and cool here today. Claudia wants to go to Frankfort for lobster rolls today. Pretty popular food truck up there. It's funny, she was just complaining about all the eating we've done lately, but yesterday suggested we go get Reuben sandwiches at the inn (I asked if she would split one with me, so we did), then wanted to go get ice cream (I couldn't as I was too full), and now lobster rolls! It always felt like the food suggestions were coming from me, but maybe I was just quick to just leap on the food bandwagons presented to me. I suppose the meds are working enough that I could take or leave any of it these days. I still enjoy food, can eat a fairly normal meal, and occasionally get snacky in the evenings, but this drive to try/eat everything is not present at the moment. Then again, I was convinced it wasn't working at all just a month ago, so I am an unreliable witness on this issue!
The scale moved a little more today thank goodness after pretty much a month of staying the same, and a second month within 3 pounds of that. 188.6.
Off to drink a protein shake... Enjoy your Friday!
Are we really in the second half of August already? Summer is almost gone.
We spent the night on Lake George with our friends. They sold their former home on the lake here earlier this year so are renting for a few weeks. The place they are at this week is the most remote so it feels like we are in the middle of nowhere but the views of the lake are wonderful. They still have a boat which we went out in yesterday afternoon, then docked at a local restaurant. On the way back it started pouring about 10 minutes from the house. We got soaked, but couldn't help laughing. We ate at the house last night. Really an enjoyable visit. These are people we met in Florida about 18 months ago - we bought their condo. So great to have made friends like this.
Later this morning we drive to Burlington VT. Our hotel is located right next to the area where there are lots of shops and restaurants. Luckily the weather is predicted to be dry though warm. Last year we stopped there for lunch on the way back from Montreal but didn't walk around because it was miserably rainy and cold.
Picture of an old Inn here on the lake (I'd love to stay here someday):
Have a fantastic Friday!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I was always told I should have my puppies spayed or neutered at 6 months. Very interesting to hear that there is a reason to wait. Justice wasn't neutered until he was 3 so he had plenty of time beforehand.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Lucky you to have a baby cuddling day! I'm also not sure I will ever be a grandmother which still surprises me in a lot of ways because I became a mother at such a young age and my oldest daughter always loved children.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
What a difference you made in the futures of those kids! I hope you have that opportunity in your last year.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I have similar feelings about selling my house. It is the right decision but I am really going to miss it.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Red rice yeast? What is that? Do you sprinkle it on food? My DH doesn't really like ratatouille either, but I still make one big pot right about now when the farmers markets are bursting with all the goodies. I portion it up and freeze it. It heats up nicely.
