#haikuaday #haikuhive

Dustin the butcher
knows just how I like my bones.
Smokey and meaty.

#FridayHappyReadingHour is here, and I'm sitting right next to Pip as she chews on her bone from the local butcher shop. Drink: a greyhound Book: THE HOUSE OF SILK (gotta get reading; group discussion on 11/30! Place: our little den/library with the fire going. Mood: Content.

What are YOU doing on this lovely evening? Happy Friday, everyone. ♥️🍁🧡

#haikuhive #haikuaday

Since shoulder surgery, I cleaned my entire house today. Even vacuuming and mopping. I can barely move my shoulder (or other parts), but I feel like I actually accomplished something. #whew

#ttt @dabbe

I cannot believe that I picked the wrong date for Thanksgiving! Why was I thinking the 3rd Thursday? #duh #doh #duhdoh 🤦🏼‍♀️

Picture is of our sunset from the backyard tonight. L🍁VING this weather! #beautybreak

#TTT #TakeThreeThursday @dabbe

Another quick and fun quiz today. Share anything you'd like: your score, the things you knew/didn't know/guessed at, what you plan to do for Thanksgiving, if anything ... I'd love to see/hear any of it. Please be sure to tag me!

Link to today's quiz: https://www.mentalfloss.com/quizzes/how-well-do-you-know-history-thanksgiving

All are welcome to play. Tagging a few to get started.

#haikuaday #haikuhive

For the 3rd day in a row, Phoenix made the NYT's weather caution list--but not for heat--to excessive rain. We Phoenicians are L☔️VING it!

With my roof open,
I drove home in a gentle rain.
Just couldn't help it.

#WDNCW @dabbe

We do not care that out of the last 10 times we left the house, 8 were to see a doctor or PT. We also do not care that we were trying to hold off on a tooth that needed dental repair (and also a new crown) until the new year for insurance purposes, and then the crown broke this week and we had to go in today to get it fixed at full cost. At least I'm still alive and kickin'. Sort of.

#haikuaday #haikuhive #readlesmis

Young voice in the dark,
sings of hope on cobblestones.
A sparrow's last spark.

#haikuhive #haikuaday

After cleaning up my calendar, I noticed that of the last ten times I have left the house in a car, eight were visits to doctors or PTs. I remember my mom saying something about that years ago. I now get what she was feeling. 😆

#hyggehourreadathon
@Alldebooks @TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit

It finally happened. In Phoenix, AZ, no less. It's five minutes to 8 PM in the place that doesn't have to change time zones (one of the positives of living here) ... and we have our fireplace on. ON. ON!!! It's (maybe) finally fall. Reading in bliss.

#haikuaday #haikuhive

Finally caught up with my haikus. Where did this week go? I've been enjoying these flowers for almost two weeks now. Thanks, Matty! 💛🌻💚

I'm so lucky, Neil.
He still brings me flowers––
and sings me love songs.

#haikuaday #haikuhive

Holden always broke my heart. All of his acting out and alienation is mainly because he can't cope in a world that has gone on living when his precious younger brother has died. 💔

I miss you, Allie.
How can the world just go on
when you're no longer here?

#haikuhive #haikuaday

My eyes are quite dry
as a tear slips slowly down.
Irony indeed.

#haikuaday #haikuhive

I've been coloring as if my life depended upon it. Maybe it does.

Lately I have been
coloring a lot -- to help
me cope in this world.

#FridayHappyReadingHour

Got my greyhound drink and am ready to get caught up with LES MIS. I'm sitting out front for a change with my two buds who love putting their faces on the ottoman. Happy Friday, everyone! ♥️🍁🧡

#haikuaday #haikuhive

First, I love that I chose “Untitled“ in order to post this. Second, this couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. Sarcasm majorly intended. I hope he ends up in jail for what he did.

His name's just Andrew.
Let's shorten it even more.
Now, he's just plain 'Drew.

#TTT #TakeThreeThursday @dabbe

I never saw nor heard of BLACK CHRISTMAS. Is it worth a watch?

Three of my fave quotes not on the quiz (and mostly on the mushy side). Can you guess the movies?
1. “We are going to go and celebrate being young and alive.“
2. “You put on the suit, you're the Big Guy.“
3. “It's not bad at all, really. Maybe it just needs a little love.“

Link to quiz: https://tinyurl.com/sxas7t9k

#TTT #TakeThreeThursday @dabbe

A quick and fun quiz today. Share anything you'd like: your score, the movies you like/don't like, maybe even your favorite lines from holiday movies! I'd love to see/hear any of it. Please be sure to tag me!

Link to today's quiz: https://tinyurl.com/sxas7t9k
All are welcome to play. Tagging a few to get started.

#WDNCW #wedonotcarewednesday @dabbe

We do not care that two weeks ago we planned a Veterans Day get-together. We do not care that we bought everything, paid for everything, and prepared everything for the 4 PM gathering. We also do not care that you canceled ON THE DAY of said gathering at 12 noon. And finally, we do not care that when Matt graciously offered to bring you over the food, you said yes. Said delivery time? 4 PM.

#haikuaday #haikuhive

Matt and I have been enjoying listening to soft, bluesy, instrumental jazz, especially around dusk. Something about jazz, slow, fall ... all of that ... gives my soul a boost.

#weirdwordwednesday #weirdwords @CBee
#allusions

Anyone doing a white elephant gift exchange this year? 🤣

To all who serve or have served, a heartfelt thank you. 💙🇺🇸🤍

#tuesdaytunes @TieDyeDude

It's been cloudy today and is supposed to finally be in the 60s by the end of the week for a HIGH! I'm pretending it's chilly right now and am (seriously) listening to blizzard sounds. It's quite relaxing and is helping to put me in a fall spirit.

#haikuaday #haikuhive

#rockefellercenterchristmastree

The Rockefeller Center's Christmas Tree for 2025 arrived today. I remember my visit to NYC with my family back in 1988, and we went to RC on our first night just to see the magnificent tree. Then I saw this pic today, and I saw things differently. 🎄

#mondaymood @Deblovestoread

Read my December issues of FUNNY TIMES, and these were the ones that spoke to my mood of the state of our country. As Deb said, same 💩, different day.

#haikuhive #haikuaday #beautybreak

I'm not the best at dealing with huge crowds, so a 3,000-person cruise might not be my cup of tea. But after seeing my sister's pictures and hearing her talk about it ... maybe. 💙🌊🩵

#hyggehourreadathon
@Alldebooks @TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit

Finally remembered to post! My view (with drink on left) in our back “den“. We're in the process of reorganizing, so please excuse the mess. Notice the #bookdeathpile on the unfinished bookshelf? Hope to get it all beautiful someday.
Relaxing now and reading THE HOUSE OF SILK. What a luxury. Have a good night, Littens. ♥️🍁🧡

I posted yesterday re: @mcctrish's death tower of books, using the hashtag #bookdeathtowersarecool. Then today, I came across this article. This guy designed the original Pottery Barn stores. Article link is below. I have serious #bookenvy.

Article link w/ more pics: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/t-magazine/peter-ayers-tarantino-apartment.ht...

#goodnewssunday @Deblovestoread

If interested, here are the article links:
1: https://theconversation.com/booker-prize-2025-the-six-shortlisted-books-reviewed...
2: https://parade.com/news/amy-poehler-is-hilariously-confused-by-fourth-wing-book-...
3: https://tinyurl.com/2s3ssjvs

#LittleWolf1

I read this one book and was completely turned off by her style of writing. I won't read another Hoover ever again. 🤷‍♀️

#SundayFunday @BookmarkTavern

Sherlock would be nowhere without his Watson. #foreversherlocked #noplacelikeholmes

#haikuaday #haikuhive #haikureview

Loved this atmospheric read; perfect for this time of year. ♥️🖤♥️

#weeklyfavorites @Read4Life

The perfect autumn read. 🧡🍁♥️

#5JoysFriday @Debinhawaii

1. The Blue Wave. 💙🌊💙🌊💙 Hoping for an even bigger one next year!
2. Our temps didn't hit above 90 degrees. Grateful for small mercies.
3. Survived the following in one day: a Pippa episode, a Covid vaccine, a flu vaccine, a fall in my house which led to an ambulance ride to the local hospital and a couple of staples in the noggin. Plus shot #3: a tetanus one. Fun day.
4. Matt. #always
5. Kate & Pippa. #always

#FridayHappyReadingHour

Happy Hour is also dinner hour: New England clam chowder, fresh parsley from our garden, and homemade croutons. Relaxing and reading HOUSE OF SILK for #TheLitsyIrregulars (#TLI). Have a lovely weekend, everyone!

#haikuhive #haikuaday

Poor Tate caught some criticism on Saturday for his shorts, especially by ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit. I had to haiku about it. #haikuisnowaverb

Who wears some short shorts?
Tate Sandell wears some short shorts.
Daisy Dukes are back.

#TakeThreeThursday #TTT @dabbe

Kansas, you really are in the middle, aren't you? And yes, Maryland is BELOW Connecticut for Pete's sake. And New Hampshire is EAST of Vermont. Sheesh.

Middle of the country, the New England small states, and the southeast (except Florida). Yikes! 1st score: 42/50 ... played two more times until I got it right. I just had to.
Link to an ad free version: https://www.bls.gov/k12/games/geography-quiz/

#haikuaday #haikuhive

First, I'm alright. Nothing a middle of the night visit to the emergency room can't fix. I slipped on our concrete floor in my slippery slippers while trying to give the dogs treats, and I fell back on the ol' noggin. Of course Pip ate all of the K-9 kabobs that fell around me. Quite the sight. Recuperating today. 🤪

Nothing like a fall
and some head staples to make
you feel really dumb.

#TTT #TakeThreeThursday @dabbe

It was getting harder and harder to keep this fun activity to just lists, so ... a new name! #TakeThreeThursday is a way for you to take three seconds or minutes to do whatever the activity is and to share whatever you‘d like to share––or not share. Please tag me so I can share in the fun! 🤩

Tagging a few to get the ball rolling. Link to quiz: https://www.sporcle.com/games/Matt/find_the_states

Had to share, especially with my Canadian friends. This tee is the #1 seller for the FUNNY TIMES newspaper. They can't keep it in stock.

If you've never heard of FUNNY TIMES, it's a fabulous (ahem) liberal-leaning newspaper with tons of cartoons, editorials, etc. that are, well, FUNNY! It's my most cherished reading now that we are actually living in #funnytimes. P.S. I don't work for them. 🤣

#shardlakebr #shardlaked #shardlakians @LitsyEvents

Hi, Tagged Shardlakians! Last call: As a thank you for going on this Shardlake journey with me, I have a little token I'd like to mail to you. Whether you finished all books or not, if interested, please fill out the information in the survey link: https://forms.gle/kpRanX93ZQowZKaM9 by this Thursday, 11/6. I will be the only one who sees it.

Thanks! 🖤#forevershardlaked🖤

#haikuaday #haikuhive

With a nod to HAMILTON. #myshot

Not throwin' my shot--
[needle aims, jabs in the arm]
to fight diseases.

#weirdwordwednesday #weirdwords @CBee

Boy, is this a good one to help with understanding a major logical fallacy. And why would we need that given today's political climate? 🧐

#WDNCW #WeDoNotCareWednesday @dabbe

Can't wait to hear these for today! Be sure to tag @dabbe!

We do not care that we made vaccination appointments for 11:30 AM today, showed up at 11:20 AM, still had to wait for half an hour, and had to refill ALL of the online info we had filled out yesterday. We are hoping the shots were correct and are glad they are done. We also don't care that we're resting the rest of the day. #maybeavodkashot 🤣

First published in 1872, Carmilla stands as one of the earliest works of vampire fiction—predating Dracula by over two decades—and has earned enduring attention for its atmospheric storytelling and complex themes. Le Fanu‘s prose is lush, gothic, and heavily descriptive, filled with misty forests, moonlit rooms, and an ever-present sense of unease. ⬇️