#bfc #bookfitnesschallenge

Once again I forgot to hit pause while walking when stopping to chat this afternoon. Finished the tagged book this week, so keeping up with the book part of the challenge. Not sure I will make the fitness goals- tomorrow I have tutoring then going to an author event, Martha Hall Kelly, of Lilac Girls and List Roses. So no walking time.

#MothersDay #nonfiction

Books from my son. He went to hear of panel of women philosophers at UConn. When I express an interest, he purchased a couple of their books. Along with two mysteries!

#bfc #bookfitnesschallenge #checkin

My walk today.The time is off because once I hit 2.09 miles I hit pause instead of stop. I was talking at length with a neighbor I ran into. When I hit pause it was a little over a 40 minute walk.

#LitsyLove

Thank you so much for all this love💕💕 Littens! I really needed it the last two weeks so it was wonderful to hear from you all. I am behind in my replies but have the time & energy to begin today. My hand/ arm nerve injury due to a needle stick to my nerve when giving blood has hampered my writing. Fortunately the MD does not think it‘s permanent but may take months to heal. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

#NextUp #VirginiaWoolf

Believe it or not, I have never read this!

#LakeComo #Italianpastry #sfogliatina

“An apple sfogliatina is certainly not something to pass up lightly.”

Only on page 83, but the cafes, coffee & Italian pastry Stefania, the inspector, consumes, has my mouth watering!

#saturdaymorning #booksandbreakfast

First breakfast on my porch with my husband.It is cool today. But sitting here in sweats & a blanket is a pleasure- no rain!!!!!! I loving this book.Setting is by Lake Como, where my husband & I spent a day on our honeymoon (a week in Paris, a week in Verona).Stefania Valenti, police Inspector, is a well fleshed out character. Mystery: A 40+yr old body discovered buried deep underground, dating back to WWII.

#fridaynight
In bed with my book.

#porchlife #booksandcoffee
Took a much needed personal day, and am having coffee on the porch waiting for the the deluge of rain that is threatening. We only had two days this week without rain and I was at work of course. Hoping to fit a walk in before these ominous clouds burst. Quite cool; in sweats! A cold wet spring- if you can call it that. 🌂🌧

#bookfitnesschallenge
Slow week; too much rain. Sun came out today but worked until 6:30 so under a mile today. Not my usual 2 mile walk. Loved the carved wooden bear.

Weekly summary:Did not meet my goals this week for exercise. Goal was 6 miles. I only walked appx 2.9, way off. Met book goal: read one book.

#maps #ChampsElysees #mystery
Series prequel. Have only read two of this series, ages ago. Time to revisit this series.
Love maps in books.

#bookfitnesschallenge
Another gem in this series. Wonderful combination of French mouthwatering country cuisine, local vineyards, nature, village life, intrigue, historical politics/history, murder-
Finished #book1 for this challenge.

#botmbuddyread #May

#Sundaymorning #coffeeandbooks

#BookFitnessChallenge #LitsyWalkers
Today‘s stats. Goal: 6 books, 6 miles, 6 weeks.
Beautiful day- sunny, breezy.

Tagged book- quick read set in New York City. Young reporter called back to her estranged father‘s side when he is found in his apartment unconscious after a vicious attack. Suspects largely from the Italian Dept at NYC University, where he father taught his specialty, Dante. Oranges for Christmas, buddy read with a student about a family separated by the Berlin wall & their daring escape plan to the West to reunite. Alice Pendlebury: some magic

#Litsywalkers #BookFitnessChallenge

My goals: 6 books in 6 weeks; 6 miles per week (walking)
Books will be a mix of audio/print.

#BOTMbuddyread #ClockmakersDaughter

#coffeeandbooks
Treating myself to cinnamon muffin & coffee after hearing that my “nerve bruise” (for lack of a better word) that has my whole right arm burning may last a few more months. When I gave blood last February,Red Cross stuck a nerve. would be more tolerable but it‘s my right arm & I am righ handed- it‘s amazing what we do with our arms that either I cannot do or increases pain. Like texting. Thanks for listening my Litsy friends!

#summerthisorthat
1)☕️☕️☕️☕️
2) salty- but will take chocolate with or without salt!
3) 😻😻
4) 🏖🏔 can‘t decide. Grew up going to the ocean, but if I am near mountains & there is a lake to swim in, it‘s the best of both worlds. Give me water anywhere! I love the sounds of the river I walk by near my house.
5) any Littens participating in #summersantagoespostal

#virtues #philospophy #nonfiction
My son is asking me to discuss/ quiz him for his philosophy finals. I am a prime candidate as I know only snippets of some philosophers. Love this book cover so wanted to share. I am so far only reading a few chapters in preparation.

#BOTMBuddyRead #May

I had never heard of this bookstore until Litsy, not have I been to London. 😞 Don‘t you love it when bookstores/books come up unexpectedly as you read? 📚😄❤️

#BOTMBuddyRead #May

Setting the mood. 💀😈⚡️

#Litsywalkers

Frost overnight but a sunny day today. Morning audiowalk. This is the view this morning as I returned to my house.

#bedtime #catsofLitsy #bedandbook
Time for bed and a book. These two are way ahead of me. 😴📚🛏

#tickbite #coffeeandaudiobook
It‘s darkening & rainy early evening. After getting a tick removed, I stopped here to take a first dose of Doxycycline.Why are med people so adverse to giving out the right antibiotic for deer tick? It was engorged, really sore & burning which is why I finally noticed it. I had to insist on doxycycline. I am pretty sure I got it when I dug Em out from under the porch a week ago. 😡 several readers here with me. 📚😄

#bookmail

I received a generous gift certificate & most of my order came to my doorstep today. To say the least I am very excited & grateful❤️📚💃

#VirginiaWoolf #Explorer #EmilyBronte #Visionary

#VirginiaWoolf #Explorer

Next up, Virginia.
“We look into the mirror of her writings and find what we are now.”

#NanreathNovel #historicalfiction
I am having trouble stopping my reading of this book as scheduled... 💕📚💕 How is everyone else doing? Wonderful pick ladies-

#audiowalking
This is where I start my walks- from my front porch.While this magnificent magnolia is in bloom, I just had to share it. Cloudy sky picture was from Monday; the other two blue sky were from today. We planted this tree the spring after Robert was born, 24 years ago. It never has failed to bloom, even the spring after our October storm of 2011, when ice, wind, downed power lines, caused it to split & we were not sure of its recovery.

Finished listening to The Keeper of Lost Things- Best in the cast of characters were Eunice & Bomber & his narcissistic sister. An easy read. Just beginning to listen to The Strange Journey of Alice Pendelbury- so far, it also has a little magic. I am intrigued. Also, I love the cover! #audiowalking #audiocleaning #Litsywalkers

#grateful21 #Day21

- that first cup of morning coffee☕️
- co-teaching with a fabulous English teacher💕
- our magnolia tree‘s wide open blossoms

#wine #ocean #bliss

#gratitude21 #Day20
- late afternoon HS softball game in the sunshine
- raspberries
- quiet of the night

#porchtime #happyspring #earlyevening

#grateful21 #Day18 #Day19
Lay in bed Saturday night listing what I was grateful for:
- rain stopped enough for me to walk
- afternoon nap
- soccer Friendly- grateful for the wonderful people I have met through this soccer team; thanks to my son who got me involved!
Sunday:
-wonderful Easter brunch at my sister‘s house with extended family.❤️
- watching & singing to Motown 60th celebration with hubby & son💃🎼🎹🎷🎸💃
-jelly beans

#soccer #football #HCFC
Went to a Friendly last night- Hartford City Football Club played Central CT State University. Drizzle & rain did not spoil the fun. I have this book somewhere in a stack; want to find it to read. 📚📚📚📚📚📚📚⚽️

#gratitude21 #Day17
- rain predicted but mostly sunny day! Family porch time😄
- Em- cat escaped outdoors - long story but I literally sat vigil hoping she would find her way out from under the porch where she trapped herself- dug a tunnel for her & she
finally understood, poked her head in it & I grabbed her-
-Costco run

#Outlaw #GeorgeEliot #EmilyDickinson #WomenWriters

#catsoflitsy

Poe wants my attention. No books!

#grateful21
Back to work this week; rather hectic. Did not post this but thought about 3 things-
Tonight I am grateful for:
-deep, much needed sleep from 6:30 to now!
-co-workers
-reconnecting with a student❤️
-

#newsandbooks
When I join my husband on the couch after dinner, I usually have a book to read just in case...we have a “tradition” of watching nightly news together, then some nights, different other news shows. He is an ex-reporter so he does not tire of domestic/world news. (unlike his wife who needs to escape into a book some nights).

#porchlife #Sundayevening #booksandbeer
My week off is over. 😥 it‘s been a good one. Walks, indoor projects, one movie, rest, read, rest, lots of time with hubby. Perfect. Birds singing loudly after a short rain.

#VisionaryEmily #OutlawGeorge #GeorgeEliotonEmilyBronte

#Sundaymorning #coffeesndbooks #catsoflitsy

Coffee with Em on my lap. She has been following me everywhere this week. I cannot sit or lie down for a second & she is on me cuddling. She pushes books away, knocks them off my bedside table. If not on me or next to me she cries & follows me all around. I go back to work next week. She will be a sad kitty, but will either hide or gravitate towards Frank until she gets used to the routine again. 😿😻💚

#grateful21
-75 degrees and sunny!!!!!
- library visit
- my porch

#Saturdaynight #booksandbeer

Finished hubby made dinner; throw back, but more modern sloppy joes. Now settling into this book & a Cold Snap.

#catsoflitsy #libraryhaul

Any time I make a partial library return I leave with more books. No wonder my TBR has barely a dent in it.

#Outlaw #GeorgeEliot #MarianEvans