Welcome back to my splendidly imperfect life!
There's little going on in the way of excitement -- unless one counts yesterday's mammogram. (All together now - ugh!)
For today, I thought I'd talk about two of my favorite things: Eating and reading.
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After some 10 months of reckless grazing, I've decided to hop back on the Keto wagon.
Sausage and Hatch chili, blanketed with 4-cheese, buttery eggs.
Not coincidentally, during these oppressive hot days, I like to surround myself with colors of autumn. Winters, too. (Even my hand soap's called, "Snowdrop" -- so refreshing!)
Anyway!
This made me giggle
This made me giggle
True!
Thankfully, Tom knows me pretty well. Hence ...
Yesterday's errands happened to include a stop at the best BBQ spot outside west Texas. We walked out with a big slab of hickory smoked ribs and 2# of brisket.
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Knock wood, I think my eagerness to read has begun to wake up. But, no. It's a see-saw.
After The Correspondent, my DNF list began to grow. Then along came Theo of Golden.
Enjoyable, it was easy to linger on a page or two each evening before bed -- until our local library informed me it was due the next day.
Because another patron had called 'dibs', they wouldn't let me renew.
So, I did something I've always considered loathsome, and Googled 'spoilers.' Like a little kid caught with her hand in the cookie jar, it felt downright sacrilegious.
So, I did something I've always considered loathsome, and Googled 'spoilers.' Like a little kid caught with her hand in the cookie jar, it felt downright sacrilegious.
Not sacrilegious at all, I think a few of you've visited The Christian Lounge (there on my sidebar).
It's author/creator (Victor) and I share a fondness to try and visualize fictional people and places.
Hence, his invitation. I hope you'll go over there and vote for your favorite.
'Til next time, please
Be good to yourself ... and others!
Hugs, Myra
I just saw what you posted at the Christian Lounge, Myra, and left a comment there. How impressive and creative those photos are! And I would strongly suggest going ahead and ordering Theo of Golden - it's one of the best novels I've ever read. Have a fantastic week!
ReplyDeleteYou know, I just might! Thank you for your sweet compliment.
DeleteNow that's a breakfast! Wow. Funny you mentioned the,BBQ, I was just telling my husband about going to our local place to get some ribs. I don't go to the bother of making g them at home anymore.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to check out your post on the Christian Lounge.
I wouldn't even know how to prepare ribs!
DeleteBBQ for lunch seems ideal in this weather. Very hot here - about 40*C (104*F). You are right - avoid food which is advertised on TV.
ReplyDeleteI love your photos of The Christian Lounge. I prefer No. 1.
Thanx and God bless, Mevely.
I do, too. (Prefer #1, that is.) I'd no idea the temps were so extreme in the UK!
DeleteI can always go for a meal that includes BBQ!
ReplyDelete👍 There's no 'bad' time!
DeleteAnd now I am hungry for not only hatch peppers, but for some good ol' BBQ. I haven't had BBQ since Sam has been sick. I need to do a better job at visiting the lounge..There is a lot of good there. I started Theo of Golden like about 2 months ago...Need to finish it!! Summer has done this to me...no reading going on around here right now. Have a blessed day dear Myra.
ReplyDeleteI wish I might package some and deliver to your door!
DeleteYes, those are never fun. Yum on your meal. Yum on your BBQ. Sorry you couldn't renew the book.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Debby.
DeleteGosh, how awful to be 1/2 way through a book and not be able to renew it! That's just downright mean! Maybe you can get it back and start over again later, but now that you read the spoilers on it, well, I guess that's it for that book! I am in a reading marathon right now of books by Rhys Bowen. She has some interesting historical fiction/mysteries, etc., and thankfully our library has quite a few of them, so I've been binge reading. Hence I haven't been reading as much here in blogland I am afraid, and now I have this eye issue with the infected tear duct, and my eye is kind of droopy and tires out quickly. Oh well...I'm trying to keep up. The BBQ ribs really sound good to me. Hubby isn't as big of a fan, so I have to get them when we go out to eat at BBQ places if I want them. I really don't know how to cook them good enough, except for the country style in the crock pot. I haven't read the Christian Lounge posts yet. Shame on me. I just don't seem to have time to add more to my reading list, but I need to check it out. Seems like all my friends are hanging out there and I don't want to miss out. Your breakfast looks yummy, although I don't think I could do the hatch chili stuff. Sounds too "hot to handle" for me! LOL. Have a lovely rest of your week. I'm slowly making the rounds here.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I'll see if there's not an inexpensive copy out on eBay. Thanks for stopping by while on your rounds, dear friend!
DeleteI am hopping back on the keto wagon with you. Not fun but I need to do it___again.
ReplyDeleteI'm basically a carnivore, but ya. It's a struggle coming off sugar.
DeleteOh it's just not fair ... I sure am hungry for some Really, Really good BBQ. Wish I had some right now.
ReplyDeleteCaring for my hubby for the last month and a half has had its benefits. I have lost 5 pounds !!
He's doing so much better and I am feeling good because of the pounds off of me.
I used to love to read any time of the day or night. Somehow I have lost my groove. The books are piled in a corner ... Unread ...
Hoping to get back into it sometime ...
That breakfast looks divine. Yummm ...
Sue
What a way to lose weight! I know you wouldn't recommend it, but I'm thrilled Dave is doing better. Yay!
DeleteI am a huge fan of Theo of Golden and the Correspondent. Loved them both. Hope you get to finish the book you had to return to the library but I am sure the spoiler, spoiled it for you. (grin)
ReplyDeleteMaybe not? In a year's time I may have forgotten. That's one of the perks of aging, lol!
DeleteI've had some good BBQ this month! YUM! I stick to keto most of the time, until I get a craving for pasta. That's always my downfall (and ice cream)! I'm late getting here!! Sorry!! xo
ReplyDeleteNo apologies, my friend ... I'm always happy to 'see' you!
DeleteI love reading and eating too! I do those two things every day. I've not read the books you mentioned yet. I think I would have kept the book and paid the fine for returning it late. Texas has some of the finest BBQ you can find. My SIL and DS#2 do a fine job of making it and I've ate a lot of it! Mmmgood!
ReplyDeleteTry to enjoy this hot summer! Love, ma
Please let me know if you decide to read The Correspondent, Ma. I think it's something you'd love.
DeleteI hadn't heard of the book, but I looked it up and read about the ending. Nice life lesson!
ReplyDeleteYes!
DeleteSometimes grazing is okay. Then you hop back on the diet bandwagon. You like food a little bit spicier than I can handle though. I love eating and reading too.
ReplyDeleteYes, growing up in New Mexico I learned to love spicy food early on.
DeleteI have been reading The Christian lounge but not commenting for the last couple of weeks. I am with you on eating/reading and have for my entire life.
ReplyDeleteI am off to follow the link, to see if I read this one
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