This is a joyous day in the city and I'm not able to take part in the festivities due to time constraints. I had fun living vicariously through those attending.
Word of the Day: PRISTINE - fresh and clean; uncorrupt
Trivia: On this day in 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected to be the sixteenth president of the United States.
I'm still reading Kilt Dead by Kaitlyn Dunnett
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Friday, November 06, 2009
Thursday, November 05, 2009
don't worry, be happy
That needs to be my motto for the rest of the month. November 20. The eye twitch is back. Information overload. Resubmission. Reapplication.
On the other hand, The Yankees win! The Yankees win!
Word of the Day: GARGANTUAN - giant, tremendous
Trivia: On this day in 1872, Susan B. Anthony was fined $100 for attempting to vote in the presidential election. She never paid the fine.
Steps taken today: 9,898
on TV tonight: Bones, The Mentalist
I'm reading Kilt Dead by Kaitlyn Dunnett is the first book in the "Liss MacCrimmon" cozy mystery series.
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On the other hand, The Yankees win! The Yankees win!
Word of the Day: GARGANTUAN - giant, tremendous
Trivia: On this day in 1872, Susan B. Anthony was fined $100 for attempting to vote in the presidential election. She never paid the fine.
Steps taken today: 9,898
on TV tonight: Bones, The Mentalist
I'm reading Kilt Dead by Kaitlyn Dunnett is the first book in the "Liss MacCrimmon" cozy mystery series.
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Wednesday, November 04, 2009
words
Have you noticed the abundance of new commercials for hospitals? It's not for a career in medicine, but rather a stay at their facility. Do they know something I don't know.
I use to watch all three Law & Order shows. The original show was dropped because all the people that I liked left. L&O: SVU - I got tired of it, but I continued to watch L&O: Criminal Intent. Not anymore. First both lead actors (Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe) will be departing the series after the season two-parter this year and now I just heard that Eric Bogosian will also be leaving (I didn't care for him much). Now, there is no one from the original show. So long L&O shows.
Marianne asked if I'm going to "test drive" the nook...yep!
Word of the Day: GULLIBLE - easily deceived
Trivia: On this day in 1880, James and John Ritty patented the first cash register.
Steps taken today: 10,020
on TV tonight: Game 6 of the MLB World Series, Criminal Minds, CSI: NY
I haven't decided which book to read next.
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I use to watch all three Law & Order shows. The original show was dropped because all the people that I liked left. L&O: SVU - I got tired of it, but I continued to watch L&O: Criminal Intent. Not anymore. First both lead actors (Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe) will be departing the series after the season two-parter this year and now I just heard that Eric Bogosian will also be leaving (I didn't care for him much). Now, there is no one from the original show. So long L&O shows.
Marianne asked if I'm going to "test drive" the nook...yep!
Word of the Day: GULLIBLE - easily deceived
Trivia: On this day in 1880, James and John Ritty patented the first cash register.
Steps taken today: 10,020
on TV tonight: Game 6 of the MLB World Series, Criminal Minds, CSI: NY
I haven't decided which book to read next.
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Tuesday, November 03, 2009
rambling
Today several books that I wanted went on sale so off I went to B&N. First they did a little remodeling so I was a bit confused as to where the books were shelved. Of the six books that I wanted, they only had two in stock, Kindred in Death by J.D. Robb and Murder Had a Little Lamb by Cynthia Baxter. On an impulse buy, I picked up Dirty Sexy Knitting by Christie Ridgway.
Later I ordered Bookplate Special by Lorna Barrett, Take Me For A Ride by Karen Kendall, Dial Om for Murder by Diana Killian and The Fashion Hound Murders by Elaine Viets online.
The reason for the remodeling - they built an area to sell their newest gadget - "the nook". They had a mock version, without the insides and functional buttons, for us to touch and get a feel. The store said they'll have some in stock the week of Thanksgiving.
This afternoon during lunch, we went on an excursion to the West Side. I wanted to see what everyone was talking about. Docked in the Hudson River stands the Navy's newest - the assault ship, USS New York, made with 7.5 tons of World Trade Center steel that is part of its bow. Isn't she a majestic ship?
Word of the Day: sommelier - A restaurant employee who orders and maintains the wines sold in the restaurant and usually has extensive knowledge about wine and food pairings.
Trivia: On this day in 1507, Leonardo DaVinci was commissioned by the husband of Lisa Gherardini to paint her. The work is known as the Mona Lisa.
Steps taken today: 109485
on TV tonight: NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, The Good Wife
I'm reading Kindred in Death by J.D. Robb, the 29th book in the "In Death" series.
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Later I ordered Bookplate Special by Lorna Barrett, Take Me For A Ride by Karen Kendall, Dial Om for Murder by Diana Killian and The Fashion Hound Murders by Elaine Viets online.
The reason for the remodeling - they built an area to sell their newest gadget - "the nook". They had a mock version, without the insides and functional buttons, for us to touch and get a feel. The store said they'll have some in stock the week of Thanksgiving.
This afternoon during lunch, we went on an excursion to the West Side. I wanted to see what everyone was talking about. Docked in the Hudson River stands the Navy's newest - the assault ship, USS New York, made with 7.5 tons of World Trade Center steel that is part of its bow. Isn't she a majestic ship? Word of the Day: sommelier - A restaurant employee who orders and maintains the wines sold in the restaurant and usually has extensive knowledge about wine and food pairings.
Trivia: On this day in 1507, Leonardo DaVinci was commissioned by the husband of Lisa Gherardini to paint her. The work is known as the Mona Lisa.
Steps taken today: 109485
on TV tonight: NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, The Good Wife
I'm reading Kindred in Death by J.D. Robb, the 29th book in the "In Death" series.
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Monday, November 02, 2009
pre is a word
I'm running out a book shelf space. It is not prudent at this time to make any big-item purchases right now; of course I don't consider thinking about pre-ordering "the nook" a big-item purchase.
I bought the pre-packaged Caesar Salad mix which includes the salad dressing, cheese and croutons. I didn't plan on using the dressing, cheese and croutons but I just like how they break up the leaves in the package. So what do you think my surprise was? The salad dressing, cheese and croutons were not in its cellophane packaging. Like I said, it didn't matter because I used my low-fat Catalina dressing.
Word of the Day: truculent - Fierce; savage; ferocious; barbarous
Trivia: On this day in 1783, Gen. George Washington issued his farewell address to the Army near Princeton, N.J.
Steps taken today: 9,892
on TV tonight: Two and A Half Men, Dancing With The Stars, Castle, Rita Rocks
I'm reading Up Close And Personal by Carla Cassidy
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I bought the pre-packaged Caesar Salad mix which includes the salad dressing, cheese and croutons. I didn't plan on using the dressing, cheese and croutons but I just like how they break up the leaves in the package. So what do you think my surprise was? The salad dressing, cheese and croutons were not in its cellophane packaging. Like I said, it didn't matter because I used my low-fat Catalina dressing.
Word of the Day: truculent - Fierce; savage; ferocious; barbarous
Trivia: On this day in 1783, Gen. George Washington issued his farewell address to the Army near Princeton, N.J.
Steps taken today: 9,892
on TV tonight: Two and A Half Men, Dancing With The Stars, Castle, Rita Rocks
I'm reading Up Close And Personal by Carla Cassidy
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Saturday, October 31, 2009
lost but not found
I can't find my laundry card. [edited: we need the card to use the washer and dryer] I tore my place upside down looking for that card. I have to wait till Monday to get a new card from management. It's a good thing that I have a couple-of-days-worth of clean clothes.
So the library took one of my books from my hold. When we request library books, we have to include a date as to how long we want to wait for the books. Normally I add an extra month beyond the publishing date for my hold. Unfortunately the book that I wanted, Sworn to Silence by Linda Castillo, was very popular and finally the book was ready for me, but was taken away because my hold date had expired. Luckily I know the librarian and she was able to put me at the top of the list to get the book again. I did come home with Huckleberry Finished by Livia J. Washburn, Blood Game by Iris Johansen and Abandoned by Cody Mcfadyen.
Word of the day: PLEBEIAN - of a low social class
On this day in 1892, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle is published.
October reading round-up: This month I've read 20 books and discovered 3 new-to-me authors: Lisa Bork, Lucy Lawrence and Heather Webber. I've read the following types of books: 10 cozy mysteries, 4 romantic suspense, 3 thrillers, 2 mystery/suspense and 1 romance.
I'm reading Sink Trap by Christy Evans, the first book in the new "Georgiana Neverall" cozy mystery series.
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So the library took one of my books from my hold. When we request library books, we have to include a date as to how long we want to wait for the books. Normally I add an extra month beyond the publishing date for my hold. Unfortunately the book that I wanted, Sworn to Silence by Linda Castillo, was very popular and finally the book was ready for me, but was taken away because my hold date had expired. Luckily I know the librarian and she was able to put me at the top of the list to get the book again. I did come home with Huckleberry Finished by Livia J. Washburn, Blood Game by Iris Johansen and Abandoned by Cody Mcfadyen.
Word of the day: PLEBEIAN - of a low social class
On this day in 1892, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle is published.
October reading round-up: This month I've read 20 books and discovered 3 new-to-me authors: Lisa Bork, Lucy Lawrence and Heather Webber. I've read the following types of books: 10 cozy mysteries, 4 romantic suspense, 3 thrillers, 2 mystery/suspense and 1 romance.
I'm reading Sink Trap by Christy Evans, the first book in the new "Georgiana Neverall" cozy mystery series.
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Friday, October 30, 2009
I got an award
Marianne awarded me the Honest Scrap award. Thanks!
The rules are as follows: Thank the blogger who awarded you, and then list 10 honest things about yourself. Choose 7 other blogs to receive the award, and inform the bloggers that you've chosen them.
1. My fear of being surrounded by water (above my head or wading) is intense, but I’m glad I over some of my fear enough to enjoy cruising.
2. If it wasn’t for having to work and the Internet, I would be a hermit/recluse. Wanting my own money and my own place, I had to leave the comfort of my mother’s home and seek employment. The Internet allowed me to meet new people virtually which lead to meeting the same people in real life who have become good friends and those virtual friends have become a part of my daily life.
3. The universe is testing me since I try to live my life stress-free, but unfortunately, it’s not happening at this time. Twitching eyes, headaches and most recently blurry visions is causing me some discomfort. I know that once the situation has cleared, good or bad, I know I can handle it.
4. I’m an introvert and it is hard for me to socialize among a group of unfamiliar faces. I’ll be the one hugging the wall. Even if I’m invited to an event with one familiar faces, I’ll find a spot and stay until it’s time to leave. However, I tend to have a good time people watching and listening to conversations.
5. I may debate whether to attend an event (I don’t like going alone), but if I really want to see that author or celebrity, I’ll go and sit in the back of the room so that I go unnoticed. Of course the last two times I went to an author’s event, I got a shout-out.
6. When playing games, either with a group or online, I’m not at all competitive. I’m happy if I win, but I don’t strive to win.
7. I will not let people take advantage of me. People tend to think just because I’m quiet that I won’t speak up for myself. They only have to betray me to see my wrath. Too many people in my life, especially family and friends have burned me and it hurts.
8. I’ve been known to get rid of toxic friends in order to save my sanity.
9. I chose to remain single and childless. Having grown up a single-parent household and also see cousins raised the same way, I saw their daily struggle to put food on the table and clothes on our back all by themselves and I knew if there was no husband present, I would not be a single parent.
10. I can’t wear anything around my neck because I feel like I’m being suffocated.
I don't have too many people to tag:
Tori
Brandy
Melissa
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The rules are as follows: Thank the blogger who awarded you, and then list 10 honest things about yourself. Choose 7 other blogs to receive the award, and inform the bloggers that you've chosen them.
1. My fear of being surrounded by water (above my head or wading) is intense, but I’m glad I over some of my fear enough to enjoy cruising.
2. If it wasn’t for having to work and the Internet, I would be a hermit/recluse. Wanting my own money and my own place, I had to leave the comfort of my mother’s home and seek employment. The Internet allowed me to meet new people virtually which lead to meeting the same people in real life who have become good friends and those virtual friends have become a part of my daily life.
3. The universe is testing me since I try to live my life stress-free, but unfortunately, it’s not happening at this time. Twitching eyes, headaches and most recently blurry visions is causing me some discomfort. I know that once the situation has cleared, good or bad, I know I can handle it.
4. I’m an introvert and it is hard for me to socialize among a group of unfamiliar faces. I’ll be the one hugging the wall. Even if I’m invited to an event with one familiar faces, I’ll find a spot and stay until it’s time to leave. However, I tend to have a good time people watching and listening to conversations.
5. I may debate whether to attend an event (I don’t like going alone), but if I really want to see that author or celebrity, I’ll go and sit in the back of the room so that I go unnoticed. Of course the last two times I went to an author’s event, I got a shout-out.
6. When playing games, either with a group or online, I’m not at all competitive. I’m happy if I win, but I don’t strive to win.
7. I will not let people take advantage of me. People tend to think just because I’m quiet that I won’t speak up for myself. They only have to betray me to see my wrath. Too many people in my life, especially family and friends have burned me and it hurts.
8. I’ve been known to get rid of toxic friends in order to save my sanity.
9. I chose to remain single and childless. Having grown up a single-parent household and also see cousins raised the same way, I saw their daily struggle to put food on the table and clothes on our back all by themselves and I knew if there was no husband present, I would not be a single parent.
10. I can’t wear anything around my neck because I feel like I’m being suffocated.
I don't have too many people to tag:
Tori
Brandy
Melissa
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