Ahhhh ....

Look what dear Tori checked out from the Indiana University library?? Am I spoiled or what? And, it is so much fun to go thru the pages [and pages] of photographs. I'm gobsmacked by this book.
More info HERE.

Another one in the series ...

I have been on the 'request' list from the public library. Now, I am at number two -- and, may have this one in hand by December 1st.

I've been finish-finishing a gift & listening to audiobooks & cleaning for Thanksgiving. We had a break in the weather & I managed to get some windows clean. Still have window in Nic's room & garage for tomorrow. I don't care for window cleaning; however, it does perk up the room!!!

Got turkey? Got ham? Got plans? LOL ... yeah, don't we all. some good plans and some dreaded plans ... here -- it is all good. Alex home from school with sore throat -- yikes. Nic got a turkey from his employer -- go Nic : ) DH went grocery shopping & looks like our pantry is bursting ... I'm planning on turkey, small ham, stuffing, potato, beets [from a jar!!!], toss salad, fresh fruit salad ... [do we have fresh fruit???], carrot sticks, shrimp jambalaya [yes -- gotta have some spicey stuff], corn pudding, possibly hot pineapple [think pineapple, brown sugar, torn up bread - pour melted butter & bake for awhile. DH bought a couple pumpkin pies. JELLO has a new dessert in a box -- Oreo cookie & creme -- just mix with milk & it sets in 5 minutes. I can do that. I think Tori was making pie [or Dietetic Club making pie]. Tori & her friend, Eric are invited -- not sure if they will be here or at Eric's place. My Mom is invited. In-Laws will be elsewhere. Should be fun. I totally forgot to buy gravy in a jar -- I cannot eat gravy -- but, Eric does like it & I said I'd get gravy. sigh. Stores will be open tomorrow for all that last-minute stuff.

So, what am I forgetting???? my mind???? I'm a fossil. I can count on the boyz to buy enough chips & snacks for the entire week-end. I bet we are out of bread. And tomorrow is Wednesday ... where finding bread can be a real chore. Maybe the stores stocked up. sigh. I'll have to go thru the kitchen again for those last minute items : ) Everybody, enjoy the holiday. Eat, drink, and be merry!! That 'giftmas' holiday is just around the bend. ARGH!!! And if I see that 'DUH' car commercial again, I will scream !!!!

2007 Book List - rev 12/08

Clare Naylor & Mimi Hare: The Second Assistant; A Tale From the Bottom of the Hollywood Ladder
Vivian Livingston & Sherrie Krantz: The Autobiogaphy of Vivian
Vivian Livingston & Sherrie Krantz: Vivian Lives
Vivian Livingston & Sherrie Krantz: Vivian the "V" Spot
Nathaniel Hawthorne: The Scarlet Letter
Alice Hoffman: Illumination Night c.1987
Diane Mott Davidson: Catering to Nobody
Charles Frazier: Cold Mountain *****
Charles Frazier: Thirteen Moons
Gregory Maguire: Wicked
Diane Setterfield: The Thirteenth Tale *****
Arturo Perez-Reverte: The Queen of the South
Sophie Kinsella:Confessions of a Shopaholic : )
Janet Evanovich & Charlotte Hughes: Full Blast
Janet Evanovich & Charlotte Hughes: Full Scoop
Janet Evanovich: Twelve Sharp
Janet Evanovich: Hard Eight
Janet Evanovich: Plum Lovin'
Janet Evanovich: Mean Lean Thirteen
Alice Munro: The View from Castle Rock
John Irving: The World According to Garp
Alice McDermott: After This
Brenda Rickman Vantrease: The Mercy Seller *****
Frank McCourt: Angela's Ashes
W.Somerset Maugham: The Painted Veil *****
Zoe Heller: What Was She Thinking? [Notes on a Scandal]
Janet Fitch: Paint it Black
Jennifer Chiaverini: The Sugar Camp Quilt *****
Jennifer Chiaverini: The Quilter's Apprentice
Jennifer Chiaverini: The Christmas Quilt
Jennifer Chiaverini: Round Robin
Jennifer Chiaverini: The Cross-Country Quilters
Jennifer Chiaverini: The RunAway Quilt
Jennifer Chiaverini: The Quilter's Legacy
Jennifer Chiaverini: The Master Quilter
Jennifer Chiaverini: Circle of Quilters
Jennifer Chiaverini: The Quilter's Homecoming
Jennifer Chiaverini: New Year's Quilt
Khaled Hosseini: The Kite Runner
Tracy Chevalier: Burning Bright
Jennifer Egan: The Keep; A Novel *****
Markus Zusak: The Book Thief
Jeffery Deavers: The 12th Card
Robert Swindells: Nightmare Stairs
Katherine Paterson: Bridge to Terabithia
William Bernhardt: Capitol Threat
Jennifer Crusie: Bet Me
Jennifer Crusie: Anyone But You
Jennifer Crusie: Don't Look Down
Jennifer Crusie: Welcome to Temptation
Suzanne Brockmann: Ladies Man
Adriana Bourgoin: Nine Months in August, My comments HERE at Bookreporter.com
Susan Minot: Evening *****
Susan Vreeland: The Forest Lover
Kaye Gibbons: Ellen Foster
Kaye Gibbons: Divining Women
Mary Balogh: Simply Magic
Jan Karon: Home to Holly Springs
Luanne Rice: The Edge of Winter *****
Nora Roberts: Angels Fall
Nora Roberts: Blue Dahlia (audiobook - while I stitch!)
Nora Roberts: Black Rose (audiobook)
Nora Roberts: Red Lily (audiobook)
Jodi Picoult: Nineteen Minutes
Francine Prose: The Blue Angel
Rebecca Barry: Later, at the Bar: A Novel in Stories *****

The Edge of Winter

Web site HERE.

This was suggested by an on-line friend. Esp interesting to read on Veteran's Day. There is a little bit of romance by high school kids, Teen bad boy turned hero, bit of bonding with adults, family conflicts, bit about the war thru Vetran's eyes. If that isn't enough, there is the beach -- lots of lakeside ... a snowy owl ... and a bird rehabber. Plus, the rich dudes wanting to get richer by raising a sub & opening a museum ... money - money - money. And, the bonus -- a mystery artist who used to paints birds in nature [we know he is deceased]. Guess this one has it all. Sorta PBS-like!!! OK, I'm enjoying this one very much!! Now 1/2 thru, I'm keeping my fingers crossed it doen't get boring or have a krap ending.

Bearcat Flowers : )

DH brought home a some beautiful flowers. And, they are Bearcat colors ... bright orange w/vibrant green centers : )

The Bearcat football team is playing a big game tonight. Alex is at the Fish Fry 4-6:30. Not sure what his job is tonight. Nick said he is just going to eat! The boys are staying for the big game -- Alex is going to be performing with the Drama Group during half time. Nick is just a fan tonight.



Don't they look nice on our table?