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[[deleted user]]

Hey ya'll.

[Naoko]

It's 9:13 am in my home. already spring even though it's chilly.

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

How is everyone doing today? I was up early this morning and just thinking that I can't believe it's almost May. March seemed to drag so long this year, but April just flew on by like usual. Maybe I'm settling into this strange new lifestyle.

It's supposed to be nice out here today but cloudy. I'm really hoping for some sunshine. I may sit outside with a book, since I've finally started reading again and I think if I'm motivated enough, I might try to complete a project or two.

[Groovy]

Hey, Coco!

Naoko, it's still chilly here, too, but getting warmer every day. I'm so sick of cold weather I don't know what to do.

Kristie, I think March seemed to drag by because that's when the world was hit with the reality of the Coronavirus. Ever since then, it feels like we're living in an apocalyptic era--everyone walking around with masks on their faces; hoping when you go to the store you'll get most of everything on your list--like toilet paper--can't hug or stand close....

Hopefully by this time next year the world will be back to normal, as troublesome as that is--LOL. I'm so glad Spring is here and I'll get to plant my garden, and sit outside on my patio at night. I'm going to try and read more, too.

I hope all of you are doing well and will be able to enjoy the warm weather despite this pandemic. Now pets are getting it--wow.

[Christine]

HAPPY MAY EVERYONE!

[Christine]

Kristie I’m hanging in there and Kristie I’m reading a lot of my books

[sonya]

Happy May

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

Christine wrote: "Kristie I’m hanging in there and Kristie I’m reading a lot of my books"

I saw that. Christine. That is great. I've just started reading again. I was in a slump and not reading much for a month or 6 weeks, but I've started picking up my books again. I'm glad to be back to reading!

[Groovy]

I forgot to mention that for a long time I've wanted to speak French. So I'm taking French lessons, and I can speak French now. I'm still at the infant stage, but I can hold a small conversation:)

Have a safe weekend, Everyone:)

[Ashley]

Groovy wrote: "I forgot to mention that for a long time I've wanted to speak French. So I'm taking French lessons, and I can speak French now. I'm still at the infant stage, but I can hold a small conversation:)
..."

Cool that you're learning a new language! I only speak one, but I'd like to learn American Sign Language one day, and maybe brush up on some Spanish that I learned in high school.

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

Groovy wrote: "I forgot to mention that for a long time I've wanted to speak French. So I'm taking French lessons, and I can speak French now. I'm still at the infant stage, but I can hold a small conversation:)
..."

That's excellent, Groovy! I've often wished I could speak a second language.

[Tammy]

Groovy wrote: "I forgot to mention that for a long time I've wanted to speak French. So I'm taking French lessons, and I can speak French now. I'm still at the infant stage, but I can hold a small conversation:)
..."

That is great. I have often wanted to learn to speak another language. Unfortunately people have a hard time understanding me. My accent I guess.

[Christine]

Aww thanks Sonya and Kristie I’m hoping to finish my reading challenge before December or the end of December and Kristie you need to keep reading so you can keep up with me lol and Groovy that’s very cool that your taking French lessons

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

Christine wrote: "Aww thanks Sonya and Kristie I’m hoping to finish my reading challenge before December or the end of December and Kristie you need to keep reading so you can keep up with me lol and Groovy that’s v..."

Oh gosh, Christine! No way I can keep up with your reading this year. lol I think you've read almost double what I have already!

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

May the Fourth be with you to all our Star Wars fans! Happy Star Wars Day! :)

[Ashley]

May the fourth be with you all!

[Christine]

HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO!

[Christine]

Kristie I don’t think you can keep up with my reading this year either because I read very fast lol and Kristie I love to read

[Groovy]

What? I didn't know there was a Star Wars day--LOL!

I think those are amazing movies, but I just can't get into the newer ones. The ones made in the 70's are my favorites:)

[Of Butterflies & Books]

Does anyone have recommendations for podcasts? I'm looking for movie, tv-show or book-related ones.

[Ilona]

Groovy wrote: "What? I didn't know there was a Star Wars day--LOL!

I think those are amazing movies, but I just can't get into the newer ones. The ones made in the 70's are my favorites:)"

I so much prefer the older ones too!

[Rachel]

I finally saw the last Star Wars movie that was released in theaters last year. I enjoyed it. I enjoyed Rey as the protagonist.

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

Rachel wrote: "I finally saw the last Star Wars movie that was released in theaters last year. I enjoyed it. I enjoyed Rey as the protagonist."

I enjoyed her as the protagonist too.

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms in our group! I hope you all have a wonderful day!

[Rachel]

Happy mother's day to all the wonderful moms!!

[Groovy]

I forgot to say that. This maybe late, but every day is Mom's day really. So:

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all the mother's here.

[[deleted user]]

hello everyone ... I am new to this group and hope evryone is doing good! My country is still under lock down.

[Judith]

Groovy wrote: "I forgot to say that. This maybe late, but every day is Mom's day really. So:

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all the mother's here."

thank you! Happy Mother's Day to you too!

[Judith]

Thenumi wrote: "hello everyone ... I am new to this group and hope evryone is doing good! My country is still under lock down."

Hi welcome! I am also recently new to goodreads and loving this group. stay safe!

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

Judith wrote: "Thenumi wrote: "hello everyone ... I am new to this group and hope evryone is doing good! My country is still under lock down."

Hi welcome! I am also recently new to goodreads and loving this grou..."

Welcome Judith and Thenumi!

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

I actually have a lot of friends that enjoy reading, but it's still fun to discuss with more people. I could chat about books probably more than what is considered normal or acceptable. lol

[Judith]

Jean wrote: "Started going into groups because I don't have many friends who enjoy reading!"

Same with me I don't have many friends who enjoy reading. This group is very interactive which I love!!

[Groovy]

Welcome, Judith, Thenumi, and Jean:)

Here in Tenn. (USA), businesses are starting to open up with social distancing rules.

Now that I've put my writing on hiatus, I would love to get back into reading. I'm a clean suspense writer, so I'm looking for clean suspense novels with interesting characters to read. And I'm crazy about children's books:)

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

Our businesses are getting ready to do the same here, Groovy. I'm excited for things to get back to normal, but it's kind of scary too.

Jean, sure. Send me a request. :)

[[deleted user]]

thank you everyone for your warm welcome....I hope everything is fine with you guys....May you all and the entire world be blessed..

[Christine]

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

Thanks, Christine! Happy Memorial Day to you too. Are you doing anything to celebrate? We are having a cookout here, but it is only the three of us, so not much of a celebration really.

[AT]

Hi, this is Ashlynne, a newsie to this group. Happy Memorial Day! As of now, I guess we won’t be doing anything to celebrate. You see, my parents are gone with Dad’s parents to Pawleys Island, SC for Dad’s 43rd birthday (his b-day is on May 24); they’ll be gone for a couple days, so no party today. But I hope everyone is having much luck even though Covid-19 still thrives.
BTW, has anyone ever read Ted Dekker’s The Priest’s Graveyard or Deception by Shirley Yoshinaka? They are highly recommended and I would hands-down vote them as Best Summer Reads.

[Groovy]

Hi, Ashlynne and welcome.

Those books sound interesting. I'm going to give a look. Right now, I'm about to start reading V.C. Andrews "Flowers In The Attic" and the sequel to it. I've wanted to read those stories for years. I hear she's good.

So, Everyone, I finally found a bicycle. I thought I'd never get one this year. What's up with the shortage? Anyway, I really need to exercise. And I thought, what better way than riding around the neighborhood on 'Cindefella' (that's his name:)

Besides reading, what's everyone else doing to keep their hearts beating?

STAY SAFE! STAY HEALTHY! By the look of the crowds celebrating the holidays, there are a lot of people who aren't taking this virus serious.

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

Welcome to the group, Ashlynne!

Congrats on getting a bike, Groovy! That'll be a fun way to stay fit. I used to ride a lot when I was younger but haven't been on a bike in years.

I am pretty much being a slug... I haven't done very much for exercise and I've been slacking on my diet and I feel it. Time to start working on my health again.

[Anastasia]

Deonna wrote: "I listen to audio books every day at work using the overdrive app. It lets me borrow the audio books from a local library so I can listen. It's pretty awesome actually.
The thing is their audio bo..."

Does your library use hoopla?
https://www.hoopladigital.com/

I love audio books, so I know how you feel. All the best!

[Christine]

No problem Kristie and thanks Kristie Kristie my parents had a cookout on Memorial Day and that’s cool Kristie and Groovy I’ve been going for walks outside and Groovy I’ve been wearing my Fitbit a lot and Groovy that’s so cool that you got a bike

[Christine]

WELCOME ASHLYNNE!

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

I think I may get an apple watch. I haven't decided, but I think I'd like some type of fitness band at least. I have an old fitbit that I don't really wear anymore. I know the apple watch offers a lot more. Any one have any fitness bands that they really like? Does it have nay special features you enjoy?

[AT]

Thanks to you, Kristie and Christine, for the hearty welcome. Can you believe summer will be here in a few weeks? Who knows how that will affect Covid-19?
Anyway, I am now reading a nonfiction book by Connie Neal called What’s a Christian to Do with Harry Potter? I read it before, but want to re-read it again. The author is a Christian but she herself loves Harry Potter - she wrote this book to help Christians understand the concerns like-minded people have about the series and even exposes the false rumors that, sadly, many Christians have mistakenly believed about the books and their author. Quite entertaining, enlightening, and an eye-opener for me the first time I read it.
Can anyone recommend to me clean dystopian fiction? I know about Hunger Games (though I haven’t read it) and Divergent, but I’m curious to know if there are others I can read that are worthwhile and decent.

[Groovy]

Welcome, Rachel!

[AT]

Well, Rachel, I admit I am not gay, so I can’t say I would know of any lgbtq books to recommend. But I have no doubt The Miseducation of Cameron Post must be enthralling. And I thank you for answering my question about book recommendations. I’ll check out Warcross, to be sure. 😊
Btw, out of curiosity, since I’ve met before a couple people like you (one of them a cousin), how long have you been gay? How old are you? Of course, you don’t have to answer if it’s personal.

[Christine]

HAPPY JUNE EVERYONE!

[Groovy]

So soon????? :)

[Groovy]

Kristie wrote: "I think I may get an apple watch. I haven't decided, but I think I'd like some type of fitness band at least. I have an old fitbit that I don't really wear anymore. I know the apple watch offers a ..."

I wish I could help, Kristie. But I avoid them because I don't like being reminded that I'm being lazy--LOL! Did you decide on one, yet? And how do you like it?