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I really don't, I'd rather read in my chair with a good light and nobody bouncing next to me. I do it sometimes though.TPBM has an exotic animal.
I used to have an Uromastyx, which is a vegetarian lizard. Had to let him go to move to New Zealand though 🙁TPBM has walked their 10’000 steps today
currently at 28,000, but had an agility dog show today and that adds a lot. Plus it was the first good weather day in a while and I am mowing too.TPBM eats more than three meals a day.
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TPBM finished a book this weekend!
I did. I read a book in one sitting--which is unusual for me. Dirty Work. One of those that leaves you sort of gasping for air at the end. 5-worth every minute-stars.TPBM does laundry on Saturday.
Yes I do, because when I come home on weekdays I want to curl up with a book and relax. Our weekends are Friday and Saturday, so I use Friday to run errands and Saturday to clean the house.TPBM is looking forward to summer vacation.
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TPBM watched Game of Thrones last night.
Emily wrote: "Yesssssss. I have 4 days of classes left with my seniors and 11 days left with the rest of my students and I'm just dreaming of long reading days at home all summer.TPBM watched Game of Thrones l..."
I did not; I'm actually about 300 pages away from finishing the 3rd book. I want to finish them all before watching the series. Of course, everyone is spoiling the heck out of everything on Facebook so it might be a fruitless goal. But I really enjoy the books, as long as they are.
Congrats on almost being done! We have 37 days to go. I still have to work 20 days in the summer, though, so it's not TOO exciting.
TPBM prefers pen over pencil.
Yes, and I really love a good fountain pen instead of ball point. I was always envious of my friends who were teachers for having the entire summer to spend as they pleased!
TPBM can do calligraphy.
I can’t unfortunately and my hand writing is horrible as I hardly ever write anymore!(I haven’t watched Game of Thrones either and can’t believe I haven’t been spoiled yet! Let’s hope it lasts 3 more weeks until I get home 🤞🏻)
TPBM likes thunderstorms
I love thunderstorms; I grew up with them in the Midwest and South (USA). Unfortunately there are very few in the San Francisco Bay area.TPBM likes to dance.
No to dancing, yes to thunderstorms.TPBM is planning a vacation.
No vacation plans yet for this year... but I can still hope.TPBM is having computer issues today.
Thankfully no. TPBM is participating in more than one reading challenge.
I just added a mini challenge of 5 books -- so yes.TPBM has voted in the Book of the Month poll -- (there is currently a tie for the winning book, so please vote!) There is a link to this poll in the Book of the Month Section under the topic June suggestions.
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Sigh.
TPBM already has in mind how they will tackle the reading challenge next year.
Sorry, Emily. :(I do. I am going to split it between books I want to re-read and books I have on my physical bookshelf waiting. At least, that is what I am thinking right now.
TPBM is following the wild discussion about the rules for voting on the next list.
No, I'm in Europe.TPBM is going to participate in the Summer Reading Challenge
NO, I am not! Currently behind on my 52 books challenge and plan to catch up on that one.TPBM does not like summer weather.
Absolutely intolerant of it as I age! It is 98 and humid here today. Another day that I simply cannot get outside and do anything for long.TPBM sings in the shower.
I don't sing in the shower. But, annoyingly, in alpha order, I review my remaining books on my 2019 ATY while soaping up!TPBM bought some summer sandals this week.
Nope, I have feet that need more support than most sandals provide. TPBM likes historical fiction.
Yes, I read a lot of historical fiction.TPBM has hand written a letter within the past year.
No, I am way to old to be graduating from high school or college this year. TPBM lives where the outdoor temperature is above 85.
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TPBM has lived through a natural disaster.
Two actually, hurricanes Camille and Katrina plus lesser ones over the years.TPBM has never experienced a major or minor hurricane.
Yep, I've never experienced hurricane, just something like halny couple of times (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halny). TPBM would like pets to be more intelligent.
How true that is! My stress feels beyond measure right now. Thank goodness for books to transport me somewhere else, even if just for a brief period.TPBM thinks perms and scrunchies will make a successful comeback, and might even be contemplating one.
I am not sure about perms... but did Scunchies ever really die?? I know we have had some floating ever since but now my daughters start to want to use them!! For me the perm thing was a once and done never to be repeated... but not sure it will make a come back...TPBM Has kids in year round school like mine are and has kids back in school already!
Nope... my kids are parents now and my grandchildren have another week before school starts.TPBM has a dog.
No, but we keep talking pros vs cons, especially after (mostly) enjoying dogsitting for family a couple of times recently. (The main thing that holds us back is my health issues and the urgency of using energy to take a dog out several times a day, even on the rough days.)TPBM wishes their current read was more fun.
No, the one I finished today was plenty of fun. If I were wishing for anything, it would have been more complexity.TPBM has started planning their 2020 list.
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TPBM ate at a restaurant for their most recent meal.
Sort of. I ate at Panera which isn't exactly a restaurant.TPBM has voted in the 7th poll for next year's prompts.
Edie wrote: "Sort of. I ate at Panera which isn't exactly a restaurant.TPBM has voted in the 7th poll for next year's prompts."
Okay, I'm intrigued! I had to go look up the definition of restaurant because I thought it was basically anywhere that you pay for food. The dictionary I found said this, "a place where people pay to sit and eat meals that are cooked and served on the premises," which is pretty similar. (Edit: I realize this technically excludes things like McDonald's drive-through, but since there's still an option to sit and eat, it's still a restaurant, I think... Personally I would still call it a restaurant if it was only a drive through, so maybe that's my confusion?)
So, what's YOUR definition of restaurant? Is this a difference in regional usage?
Since I'm posting... no I haven't voted yet for the 7th poll, still making up my mind.
TPBM is reading this on their phone.
Nope, one of the few people in this world who do not have a smartphone. And, yes, I survive quite well.I think the distinction being made, for me, isn't a literary one--it is the difference between a fast-food joint and a restaurant, a place where they employ a chef. I would not think of McD's as a restaurant. On the other hand, I would definitely consider the local "pizza" joint, where they serve some of the best Italian food I have ever eaten, a restaurant.
TPBM is tired of summer.
yes, I wish I could just hibernate during summer and wake up when I won't feel constantly cooked .____.TPBM likes watermelon
Yessss I love watermelon and I recently discovered I love watermelon juice even more!TPBM is in the middle of a reading slump 😕
Actually not really I in the middle of several good ones.. just not enough time to listen to them.. (I am an audiogirl!) I am just getting into the The Gown!! 1/2 thru Celine! and Itching to start a few that are coming up on my library queue that I am excited about. Sorry if you are in a reading slump that stinks.. I say quit the book you are reading pick up a new one... new is good!!TPBM has vacation envy of all the people going amazing places this summer!
Kelly wrote: "Actually not really I in the middle of several good ones.. just not enough time to listen to them.. (I am an audiogirl!) I am just getting into the The Gown!! 1/2 thru Celine! and Itching to start ..."Yes, I definitely have vacation envy , but this happens every year since May through August is our busiest time at work.
TPBM has a summer birthday.
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TPBM likes cooking shows.
I love cooking shows (and so does my husband). Lidia, Bobby Flay, Nick Stellino, Top Chef — bring ‘em on!! Even as a kid I loved watching Julia Child (“This is Julia Child. Bon Appetit!”) on PBS. But her voice killed my mother ;))TPBM is doing something non-summer-y this weekend.
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TPBM likes Oreos.
Oh yes! Love those double stuff Oreos.... much to my waist's dismay.TPBM lives in a state or country that starts with a vowel.
Yes, I live in Australia (it is hard reading about everyone having summer when we are in winter!)TPBM is on track with their challenge!
Yes, I'm 2 books ahead of schedule.TPBM is looking for a job.
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TPBM is participating in the Fall/Autumn challenge.
yes. 3 down 9 to go.TPBM primarily reads library books.
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I don't, but I've been listening to a lot more bluegrass lately which is just a few steps from country.
TPBM doesn't like to read in bed.