Hubby went to town yesterday for a meeting and since he was late getting home I decided after the Daughters went to bed that I would sit and read while I listened to some music. My favorite.... (today).... musician is Diana Krall. She is always right up there on my favorites list. Whenever I get in a blue funk I can always be assured that crooning to a few of her cds will put in a good mood. Meanwhile I have been doing a little reading of late. Right now my downstairs book is "Have A Little Faith" by Mitch Albom. My upstairs book is "A Redbird Christmas" by Fanny Flagg who also wrote "Fried Green Tomatoes". A Redbird Christmas" is my favorite Christmas Story. It will give you heart even if you are the worst Scrooge..... which I think I am!
So last night the Daughters headed off to bed and I had a lovely hour of just sitting and enjoying a book and some music. What a wonderful treat. I didn't feel one bit guilty about anything... like not spinning for my jacket commission or spinning cotton for level 3 or finishing Pops' wristlets. Recently I finished a duo of books that are written by a youth writer. They are called "The Summoning" and "The Awakening" by Kelly Armstrong. I like to read what the Daughters are reading so that I know if they are being corrupted. I was surprised actually at the caliber of writing. She writes a good story.... but then as all series seem to be today.... they were cut off shortly at the end. There obviously will be more books of hers in the future to continue the story further.
Everyone headed out the door a little while ago and it looks like winter is definitely rearing its ugly head this morning with severely cold weather. Brrr! I'm glad to be home in the house. There will be a little more Christmas decorating today and listening to Diana Krall.... actually I'm listening to her right now and the wonderful song "Fly Me To The Moon".... so mellow.... how could anyone be in a bad mood when listening to her.
The other job that I have set for today is to get a parcel off in the mail to my partner for the secret Santa gift exchange. I took this one on and totally put it out of my mind till yesterday when I finally got an email to remind me that the deadline for getting it in the mail is tomorrow..... I also have my secret Santa sending me something.... it went in the mail yesterday and so I am looking forward to that. But I do have to get mine in the mail this week at the very latest.
So my day seems to be planned for me and it is not even daylight yet. The nice thing is that I will get a little time to listen to Diana and I might get a chance to pick up my book too. What a better way than to take time for a little jazz and my favorite books.
Here's hoping you have a nice December day.
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