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spikedluv) wrote2025-07-10 07:03 am
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The Day in Spikedluv (Wednesday, July 9)
I had a chiropractic appointment this morning, so I didn’t get to mom’s until 9:20am. I took advantage of the fact that I needed to go downtown for that appointment to do some shopping; I got in Walmart and Price Chopper before my appointment, and the Pharmacy after. I also got in a walk around the park before my appointment.
I then had to go home and unload the car and put away groceries. I was home in time to make supper (Pip requested grilled cheese). I also hand-wash dishes, scooped kitty litter, and placed an online order.
I started the next Duncan Kincaid book and watched the current ep of Resident Alien and an HGTV program.
Temps started out at 65.5(F) and reached 84.2.
Mom Update:
Mom was sitting on her porch when I got there this morning. ( more back here )
I then had to go home and unload the car and put away groceries. I was home in time to make supper (Pip requested grilled cheese). I also hand-wash dishes, scooped kitty litter, and placed an online order.
I started the next Duncan Kincaid book and watched the current ep of Resident Alien and an HGTV program.
Temps started out at 65.5(F) and reached 84.2.
Mom Update:
Mom was sitting on her porch when I got there this morning. ( more back here )
it only hurts when i breathe (spikedluv) wrote2025-07-09 10:21 am
spikedluv) wrote2025-07-09 10:21 amEntry tags:
The Day in Spikedluv (Tuesday, July 8)
I was at mom’s by 6:30am. Before I headed to mom’s, I did a load of laundry, hand-washed some dishes, scooped kitty litter, and dropped Grant off at the garage.
I stayed until 3pm (again, giving mom a couple of hours by herself before my sister arrived). I stopped at the library on the way home to drop off a book and found a surprise book waiting for me, as I hadn’t yet received the notification. I also stopped at Stewart’s (for gas and milk).
I grilled Italian sausage for Pip’s supper (I’m not a fan), hand-washed more dishes, hung up Pip’s uniforms (last night’s load of laundry), dried the dog sheets (this morning’s load), emptied the dishwasher, and took a shower.
I finished the Clare Fergusson book and read two cozies, the next two in the Inn at Holiday Bay series, on my Kindle app.
Temps started out at 73.2(F) and reached 81.4. It was overcast all day even though we weren’t forecasted to get any rain. I hate not having sun, but it would’ve been much hotter if we had.
Mom Update:
Mom was tired today. ( more back here )
I stayed until 3pm (again, giving mom a couple of hours by herself before my sister arrived). I stopped at the library on the way home to drop off a book and found a surprise book waiting for me, as I hadn’t yet received the notification. I also stopped at Stewart’s (for gas and milk).
I grilled Italian sausage for Pip’s supper (I’m not a fan), hand-washed more dishes, hung up Pip’s uniforms (last night’s load of laundry), dried the dog sheets (this morning’s load), emptied the dishwasher, and took a shower.
I finished the Clare Fergusson book and read two cozies, the next two in the Inn at Holiday Bay series, on my Kindle app.
Temps started out at 73.2(F) and reached 81.4. It was overcast all day even though we weren’t forecasted to get any rain. I hate not having sun, but it would’ve been much hotter if we had.
Mom Update:
Mom was tired today. ( more back here )
it only hurts when i breathe (spikedluv) wrote2025-07-09 09:51 am
spikedluv) wrote2025-07-09 09:51 amWednesday Reading Meme & Books 53 - 57 of 2025
What I Just Finished Reading: Since last Wednesday I have read/finished reading: Silence in the Library (A Lily Adler Mystery) by Katharine Schellman, The Falcon at the Portal (An Amelia Peabody Mystery) by Elizabeth Peters, I Shall Not Want (Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne Mysteries) by Julia Spencer-Fleming, and Portent in the Pages & Poison in the Pudding (The Inn at Holiday Bay) by Kathi Daley.
What I am Currently Reading: I just finished reading the last book last evening, but today I’m going to start Necessary as Blood (A Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James Mystery) by Deborah Crombie.
What I Plan to Read Next: Heir, Apparently by Kara McDowell, unless something else comes in at the library that eclipses it.
Book 53 of 2025: Silence in the Library (A Lily Adler Mystery) (Katharine Schellman)
I enjoyed this book! ( spoilers )
This was a good book and I've already requested the next in the series. I'm giving this one five hearts.
♥♥♥♥♥
Book 54 of 2025: The Falcon at the Portal (An Amelia Peabody Mystery) (Elizabeth Peters)
Good book! ( spoilers )
I enjoyed this book and have requested the next in the series. I'm giving this book five hearts, despite my one disappointment.
♥♥♥♥♥
Book 55 of 2025: I Shall Not Want (Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne Mysteries) (Julia Spencer-Fleming)
Good book! ( spoilers )
I enjoyed this book and have already requested the next. I'm giving this book five hearts.
♥♥♥♥♥
Book 56 of 2025: Portent in the Pages (The Inn at Holiday Bay) (Kathi Daley)
It’s been a while since I’ve read anything in this series, but I was looking for something easy to read after I finished the last book, so I looked through my Kindle library and chose this one. (Technically, I chose a different one that I DNF’d before I got more than a dozen pages into it, so this was my second choice.) This is the sixteenth in the series, to my surprise!
I enjoyed this book. It was a quick comfort read. I was happy to be reintroduced to the characters again. ( spoilers )
There wasn't a whole lot of suspense or concern for the characters, but it did what I wanted it to, which was help me kill a couple hours in an enjoyable fashion. I’m giving it four hearts, and I might even go on and read the next in the series.
♥♥♥♥
Book 57 of 2025: Poison in the Pudding (The Inn at Holiday Bay) (Kathi Daley)
After reading the other book, I decided to keep on with the series. This one was an enjoyable story, but a predictable mystery. Thankfully I read this series more for the characters and location than I do the mysteries. ( spoilers )
I'm giving this book four hearts.
♥♥♥♥♥
What I am Currently Reading: I just finished reading the last book last evening, but today I’m going to start Necessary as Blood (A Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James Mystery) by Deborah Crombie.
What I Plan to Read Next: Heir, Apparently by Kara McDowell, unless something else comes in at the library that eclipses it.
Book 53 of 2025: Silence in the Library (A Lily Adler Mystery) (Katharine Schellman)
I enjoyed this book! ( spoilers )
This was a good book and I've already requested the next in the series. I'm giving this one five hearts.
♥♥♥♥♥
Book 54 of 2025: The Falcon at the Portal (An Amelia Peabody Mystery) (Elizabeth Peters)
Good book! ( spoilers )
I enjoyed this book and have requested the next in the series. I'm giving this book five hearts, despite my one disappointment.
♥♥♥♥♥
Book 55 of 2025: I Shall Not Want (Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne Mysteries) (Julia Spencer-Fleming)
Good book! ( spoilers )
I enjoyed this book and have already requested the next. I'm giving this book five hearts.
♥♥♥♥♥
Book 56 of 2025: Portent in the Pages (The Inn at Holiday Bay) (Kathi Daley)
It’s been a while since I’ve read anything in this series, but I was looking for something easy to read after I finished the last book, so I looked through my Kindle library and chose this one. (Technically, I chose a different one that I DNF’d before I got more than a dozen pages into it, so this was my second choice.) This is the sixteenth in the series, to my surprise!
I enjoyed this book. It was a quick comfort read. I was happy to be reintroduced to the characters again. ( spoilers )
There wasn't a whole lot of suspense or concern for the characters, but it did what I wanted it to, which was help me kill a couple hours in an enjoyable fashion. I’m giving it four hearts, and I might even go on and read the next in the series.
♥♥♥♥
Book 57 of 2025: Poison in the Pudding (The Inn at Holiday Bay) (Kathi Daley)
After reading the other book, I decided to keep on with the series. This one was an enjoyable story, but a predictable mystery. Thankfully I read this series more for the characters and location than I do the mysteries. ( spoilers )
I'm giving this book four hearts.
♥♥♥♥♥
it only hurts when i breathe (spikedluv) wrote2025-07-08 07:21 am
spikedluv) wrote2025-07-08 07:21 amEntry tags:
The Day in Spikedluv (Monday, July 7)
My sister A had to be to work by 7am. I didn’t quite make it to mom’s before she left, but I was there just a few minutes after 7. Before I left home I managed to toss a load of laundry into the washer AND dryer, hand-wash some dishes, pack my lunch, and scoop kitty litter.
I left mom’s at 3:30pm (though my sister wasn’t going to arrive until 5:30pm – we’re trying to slowly wean her from having care/company all the time because she’s already said she’s going to miss having us there). I stopped at the library on the way home to pick up a book. After I got home I did dishes, folded a load of laundry, tossed another into the washer AND dryer (that’s an accomplishment!), did a load in the dishwasher, and shaved.
I watched the first two eps of Smoke, read some fanfic and started the next Clare Fergusson book, and went for a walk while at mom’s.
Temps started out at 73.0(F) and reached 93. It was hot.
Mom Update:
Mom wasn’t as tired as I thought she’d be after going to the graduation party yesterday. ( more back here )
I left mom’s at 3:30pm (though my sister wasn’t going to arrive until 5:30pm – we’re trying to slowly wean her from having care/company all the time because she’s already said she’s going to miss having us there). I stopped at the library on the way home to pick up a book. After I got home I did dishes, folded a load of laundry, tossed another into the washer AND dryer (that’s an accomplishment!), did a load in the dishwasher, and shaved.
I watched the first two eps of Smoke, read some fanfic and started the next Clare Fergusson book, and went for a walk while at mom’s.
Temps started out at 73.0(F) and reached 93. It was hot.
Mom Update:
Mom wasn’t as tired as I thought she’d be after going to the graduation party yesterday. ( more back here )
it only hurts when i breathe (spikedluv) wrote2025-07-07 11:53 am
spikedluv) wrote2025-07-07 11:53 amTV Talk: Smoke (1.01 & 1.02)
I decided to watch this show because of Taron Egerton. I’ve seen the first two eps and enjoyed them. ( spoilers )
it only hurts when i breathe (spikedluv) wrote2025-07-07 08:02 am
spikedluv) wrote2025-07-07 08:02 amEntry tags:
The Day in Spikedluv (Sunday, July 6)
I had to be to mom’s by 9am to relieve sister S. I did a load of laundry, baked chicken for the dogs’ meals, hand-washed some dishes, and scooped kitty litter before I left. I left ~6pm and by the time I got home I just did some more dishes and took a shower before I collapsed on the bed to relax.
I marathoned four eps of the new show Countdown with Jensen Ackles and attended a graduation party. (My sister S’s step-grandson.)
Temps started out at 72(F) and reached 97 according to Pip. I didn’t doubt it; it was so frelling hot out. We sat outside at the graduation party, but were saved by a slight breeze. I still felt gross and sweaty.
Mom Update:
Mom was tired again today and just had zero get-up-and-go. ( more back here )
I marathoned four eps of the new show Countdown with Jensen Ackles and attended a graduation party. (My sister S’s step-grandson.)
Temps started out at 72(F) and reached 97 according to Pip. I didn’t doubt it; it was so frelling hot out. We sat outside at the graduation party, but were saved by a slight breeze. I still felt gross and sweaty.
Mom Update:
Mom was tired again today and just had zero get-up-and-go. ( more back here )
it only hurts when i breathe (spikedluv) wrote2025-07-06 12:42 pm
spikedluv) wrote2025-07-06 12:42 pmTV Talk: Countdown (eps 1.01-1.04)
I decided to give this show a try mainly because of Jensen Ackles. It's pretty good, though I don't think I'll get fannish about it. And so far I don't have any deep comments about it, but watching the first four eps was a good way to spend some time. ( spoilers )
it only hurts when i breathe (spikedluv) wrote2025-07-06 07:52 am
spikedluv) wrote2025-07-06 07:52 amEntry tags:
The Day in Spikedluv (Saturday, July 5)
I didn’t have mom duty until 10am, so I went downtown as usual. I hit Walmart, the Bakery, and Agway while I was there, and got in a walk around the park.
After I got home from downtown I tossed a load of what I call ‘dog sheets’ (the sheets I use to cover the furniture) into the washer, hand-washed some dishes, took the dogs for a short walk (I got in .85 mi today, which is good considering mom’s operation/hospitalization etc has really put a crimp in my ‘I can get to a mile this week’ *spoken in mocking tone* notion), and scooped kitty litter before I headed to mom’s.
I got home in time to make supper, so grilled chicken legs, hand-washed more dishes, dried the sheets, and took a shower.
I watched the current ep of Murderbot and finished the Amelia Peabody book. I also saw my first fawn! Sadly, it wasn’t one of ~our fawns, but a downtown fawn. (I’m always surprised how many deer live downtown! I see them crossing the road or people’s lawns all the time.) Mama and baby were crossing the road as I was heading home (and made it safely, even though baby was taking its sweet time). Baby was so tiny and adorable! All those spots!
Temps started out at 51.1(F) (what is with these cool temps?!!) and reached 91.0. In the shade.
Mom Update:
Mom was tired today. ( more back here )
After I got home from downtown I tossed a load of what I call ‘dog sheets’ (the sheets I use to cover the furniture) into the washer, hand-washed some dishes, took the dogs for a short walk (I got in .85 mi today, which is good considering mom’s operation/hospitalization etc has really put a crimp in my ‘I can get to a mile this week’ *spoken in mocking tone* notion), and scooped kitty litter before I headed to mom’s.
I got home in time to make supper, so grilled chicken legs, hand-washed more dishes, dried the sheets, and took a shower.
I watched the current ep of Murderbot and finished the Amelia Peabody book. I also saw my first fawn! Sadly, it wasn’t one of ~our fawns, but a downtown fawn. (I’m always surprised how many deer live downtown! I see them crossing the road or people’s lawns all the time.) Mama and baby were crossing the road as I was heading home (and made it safely, even though baby was taking its sweet time). Baby was so tiny and adorable! All those spots!
Temps started out at 51.1(F) (what is with these cool temps?!!) and reached 91.0. In the shade.
Mom Update:
Mom was tired today. ( more back here )
it only hurts when i breathe (spikedluv) wrote2025-07-05 07:04 am
spikedluv) wrote2025-07-05 07:04 amEntry tags:
The Day in Spikedluv (Friday, July 4)
Happy belated The Original No Kings Day.
I had mom duty from 8am to 3pm. Before I left I hand-washed some dishes and changed kitty litter. I returned a book to the library on my way there. While I was at mom’s I went for a walk. (I had eyed up this walk previously, thinking it would be close to my half-mile walks, but this was the first time I tried it. It turned out to be .65 mi, but it was a nice walk. Aside from the horrid sidewalks. The village really needs to fix the sidewalks, which have been in poor condition since I was a child, and probably before that.)
When I got home I did more hand-washing of dishes, grilled steak for Pip’s supper, shaved, and tossed a load of bath towel in the washer (AND dryer!).
I started the next Amelia Peabody book.
Temps started out at 57.4(F) and reached 77. It was a lovely day, sunny with a strong breeze.
Mom Update:
Mom was doing okay today. ( more back here )
I had mom duty from 8am to 3pm. Before I left I hand-washed some dishes and changed kitty litter. I returned a book to the library on my way there. While I was at mom’s I went for a walk. (I had eyed up this walk previously, thinking it would be close to my half-mile walks, but this was the first time I tried it. It turned out to be .65 mi, but it was a nice walk. Aside from the horrid sidewalks. The village really needs to fix the sidewalks, which have been in poor condition since I was a child, and probably before that.)
When I got home I did more hand-washing of dishes, grilled steak for Pip’s supper, shaved, and tossed a load of bath towel in the washer (AND dryer!).
I started the next Amelia Peabody book.
Temps started out at 57.4(F) and reached 77. It was a lovely day, sunny with a strong breeze.
Mom Update:
Mom was doing okay today. ( more back here )
it only hurts when i breathe (spikedluv) wrote2025-07-04 07:08 am
spikedluv) wrote2025-07-04 07:08 amEntry tags:
The Day in Spikedluv (Thursday, July 3)
I did not have any mom-duties today so I went downtown like usual. (My old usual. *g*) I hit Walmart, but was unable to get in a walk around the park because it started to pour just as I was checking out. (I stood in the self-check out area and stared in dismay out the doors. It was not supposed to rain this morning.) Thankfully, by the time I got home, it was no longer raining here. (Must’ve hit us first and headed east to downtown.)
Once I had unpacked the car and put everything away, I left to visit my aunt, stopping at the library on the way. The librarian working today is the one who got me into two of the book series I’m reading, and I had to talk to her about them. *g* I showed my aunt photos from Ian’s graduation and paid my monthly visit to the business office.
I stopped at Sunnycrest on the way home and picked up more of the beef sticks Pip likes, hit Stewart’s for milk on the way to pick up the dogs, then went for a short walk with the dogs when we got home. I did a load of laundry, hand-washed dishes, hard-boiled some eggs, and scooped kitty litter. Being home meant I could make supper, so I grilled pork chops.
I finished reading the second book in the Lily Adler series, watched an HGTV program, and talked to mom on the phone like old times!
Temps started out at 63.3(F) and reached 82.4. There was some sun, but not much.
Mom Update:
Mom had her follow-up visit with the surgeon this morning. ( more back here )
Once I had unpacked the car and put everything away, I left to visit my aunt, stopping at the library on the way. The librarian working today is the one who got me into two of the book series I’m reading, and I had to talk to her about them. *g* I showed my aunt photos from Ian’s graduation and paid my monthly visit to the business office.
I stopped at Sunnycrest on the way home and picked up more of the beef sticks Pip likes, hit Stewart’s for milk on the way to pick up the dogs, then went for a short walk with the dogs when we got home. I did a load of laundry, hand-washed dishes, hard-boiled some eggs, and scooped kitty litter. Being home meant I could make supper, so I grilled pork chops.
I finished reading the second book in the Lily Adler series, watched an HGTV program, and talked to mom on the phone like old times!
Temps started out at 63.3(F) and reached 82.4. There was some sun, but not much.
Mom Update:
Mom had her follow-up visit with the surgeon this morning. ( more back here )
it only hurts when i breathe (spikedluv) wrote2025-07-03 08:13 am
spikedluv) wrote2025-07-03 08:13 amEntry tags:
The Day in Spikedluv (Wednesday, July 2)
I had the morning off of ‘mom-duty’ because of appointments. I told my sister S I’d be there by noon definitely, but would try to get there earlier, just so I didn’t have to rush. I got there around 11:30am.
I had a chiropractic appointment this morning (to go over results of last week’s tests and an adjustment) followed by a pedicure (I cancelled the last appointment because mom was still in the hospital so I really need it as I have an ingrown toe nail issue that needs addressing almost every visit). I chose a pretty lilac purple for my toes. I also got in a walk around the park.
I was also relieved early because my one sister has ‘summer hours’ and gets out early, and since she wasn’t staying the night, she bridged me and our other sister. I was home early enough to grill baby back ribs for Pip’s supper (saving the frozen GF pizza for another night). I also did a load of laundry, emptied the dishwasher, hand-washed dishes, and scooped kitty litter.
I started the second Lily Adler book, watched an HGTV program, and showered.
Temps started out at 66.7(F) and reached 84.4 that I saw. It was beautiful today, hot but not humid and there was a lovely breeze. A perfect day, really.
Mom Update:
Mom was up and sitting at the table with my sister, who was putting together a puzzle, when I got there. Mom didn’t seem that interested in the puzzle, but she was eating a yogurt. She later got on her tablet and then ate some rice krispies. I turned on Matlock while I was eating lunch, but it was a bust because it was two eps that my mom didn't like to watch (with Matlock being locked inside a prison to solve a crime).
I asked my sister S about scheduling for Friday and she was like, I can barely think about Thursday. *rolls eyes* I told my sister A (can't recall if I mentioned it to S) that I want to have a meal free to cook something for the holiday, either lunch or supper. I'm happy to spend the day there as long as I can get off early enough to grill (and it better not rain). We'll see what happens.
I had a chiropractic appointment this morning (to go over results of last week’s tests and an adjustment) followed by a pedicure (I cancelled the last appointment because mom was still in the hospital so I really need it as I have an ingrown toe nail issue that needs addressing almost every visit). I chose a pretty lilac purple for my toes. I also got in a walk around the park.
I was also relieved early because my one sister has ‘summer hours’ and gets out early, and since she wasn’t staying the night, she bridged me and our other sister. I was home early enough to grill baby back ribs for Pip’s supper (saving the frozen GF pizza for another night). I also did a load of laundry, emptied the dishwasher, hand-washed dishes, and scooped kitty litter.
I started the second Lily Adler book, watched an HGTV program, and showered.
Temps started out at 66.7(F) and reached 84.4 that I saw. It was beautiful today, hot but not humid and there was a lovely breeze. A perfect day, really.
Mom Update:
Mom was up and sitting at the table with my sister, who was putting together a puzzle, when I got there. Mom didn’t seem that interested in the puzzle, but she was eating a yogurt. She later got on her tablet and then ate some rice krispies. I turned on Matlock while I was eating lunch, but it was a bust because it was two eps that my mom didn't like to watch (with Matlock being locked inside a prison to solve a crime).
I asked my sister S about scheduling for Friday and she was like, I can barely think about Thursday. *rolls eyes* I told my sister A (can't recall if I mentioned it to S) that I want to have a meal free to cook something for the holiday, either lunch or supper. I'm happy to spend the day there as long as I can get off early enough to grill (and it better not rain). We'll see what happens.
it only hurts when i breathe (spikedluv) wrote2025-07-02 07:54 am
spikedluv) wrote2025-07-02 07:54 amWednesday Reading Meme & Books 48 - 52 of 2025
I finished five books this week! That's what happens when you spend the days at your mom's and have so much time to read.
What I Just Finished Reading: Since last Wednesday I have read/finished reading: The Ape Who Guards the Balance (An Amelia Peabody Mystery) by Elizabeth Peters, The Prince and the Apocalypse by Kara McDowell, Fugitive Telemetry (The Murderbot Diaries) by Martha Wells, Where Memories Lie (A Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James Mystery) by Deborah Crombie, and All Mortal Flesh (Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne Mysteries) by Julia Spencer-Fleming.
What I am Currently Reading: I haven’t had time to start another book, but my plan is for it to be the second Lily Adler book.
What I Plan to Read Next: I have the next Amelia Peabody at the library, so probably that one.
Book 48 of 2025: The Ape Who Guards the Balance (An Amelia Peabody Mystery) (Elizabeth Peters)
It was slow-going getting into this book, but once I did I really enjoyed it. ( spoilers )
I enjoyed this book and have requested the next. I'm giving this book four hearts only because of how difficult it was to get into.
♥♥♥♥
Book 49 of 2025: The Prince and the Apocalypse (Kara McDowell)
This was so good! I can't recall who posted about this book, but thank you! ( spoilers )
I highly enjoyed this book and have already requested the next from my library. I'm giving this one five hearts.
♥♥♥♥♥
Book 50 of 2025: Fugitive Telemetry (The Murderbot Diaries) (Martha Wells)
I really enjoyed this! Though I'm glad I was warned to read it out of order as it would have been weird to read this one then System Collapse. ( spoilers )
I enjoyed this book and can't wait for the next one to be released. (I heard there *is* a new one coming out, but I haven't seen a release date for it.) I'm giving this one five hearts. And have the urge to re-read the entire series.
♥♥♥♥♥
Book 51 of 2025: Where Memories Lie (A Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James Mystery) (Deborah Crombie)
I really enjoyed this book! ( spoilers )
This book was very good and I'm giving it five hearts.
♥♥♥♥♥
Book 52 of 2025: All Mortal Flesh (Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne Mysteries) (Julia Spencer-Fleming)
This book was so good! ( spoilers )
I really enjoyed this and look forward to reading the next in the series. I'm giving this one five hearts.
♥♥♥♥♥
What I Just Finished Reading: Since last Wednesday I have read/finished reading: The Ape Who Guards the Balance (An Amelia Peabody Mystery) by Elizabeth Peters, The Prince and the Apocalypse by Kara McDowell, Fugitive Telemetry (The Murderbot Diaries) by Martha Wells, Where Memories Lie (A Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James Mystery) by Deborah Crombie, and All Mortal Flesh (Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne Mysteries) by Julia Spencer-Fleming.
What I am Currently Reading: I haven’t had time to start another book, but my plan is for it to be the second Lily Adler book.
What I Plan to Read Next: I have the next Amelia Peabody at the library, so probably that one.
Book 48 of 2025: The Ape Who Guards the Balance (An Amelia Peabody Mystery) (Elizabeth Peters)
It was slow-going getting into this book, but once I did I really enjoyed it. ( spoilers )
I enjoyed this book and have requested the next. I'm giving this book four hearts only because of how difficult it was to get into.
♥♥♥♥
Book 49 of 2025: The Prince and the Apocalypse (Kara McDowell)
This was so good! I can't recall who posted about this book, but thank you! ( spoilers )
I highly enjoyed this book and have already requested the next from my library. I'm giving this one five hearts.
♥♥♥♥♥
Book 50 of 2025: Fugitive Telemetry (The Murderbot Diaries) (Martha Wells)
I really enjoyed this! Though I'm glad I was warned to read it out of order as it would have been weird to read this one then System Collapse. ( spoilers )
I enjoyed this book and can't wait for the next one to be released. (I heard there *is* a new one coming out, but I haven't seen a release date for it.) I'm giving this one five hearts. And have the urge to re-read the entire series.
♥♥♥♥♥
Book 51 of 2025: Where Memories Lie (A Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James Mystery) (Deborah Crombie)
I really enjoyed this book! ( spoilers )
This book was very good and I'm giving it five hearts.
♥♥♥♥♥
Book 52 of 2025: All Mortal Flesh (Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne Mysteries) (Julia Spencer-Fleming)
This book was so good! ( spoilers )
I really enjoyed this and look forward to reading the next in the series. I'm giving this one five hearts.
♥♥♥♥♥
it only hurts when i breathe (spikedluv) wrote2025-07-02 07:26 am
spikedluv) wrote2025-07-02 07:26 amEntry tags:
The Day in Spikedluv (Tuesday, July 1)
I was at mom’s by 6:45am so I didn't have much time to get things done before I left. I did manage to fold a load of laundry, hand-wash some dishes, cut up chicken for the dogs’ meals, scoop kitty litter, pack my own lunch, and dropped Grant at the garage. Whew!
My sister called to tell me she got out of work at 2:30pm and could relieve me early, so I was able to get home in time to actually cook supper! I planned to grill something, but it started to pour the moment I got inside the house, so instead I got sauce out of the freezer to defrost and we had spaghetti. I also baked chicken for the dogs, did the usual amount of hand-washing dishes, and did a load in the dishwasher.
I started and finished reading the next Clare Fergusson book and watched the rest of the Hannah Swensen movie.
Temps started out at 72.1(F) and it was only 73 when I got home ~3pm since the storm was moving in, but it had to have broken 80.
Mom Update:
In mom’s own words, today she was ‘whooped’! ( more back here )
My sister called to tell me she got out of work at 2:30pm and could relieve me early, so I was able to get home in time to actually cook supper! I planned to grill something, but it started to pour the moment I got inside the house, so instead I got sauce out of the freezer to defrost and we had spaghetti. I also baked chicken for the dogs, did the usual amount of hand-washing dishes, and did a load in the dishwasher.
I started and finished reading the next Clare Fergusson book and watched the rest of the Hannah Swensen movie.
Temps started out at 72.1(F) and it was only 73 when I got home ~3pm since the storm was moving in, but it had to have broken 80.
Mom Update:
In mom’s own words, today she was ‘whooped’! ( more back here )
it only hurts when i breathe (spikedluv) wrote2025-07-01 07:44 am
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The Day in Spikedluv (Monday, June 30)
I arrived at mom’s at 6:15am, so, as you might imagine, I didn’t get a lot done before I left. Mom agreed that she would like to get out of the house and go for a ride, so I was able to get my shopping done at Price Chopper while she people-watched in the parking lot. (We also took the groceries to my house so I could put the cold stuff away, and stopped to fill her gas tank and for me to pick up a book at the library on the way back to her house.)
I was relieved at 5pm. I stopped at the library again to return a book I finished reading this afternoon. After I got home I did a load of laundry (washed and dried), hand-washed dishes, scooped kitty litter, and took a shower.
I finished the Duncan Kincaid book I was reading and watched the first half of the new Hannah Swenson movie.
Temps started out at 54.1(F) and reached 89.2 (at 5pm when I got home; Pip said it had gotten up to 93). I’m really glad I wore shorts even though it was a cool morning, because it heated up quickly.
Mom Update:
Mom felt alright today. ( more back here )
I was relieved at 5pm. I stopped at the library again to return a book I finished reading this afternoon. After I got home I did a load of laundry (washed and dried), hand-washed dishes, scooped kitty litter, and took a shower.
I finished the Duncan Kincaid book I was reading and watched the first half of the new Hannah Swenson movie.
Temps started out at 54.1(F) and reached 89.2 (at 5pm when I got home; Pip said it had gotten up to 93). I’m really glad I wore shorts even though it was a cool morning, because it heated up quickly.
Mom Update:
Mom felt alright today. ( more back here )
it only hurts when i breathe (spikedluv) wrote2025-06-30 07:21 am
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The Day in Spikedluv (Sunday, June 29)
I didn’t have to be to mom’s until 9am this morning, so I was able to get some chores done before I left: I dried and folded yesterday’s load of laundry, washed another load and got it in the dryer, did some hand-washing of dishes, baked chicken for the dogs’ meals, paid some bills online, swept the hallway, laundry area and kitchen, returned another book to the library, and scooped kitty litter.
I had scheduled it so I would be relieved at ~3pm so I could actually make supper, so when I got home I did more dishes, emptied the dishwasher, made supper, did even more dishes, shaved, tossed a load of bath towels into the washer and remembered to also put them in the dryer.
I finished Fugitive Telemetry and started the next Duncan Kincaid book, and watched the current ep of Resident Alien.
Temps started out at 61.5(F) and reached 78.2 (that I saw at 3:30pm), but 85 according to Pip. It was cool in the morning, but sunny with a nice breeze in the afternoon.
Mom Update:
Mom was tired today. ( more back here )
I had scheduled it so I would be relieved at ~3pm so I could actually make supper, so when I got home I did more dishes, emptied the dishwasher, made supper, did even more dishes, shaved, tossed a load of bath towels into the washer and remembered to also put them in the dryer.
I finished Fugitive Telemetry and started the next Duncan Kincaid book, and watched the current ep of Resident Alien.
Temps started out at 61.5(F) and reached 78.2 (that I saw at 3:30pm), but 85 according to Pip. It was cool in the morning, but sunny with a nice breeze in the afternoon.
Mom Update:
Mom was tired today. ( more back here )
it only hurts when i breathe (spikedluv) wrote2025-06-29 07:08 am
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The Day in Spikedluv (Saturday, June 28)
Another long day. Hopefully the final one. Today was Ian’s graduation party. Thankfully I did not have to be to mom’s as early as I feared so sister A could leave to get set up for the party. She said I could get there between 9 – 10am, so I split the difference and got there at 9:30am. Then I took mom to the party. Sister S relieved me at 7:30pm.
I did manage to get stuff done before I left the house: two loads of laundry (one dried and folded), hand-washed some dishes and did a load in the dishwasher, scooped kitty litter, took the dogs for a short-ish walk, and dropped a book in the library return box on my way to mom’s. I did more hand-washing of dishes when I got home and tossed some laundry into the dryer.
I watched the current ep of Murderbot, finished my book and started another (Fugitive Telemetry, finally). And, of course, attended Ian’s graduation party.
Temps started out at 64.4(F) and reached 87 (according to Pip). He couldn’t have been far off because it got HOT. (It was still 79.2 when I got home after 7:30pm.) My sister had moved Ian’s party from a tent at her house to the local fire house because we were supposed to have scattered thunderstorms all day, but we didn’t get any.
Mom Update:
Mom did well yesterday. ( more back here )
I did manage to get stuff done before I left the house: two loads of laundry (one dried and folded), hand-washed some dishes and did a load in the dishwasher, scooped kitty litter, took the dogs for a short-ish walk, and dropped a book in the library return box on my way to mom’s. I did more hand-washing of dishes when I got home and tossed some laundry into the dryer.
I watched the current ep of Murderbot, finished my book and started another (Fugitive Telemetry, finally). And, of course, attended Ian’s graduation party.
Temps started out at 64.4(F) and reached 87 (according to Pip). He couldn’t have been far off because it got HOT. (It was still 79.2 when I got home after 7:30pm.) My sister had moved Ian’s party from a tent at her house to the local fire house because we were supposed to have scattered thunderstorms all day, but we didn’t get any.
Mom Update:
Mom did well yesterday. ( more back here )
it only hurts when i breathe (spikedluv) wrote2025-06-28 07:03 am
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The Day in Spikedluv (Friday, June 27)
This was another long day. I had to be at mom’s by 7:30am so my sister S could go to work. My sister A had to decorate for Ian’s graduation party tomorrow, and S attended the graduation of her step-grandson. (Not as long a day as yesterday, though – sister A showed up at 5:30pm to relieve me.) As I’ve said, I don’t mind BEING there, because I can be on my computer or read, but it gives me anxiety to not be home where I can get chores done, or go shopping. Thankfully, I did get some stuff done before I left the house today.
I stopped at Stewart’s for milk after dropping Grant off at the garage. I threw a load of laundry into the washer, hand-washed dishes, cooked hot dogs for Pip to heat up for supper, stirred together two cabbage salads for Ian’s graduation party (one with pineapple and one without to put on pulled pork sandwich if they want to do so) and scooped kitty litter. (I also had to cut up chicken for the dogs’ supper and pack my ‘lunch bag’.) (As you might imagine, it felt like I was running a race to get all of this done before I left to relieve my sister.) When I got home I tossed the wet clothes into the dryer, did up more dishes, and took a shower before I sat on the bed with a towel wrapped around my hair to decompress a bit.
I finished the current Amelia Peabody and started a new book, and took a short nap (which was just enough to reinvigorate me, rather than leave me lethargic).
Temps started out at 58.8(F) and reached an unknown high; it was 66.4 at 6pm when I got home. It was overcast all day, but I felt lucky we hadn’t had the forecasted rain, which then came in late afternoon. Thankfully it had finished before I needed to carry all my bags out to the car.
Mom Update:
Mom seemed tired when I arrived. I think yesterday’s activity took a lot out of her. ( more back here )
I stopped at Stewart’s for milk after dropping Grant off at the garage. I threw a load of laundry into the washer, hand-washed dishes, cooked hot dogs for Pip to heat up for supper, stirred together two cabbage salads for Ian’s graduation party (one with pineapple and one without to put on pulled pork sandwich if they want to do so) and scooped kitty litter. (I also had to cut up chicken for the dogs’ supper and pack my ‘lunch bag’.) (As you might imagine, it felt like I was running a race to get all of this done before I left to relieve my sister.) When I got home I tossed the wet clothes into the dryer, did up more dishes, and took a shower before I sat on the bed with a towel wrapped around my hair to decompress a bit.
I finished the current Amelia Peabody and started a new book, and took a short nap (which was just enough to reinvigorate me, rather than leave me lethargic).
Temps started out at 58.8(F) and reached an unknown high; it was 66.4 at 6pm when I got home. It was overcast all day, but I felt lucky we hadn’t had the forecasted rain, which then came in late afternoon. Thankfully it had finished before I needed to carry all my bags out to the car.
Mom Update:
Mom seemed tired when I arrived. I think yesterday’s activity took a lot out of her. ( more back here )
it only hurts when i breathe (spikedluv) wrote2025-06-27 10:51 am
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The Day in Spikedluv (Thursday, June 26)
I had to be at mom’s by 7am so my sister A could get to work. I was not looking forward to today because it was going to be a long one. (As will the next two days.) Ian’s graduation was tonight. I didn’t originally plan to attend because I thought families would be limited due to space in the auditorium. Also, my sister never mentioned it, which backed-up my thought. Apparently there are no limits, so since both of my other sisters are working, I stayed with mom all day and drove her there that evening. By the time I got home ~8:30pm I had “put in” over twelve hours today.
I filled my gas tank after dropping Grant off at the garage; hand-washed some dishes and scooped kitty litter before heading to mom’s. (I also cut up chicken for the dogs’ meals and packed my own ‘lunch bag’.) After I got home I threw in a load of laundry to wash while I did up the dishes in the sink and then got ready for bed. After ‘decompressing’ for a while with some games on my phone I got to bed just before 10pm, which is late for me. I slept like a rock, though.
I read more fanfic and more Amelia Peabody.
Temps started out at 66.6(F) (which is weird since the high is only supposed to be 68) and reached an unknown high, as I was never home to check. It was much cooler than the previous 80s/90s days. Yes, I can complain when it’s too hot AND when it’s too cool! I want a nice median temperature. It’s already summer and we never got spring!
Mom Update:
Mom was feeling a malaise this morning when I arrived. ( more back here )
I filled my gas tank after dropping Grant off at the garage; hand-washed some dishes and scooped kitty litter before heading to mom’s. (I also cut up chicken for the dogs’ meals and packed my own ‘lunch bag’.) After I got home I threw in a load of laundry to wash while I did up the dishes in the sink and then got ready for bed. After ‘decompressing’ for a while with some games on my phone I got to bed just before 10pm, which is late for me. I slept like a rock, though.
I read more fanfic and more Amelia Peabody.
Temps started out at 66.6(F) (which is weird since the high is only supposed to be 68) and reached an unknown high, as I was never home to check. It was much cooler than the previous 80s/90s days. Yes, I can complain when it’s too hot AND when it’s too cool! I want a nice median temperature. It’s already summer and we never got spring!
Mom Update:
Mom was feeling a malaise this morning when I arrived. ( more back here )