The Sunday Post is hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated reviewer book blog, and is a post to recap my bookish and non-bookish things from the last week. I'm also linking up to The Sunday Salon hosted by Deb Nance @Readerbuzz.
The new fire in Southern California on Wednesday was scarily close to the house my son just moved from and our old house! We lived about two miles from each other. His old house was in the mandatory evacuation area. They had a lot of aerial support and the nearby lake. Thankfully, it's pretty much out now. I really think arson is at play with all these fires. I guess we'll see.
I got my haircut by a new hairdresser on Monday and I was really pleased! It's been almost three years since my move to Northern California and I have had a difficult time finding someone. I feel like I finally landed with someone good!
I bought several vintage Charles Wysocki puzzles on eBay. I already have a lot, but as I was looking up the name for an old one I worked I came across several I didn't own and went down a rabbit hole of looking for ones I didn't have. I now have six on the way! I usually always have a puzzle out that I'm working on. I do them while listening to audiobooks.
Latest puzzle: World of Mushrooms
Great Blue Heron seen on my run
Flowers from Trader Joes
Smokey bird watching
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All the Missing Pieces by Catherine Cowles-3.5 Stars
I had a okay reading week with one standout: Better Than Friends.
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Thank you to Harlequin Audio, Hachette Audio and Macmillan Audio!
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How was your week?
Thanks for reminding me - I want a haircut! The dry weather and static is driving me crazy. We have a hairdresser we like, but I hate parting with my money for what feels like vanity! Glad your son is okay - the fires are horrifying!
ReplyDeleteI need to find a good hairdresser. The last one I used sadly passed away.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to believe it's been 3 years since you moved! I just don't cut my hair. lol I'm glad you found a good one. I love those puzzles they are gorgeous.
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I hope the rain near L.A. might help getting things put out. Glad you moved - your son moved to Montana and you up North three yrs ago? You must be so pleased -- your yard & area are beautiful. We moved 2 years ago now and are so much happier in a more rural area. Thank goodness for moves! It was hard at the time but worth it.
ReplyDeleteGlad the haircut is a success - it's a detail that is really important. And so sorry you've had such an anxious time with the fires - I've been horrified at the scenes unfolding on my TV... That jigsaw looks so very beautiful - no wonder you're collecting them! I hope you have a great week.
ReplyDeleteThese fires are really frightening Rachel! I am glad the North is spared so far!
ReplyDeleteThose fires in SoCal were so scary! I hope they are able to figure out what caused them. And yay for finding a good hairdresser! That's a very happy thing. :D
ReplyDeleteThose fires are scary. I really hate fires. Glad that they got it mostly out.
ReplyDeleteWhen the pandemic closed everything, I started cutting my own hair and somehow I have never gone back to professional haircuts. Once I started thinking about someone who spends all day face to face close with a lot of people, now breathing in my face, I couldn’t unthink it.
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The fires are terrible, but I am glad your family is safe. It is hard to find a hairdresser. My daughter gets her hair done when she comes back to NJ. She's been in Chicago since 2018 and still has not found someone.
ReplyDeleteGlad your son's house was okay!! And love the puzzle!
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Glad you all are okay and the fire is under control, even though you don't live in that area anymore. When I'm in Florida I have a hard time finding someone to cut my hair. I have the Jill Shalvis book to read, thanks for the reminder. I used to do puzzles all the time, but now only do them with my granddaughter. I hope you have a wonderful week, Rachel.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like it's been quite a week for you, with the fire danger being a real concern but thankfully turning out okay. I’m so glad your new haircut turned out great; it’s always a win when you finally find a good stylist! The vintage Charles Wysocki puzzles sound like such a fun treasure hunt! It must be so relaxing to work on those while enjoying audiobooks—what a perfect combination for winding down.
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Yikes about the fires! That's a little too close to home even if you're not there anymore.
ReplyDeleteLove the heron pic!
Ooh I'm so behind on Kelley Armstrong! I miss that series! And the Lisa Unger book looks fabulous too.
The fires are so horrific. I'm glad you are safe where you are now. Now that the kids have gone back to school, I've been reading more, even some older TBR books.
ReplyDeleteIt does take a long time to find a new hairdresser you can trust to get it right! I changed about 18 months ago and recently told him he could do whatever he likes now as I am happy with what he does.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
I’m in need of a haircut, I used to just do it myself but I prefer layers in summer because it cooler and I can’t do those.
ReplyDeleteThe flowers are lovely, so are those puzzles.
Wishing you a happy reading week