I have been doing a really good job keeping up with my Goodreads 2022 Reading Challenge.
Until now.
I have started about three books since my last entry and I couldn’t get into any of them so I am starting over today.
Yesterday I grabbed an actual physical book that I bought when we were in New Orleans a couple of years ago. It is called “The Last Madam” by Christine Wiltz. And yes, it is exactly what it sounds like. It is the story of Norma Wallace, born at the beginning of the last century, and her introduction to the world of prostitution, underworld and vice in New Orleans — clearly before New Orleans was the tourist attraction it is. I am sure there are still MANY Norma Wallaces in New Orleans but the town looks different than it is presented in this book which introduces the readers to the history of the historic city on Lake Ponchatrain (which I thought was the ocean when I first say it, BTW).
So far it is an interesting book but I remember why I enjoy reading on my kindle — my left hand just won’t let me hold real books — by the time I got through a chapter, I had to put it down and rest my hand. Note to anybody who is listening — do NOT fall down and break your wrist — you will never be the same.
Today I downloaded an e-book called “The Library” by Bella Osborn. I believe it is a feel good read and that sounds like a good thing. I don’t know much about it so I will have to get back to you on it but it looks good.
I usually read silly little cozy mysteries. I like to read for pleasure and not to solve the worlds problems. I don't like things that are going to “haunt” me. I have read other stuff, like V.C. Andrews and more serious stuff (mostly in my youth) but now, I just seem to gravitate toward light reading.
One of my favorite cozy mystery authors is Hope Callaghan. I have been reading two of her series and enjoy them a good deal so I decided to try another of her series — The Divine series — and I just couldn’t stay with it. Maybe at another time but not now. Then I had downloaded another book that I actually don’t remember doing titled “Murder at the Maples” and I just couldn’t stay with it either. So, I am going to work with these two that I have started and see how it goes. I don’t usually read two books at a time but the “Madam” book I am going to read in the pickup line at the middle school and the other one is on my kindle for bedtime.
I have also been trying to figure out how to make my cross stitch easier. Not that it is hard but I need to find a more comfortable place to actually do it. I don’t do well doing it in my recliner in front of the tv. I need room to spread out so I am heading back to the dining room table. I can see and hear the tv just fine from there and then I can stash my stuff in the stairwell and get it out of sight. That is the big problem for me with cross stitch — it is my artistic outlet but it can be so messy so I am having to work through that.
Ever since I fell over the vacuum cleaner a few months ago my back has been worse. I don’t know if it is because I have become so sedentary and just am not active enough or if I actually damaged myself. I think I might have to get it looked at. Or maybe I am just getting old. That IS possible! Hahah!
Have a wonderful day fine folks and I will be back soon.
2 comments:
It;s really too bad about your back. It's hard to sit anywhere that feels comfortable I find. Maybe you should get it looked at ( although prepare yourself. Most probably Physical therapy will be in your future no matter what the scan says.)
Yes, I probably should get it looked at but you are right, not really too keen on finding out! However, I am missing out on a lot of stuff because I am too immobile. I have even thought about a scooter but I really think an evaluation should come first.
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