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The Longest Day: Celebrating the Summer Solstice | Wendy Pfeffer

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A warm welcome to June and the start of our 2nd #MidsummerSolace event. I'm so ready for relaxing, hanging out, chatting books, buddyreads, all things hygge and summer fun with you.

Let's start with a 'how are you and what you have been up to' thread. 🌞😊💚💐🌞

All are welcome to join us. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.

@TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit @jenniferw88

AllDebooks @Faranae @Deblovestoread @Marmie7 @Julsmarshall @PaperbackPirate @dabbe @quietjenn @Charityann @peaKnit @Librarybelle @Read4life @BarkingMadRead @TheAromaofBooks @Sarahreadstoomuch @Cazxxx @wanderinglynn @Soscha @Lizpixie @Readergrrl 1d

AllDebooks @CrystalE02 @Catsandbooks @Dilara @tdrosebud @AmandaBlaze @Cupcake12 @Gissy @mcctrish @ElizaMarie @Cuilin @gossamerchild @TheKidUpstairs @Crinoline_Laphroaig @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm @TheSpineView @Larkken @julieclair 1d

AllDebooks @MittenGirlPeach @JamieArc @sebrittainclark @BookwormAHN @MidnightBookGirl @IndoorDame @Bookwormjillk @ChasingOm @Texreader @StaceGhost @DebinHawaii @LocalTXLibrarian @kspenmoll @Sparklemn @Avanders @BethM @forestandcrow @quietlycuriouskate @TEArificbooks 1d

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AllDebooks #buddyreads post https://litsy.com/p/bWhwc1pTSXA1 1d

Lizpixie I‘m still working through the worst reading slump I‘ve ever had, my health is in a downward peak on the spreadsheet of life & my daughter & grandson have moved out and I‘m missing my little man like crazy. But I have a smutty werewolf romance so alls good👍 1d

Bookwormjillk I have to get up and work but I am trapped in bed by cats so that might not happen. I‘m looking forward to the calmer days of summer. 1d

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm June is a busy month for us. This is our only weekend where there isn‘t something planned for every day. 😅 I‘m hoping to get some things done around the house but also to try and fit in as much reading as I can. Might lean more towards reading, I could use some downtime. 1d

Librarybelle It‘s my birthday weekend, so there will be lots of cake and fun! 😂 For the rest of June, my big focus is finishing my coursework in proofreading and laying the groundwork to market myself as a freelance proofreader. Exciting, yet scary. It‘s my first summer in decades that I‘ve not had to plan a library summer reading program, and it feels so weird. But, this gives me more time to read and enjoy life! 1d

Julsmarshall Work has been busy for me but not unreasonably so and I‘m looking forward to a relaxing weekend full of reading. It is great to catch up with everyone, Happy Birthday @Librarybelle ! 1d

Librarybelle Thanks, @Julsmarshall ! ❤️ 1d

TheDaysGoBy I‘m gonna jump in to this! Hopefully life doesn‘t get in the way too much lol. June should be fairly quiet which is a bit unusual in my family but I know summer will fly regardless 1d

TheDaysGoBy @Lizpixie Sorry to hear about your health! I‘ve had a rough patch recently too but doing what I can to make sure it doesn‘t slow me down. Hope you rest as much as you can and get to feeling better soon! 1d

mcctrish We have all of June left in school and the contract teachers are frantically writing report cards ( I‘m a sub) so it‘s busy busy work wise, June always flys by. Happy Birthday @Librarybelle and @Lizpixie I do hope June has you feeling better 1d

Librarybelle Thank you, @mcctrish ! ❤️ 1d

Avanders Hi all! Happy birthday @Librarybelle !! And so sorry to hear about your updates @Lizpixie , but happy about that book for you 😈 This sounds glorious @AllDebooks : “relaxing, hanging out, chatting books, buddyreads, all things hygge and summer fun”… trying to get some of that myself this weekend! 🌈🌳🌞🪼 1d

Librarybelle Thank you, @Avanders ! ❤️ 1d

TheBookHippie @Librarybelle Your card is enroute! 🤣😵‍💫🎉💜 Happy Birthday!! 1d

TheBookHippie June. Breathe in Breathe out!!! It‘s been a long few weeks. 1d

TheBookHippie @Lizpixie oh I‘ve had that! Sending love & light!!!! 1d

Librarybelle Thank you, @TheBookHippie ! ❤️ 1d

Chrissyreadit Happy Happy Birthday @Librarybelle I hope all your bday wishes come true 🎂 24h

Chrissyreadit @Lizpixie I hope your book is deliciously distracting and you recover soon. i also hope you get to find new ways to feel connected to your family. 24h

Chrissyreadit I‘m a mixed bag of #chaosasusual - still working on weeds and seeds- based on hand and knee pain - but also have a beautiful new seating space out back. Still trying to work on health work balance and it‘s one heck of a balancing act. (as many of you know). But the season is lovely to be present in. 24h

Librarybelle Thank you @Chrissyreadit ! ❤️ 23h

IndoorDame May left me in a a rough spot both health wise and emotionally, but I‘m finished work so I have time to focus on recovery, and I‘m excited about the start of Pride and the nice weather! 🏳️‍🌈🌞🏳️‍⚧️ 23h

kspenmoll @Librarybelle Happy birthday! I hope you eat lots of cake!🎂 sending you good vibes regarding proofreading- My guess is that you will find lots of work. 21h

kspenmoll @Lizpixie I am so sorry about the heath challenges you are facing along with the sadness your daughter & grandson moving out brings. Read as many smutty werewolf books as you need to manage all this. 💙❤️🩵 21h

kspenmoll @mcctrish Yippee! 6 more days of instruction, exams then I am out of the HS for the summer 6/17 21h

kspenmoll @Chrissyreadit Take a picture of your outdoor space! 21h

Librarybelle Thank you, @kspenmoll ! ❤️ 21h

kspenmoll @IndoorDame Glad work is done & you can focus on you. 🩵❤️💙 21h

Read4life Happy birthday, @Librarybelle 🎉🤣. @Lizpixie sending good thoughts & hugs to you. 💙💙 21h

Read4life I‘m still recovering from hand surgery. I miss writing!! Spring storms are causing my migraines to rage. But, I‘m focusing on the positives and loving that my daughter is home for the summer. My son will be visiting for a week at the end of June so I have that to look forward to. 20h

TheAromaofBooks So lovely to hear how everyone is doing, both good and bad!! I admire all of you for looking for the sunshine!!! So lovely to be a part of this community - looking forward to reading with all of you!!! 💕 @Lizpixie @Librarybelle @Bookwormjillk @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm @Julsmarshall @TheDaysGoBy @mcctrish @Avanders @TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit @IndoorDame @kspenmoll @Read4life 💕 18h

TheAromaofBooks Busy/somewhat stressful May helping with my grandma as we all continue to deal with losing Grandpa and all the changes that has brought to the family. Happy to start summer, windows open and flowers growing, trying to stay positive and focus on the blessings!! 18h

dabbe @Librarybelle HB! 💙🩵💙 18h

dabbe @Lizpixie Sending hugs your way, and I hope that smutty book helps! 💙🩵💙 18h

dabbe @Chrissyreadit Being present is an excellent way to live. Hope you're balanced and that the health starts swinging upwards. 💙🩵💙 18h

dabbe @IndoorDame Sending you 💙🩵💙. And 🤗🤗🤗. And 🌈🌈🌈. 18h

dabbe @kspenmoll @mcctrish Hang in there! 💙🩵💙 18h

dabbe @Read4life Sending 💙🩵💙 and 🤗🤗🤗. 18h

dabbe @TheAromaofBooks Sending 💙🩵💙 and 🤗🤗🤗. 18h

dabbe If the only stress I have right now is to gird my loins for the 115º+ temps that are about to come, I am indeed truly lucky. June reminds me of that. 🌞

“In early June the world of leaf and blade and flowers explodes, and every sunset is different.” ~John Steinbeck 18h

AllDebooks Thank you all so much for this response. ❤ You have made my day !😍 I'm going to grab a drink and work my way through replying to you all. x 17h

AllDebooks @Lizpixie Urgh, I hate reading slumps! I always get out of them by switching to short stories or audiobooks. Hope we can get you out of it. Illness is no fun, wishing you well soon. 🌼 It must be such a wrench, having your family move out. Had they been with you for a long time? I hope they're still local, so it's easy to meet up. Lol, what a way to break your reading slump!! 😅🐺 📙 17h

AllDebooks @Bookwormjillk Lol, sounds like a good place to be! 😻 Me too, looking forward to some sunshine and longer days. x 17h

AllDebooks @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm Sounds hectic, but hopefully good fun! Wishing you a relaxing weekend x 17h

AllDebooks @Librarybelle 🌸🎂😍 Yay!! Happy Birthday weekend!! x
Good luck with the rest of your course and marketing. a change is as good as a rest, they say. Wishing you a fun summer now that you have a lighter workload. x 17h

AllDebooks @Julsmarshall It really is great to catch up with everyone. It's put the biggest smile on my face. x 16h

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm @TheAromaofBooks I‘m sorry to hear about your grandpa. Sending love to you and your family. ❤️ 16h

AllDebooks @TheDaysGoBy A warm welcome to #LitSolace and our #MidsummerSolace event. Here's to a lovely, relaxing June full of summer fun. x 16h

AllDebooks @mcctrish It is a crazy time of year for teaching staff. At least you're free of writing reports. Here's to a lovely summer. 🍻 16h

Librarybelle Thank you, @Read4life @dabbe @AllDebooks ! ❤️ 16h

AllDebooks @Avanders Here's to a whole month of it. 🍹Wishing you a chilled weekend. x 16h

dabbe @Librarybelle Check your email when you get a chance! 💙🩵💙 16h

AllDebooks @TheBookHippie Sending hugs 🌹❤ 🌹 I'm really looking forward to this event as a time to reflect and relax after a tough few months. I've certainly missed the Litsy community, for sure. x 16h

AllDebooks @Chrissyreadit I feel your frustration. I have similar health problems that impact how much gardening I can do and there is so much to do at this time of year. It's easy to get overwhelmed with it all. Then I sit in it and focus on the plants and wildlife and it makes me so happy. 😍 So glad to have you with us for this event, hope it helps with the stresses of life. x 16h

AllDebooks @IndoorDame Wishing you well. I hope this event helps you rest and relax. Do you have anything fun planned for Pride? ❤🌈 ❤ 16h

TheAromaofBooks Thank you @dabbe !!! 16h

AllDebooks @kspenmoll Woohoo! Enter Alice Cooper's summer anthem. 😅 🎸
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AllDebooks @Read4life Yikes, sounds painful. Wishing you well soon. Lots to be grateful for, wishing you a lovely family summer. x 16h

TheAromaofBooks @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm - Thank you!!! He was a week shy of 93 so it doesn't feel like it should have been such a shock, but he literally had a heart attack while grocery shopping, so it was very abrupt for all of us 💔 It has been six months but we are still making a lot of adjustments as Grandma needs a lot of care. She'll be 93 in two weeks!!! They were married 71 years! 16h

AllDebooks @TheAromaofBooks I agree, it is so lovely to catch up with everyone. x 16h

AllDebooks @TheAromaofBooks What a sad time for your family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Grief is such a tangible emotion. I hope you are taking care of yourself too, as well as your family. Sending love and hugs to you, Sarah. x 16h

AllDebooks @dabbe We have to take our blessings where we can. Love the Steinbeck quote. x 16h

AllDebooks I think I'm all caught up!! I'll double-check in the morning.

I've been pretty quiet on Litsy over the last few months. It is so good to be back. I've been dealing with a family bereavement, my teens are all in exam season, there's family drama and honestly, I've had enough of the dramatics. Life is too short and time is too precious for such nonsense! I'm loving tending my garden as a way to relax and have been counting the days down ⬇ (edited) 16h

AllDebooks Until the start of June and #MSS ❤ It seems like it's fallen at an opportune time for a fair few of us. So here's to reconnecting and enjoying each other's company through the summer. xxxx

A big thank you to @TheBookHippie for organising the #MSScardswap and @jenniferw88 for organising the #NaturalitsyMidSummerSwap and to @chrissyreadit for co-hosting, alongside me and @TheBookHippie xxx (edited) 16h

dabbe @AllDebooks 💙🩵💙 16h

IndoorDame @kspenmoll thanks! 16h

IndoorDame @dabbe 🩵🤗🩵 16h

IndoorDame @AllDebooks thank you! It‘s good to see you back here. Pride is still up in the air, but I have a few exciting possibilities on the horizon this month 😊 16h

TheAromaofBooks Thank you @AllDebooks !!! Being at Grandma's more does give me extra reading time, so there's a silver lining 😂 15h

Julsmarshall I‘m so sorry for your loss, @TheAromaofBooks Glad you are able to be there with your Grandma. 12h

Julsmarshall @dabbe I feel you. It was only 90 degrees today but next week looks tough and I‘m not ready! 12h

dabbe @Julsmarshall I keep telling myself that I'm lucky to have an outdoor sauna that is HUGE! 🤩😂😀 12h

Catsandbooks Unfortunately I've been struggling with my mental health and some health issues, so I haven't been super active on Litsy. I'm doing a bit better but most things feel exhausting. I don't know how active I'll be for the events but I'll still be around. 11h

julieclair I am so thankful that #MidSummerSolace is coming at a time when so many of us really need a calming, supportive, relaxing event. I love that you asked this question, @AllDebooks , and I really admired everyone‘s honest answers. And I love how everyone is focusing on positive things. Who would have guessed that werewolf romances could be so restorative?🤣😂 @Lizpixie @TheDaysGoBy @Chrissyreadit @IndoorDame @Read4life @TheAromaofBooks @catsandbooks 9h

TheAromaofBooks @Julsmarshall - Thank you so much 💕 💕 2h

TheAromaofBooks @julieclair @Lizpixie - Werewolf romances for the win 😂 2h

DebinHawaii Hi everyone, as usual I am late to the party. Thank you @AllDebooks for this event & the question. TBH I am vacillating between being okay & not okay both mentally & physically & most of May, I have spent feeling drained & exhausted. A lot of it is work. I left a really toxic environment last April that knocked out all my confidence & it was a slow climb back in a new company this year. Then changes happened & I find myself struggling again ⬇️ 1h

DebinHawaii …although without the toxicity.. My asthma flares with it & that keeps me from excep using & I‘m not happy with my health & weight right now & really, I just feel old & tired & overwhelmed & sad most of the time. Trying to dig out & find my happy place again. I started #5JoysFriday to help me focus on the positives in life & it helps me along with journaling & daily gratitude practice but I feel like I‘m on the edge of a slippery slope of life.⬇️ 1h

DebinHawaii …But I am grateful for Litsy & this group & the card swap & #LitsyLove & it helps to not feel alone. So thank you everyone. 💛💛💛 1h

DebinHawaii Happy Birthday/Birthday Weekend @Librarybelle !!! 🎉🎂🎈I hope you are enjoying it! 1h

DebinHawaii @Lizpixie I think I need to try a smutty werewolf book! 😉 Hoping things get on the upswing for you health wise & reading wise. 💛💛💛 1h

DebinHawaii @TheAromaofBooks Sending you love & strength for you & your grandma. I‘m so sorry for your loss. 💜 60m

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