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- It's been a rather uneventful week... in a good way. I continue to work from home (week 10 is in the books) and The Husband actually worked a half day as a consultant of sorts for a company he dealt with before he retired. He wore a mask and gloves while at their office... and was the only one doing so. People are going to do what feels right for them... but it doesn't mean I understand it. *sigh*
- It was miserably hot for most of the week, and humid on top of it, so we actually moved the Friday night driveway picnic inside. It's the first time anyone has stepped foot in our house since early March. We still kept our distance (my mom at one end of the table and us at the other) and we never touched but it still felt ever so slightly more normal. Crazy how keeping distant inside the house somehow managed to feel more normal, just because someone was actually inside with us.
- I won a giveaway from the lovely Renee at Addicted to Romance so I received book mail this week. The best kind of mail! I'm so excited for all of these pretties.
- While most people in the U.S. are excited for a three day weekend (although it might be spent a bit differently this year), it's about more than a day at the beach and barbecues. It's a time to honor those who lost their lives while serving this country. They so deserve our respect and gratitude.
WHAT I COMPLETED IN THE LAST WEEK:
WHAT I'M CURRENTLY READING:
Reading:
Listening:
PHYSICAL BOOKS:
(The Next Always, The Last Boyfriend, The Perfect Hope)
The Cottages on Silver Beach & Sugar Pine Trail - RaeAnne Thayne
AUDIO BOOKS:
I pre-ordered both of these and can't wait to start them. Both feature some of my favorite narrators so that's a bonus.
How was your week? Any new books? Any news to share?
I'd love to hear about it!
I was actually just telling my mom about your driveway picnics the other day. She's missing seeing her grandson and says Facetime isn't enough, so if she's willing to drive the distance, we may borrow your idea so she can have a safe, socially distant visit with him soon.
ReplyDeleteAw, I hope that works out for y'all, Suzanne. Face to face visits, while still distancing, really help.
DeleteMy husband has the same experience at work - he's the only one consistently wearing a mask and it's so strange to me that people don't want to protect themselves and others. I know the mask is uncomfortable, but so is getting sick.
ReplyDeleteSounds like your indoor picnic was still nice and also safely done. I'm trying to figure out a good balance between safety and spending the time with family - because emotionally I'm trying to stay healthy too! We spent time yesterday with the family and it was wonderful.
Have a great week and stay safe!
Yeah, the mask thing just throws me, Berls. I mean, why wouldn't you wear one? Even if you're not concerned about catching anything (ahem), do it for the peace of mind of those around you. What does it hurt?
DeleteI'm so glad you got to spend some time with family over the weekend!
Driveway picnics sound so fun!
ReplyDeleteI don't understand the non-mask wearing thing either. My husband is required at work to wear one (although he would anyway). It's company policy, and the company even provided all workers with two reusable masks.
It sounds like your husband is really doing the right thing. Good for them... and your husband. :)
DeleteI don't get the mask resistance either. I mean, sure they're a pain, but geez... they've been doing it in Asia for years. I figure we can for a little while if it helps us/ others maybe not get sick.
ReplyDeleteMy mom came over to visit recently and we met inside as well, but distanced. It was the first time in a while! It is nice to be able to get together.
Congrats on the giveaway! :)
Ditto, Greg. Yes they're bothersome, but is it really that big a deal to do put on a mask when you're in public? *sigh*
DeleteI am so using today's quote on my IG again Tanya! Because we do feel feral! As you've said being inside even very distant feels normal! Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteCrazy how what used to be normal now feels so foreign.
DeleteCongratulations on the book win. Nice stack there. We are allowed to have gatherings indoors of up to 10 people now in NJ. It good. My mom can play her games again. There are so many people not wearing the masks properly, when I go to the store. They don't get that it has to cover both your mouth and nose. --sigh-- I just try to keep my distance.
ReplyDeleteI was so excited about the book win! I very rarely win anything so it really made my day. :)
DeleteIt is strange that people don't feel the need to wear a mask while in close proximity to others. We can't even walk into any grocery stores without wearing one. Glad your husband took precautions and stayed safe. I do feel it's a bit different with close family. You know where they've been and how they handle being around others enough to feel safe around them. Glad you got to spend some time with your family inside. It's been really hot here and will be even hotter this next week (over 100) so I completely understand not being able to tolerate an outdoor picnic!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed Sugar Pine Trail, hope you do, too!
I'm glad to hear that about Sugar Pine Trail, Rachel! I've acting only read one from Thayne but I enjoyed it so much. I'm excited to read more from her.
DeleteI ventured out for the first time and everyone was in masks. But, it was a medical facility, so....But before you could enter they had to check your temperature and such. And, I was surprised that everyone kept their masks on the whole time!
ReplyDeleteI impressed that everyone kept their masks on! I see people that have them hanging off one ear and I want to ask them how that's protecting them or anyone else. *rolling my eyes*
DeleteI don't understand the not wearing masks either. They aren't fun, I have to wear them for work and I struggle with anxiety...trust me I can barely breathe. But I do it like I do other things like washing hands and keeping a clean environment. To be safe and help others too.
ReplyDeleteGreat books you received and I am so happy you love all the goodies and the package made it your way.
It was such a fun package to receive, Renee. When my husband brought it in and asked if I knew what it was I practically started jumping up and down. :)
DeleteYAY!!! I am so glad it lifted your day!!
DeleteI relate to being 97% feral... Especially the kid. He's went 100% feral. I guess it happens with zero socialisation.
ReplyDeleteThe masks situation is a tricky one. Here in the UK, we don't need to wear masks and haven't been told to wear masks. The only concession the government has made on masks is that we can wear them if we want to in enclosed spaces... Like we needed permission to do that if so inclined anyway. 🙄 We bought some washable fabric ones just in case but for the most part haven't felt the need to wear them as yet. Once things open up and we're out and about around other people, I think that'll change for us.
Well done to Robert for doing what he felt was needed despite others not following the same principles.
Interesting about the masks and how they're not required (or even recommended there). I had to laugh that they say you can if you want to. How nice to have permission. LOL
DeleteThat's so crazy that your husband was the only one wearing a mask. It just doesn't make sense to me, but I guess we can only control what we do. That's really fun you were able to have your mom in your house, even at a social distance. I'm sure it does make things seem a tad more normal.
ReplyDelete-Lauren
www.shootingstarsmag.net
That's what I keep telling myself, Lauren. I can only control what I do and I can't change how other people choose to ignore recommendations.
DeleteI'm glad to see all is still well on your end. I lost an elderly aunt yesterday morning, so it has been tough around here. She was a very kind lady who had been in poor health for several years now. No word on if this final illness was COVID related, but it is interesting to grapple with the fact that her memorial will be much smaller than it would be in normal circumstances.
ReplyDeleteOn the work front, I return to our physical space this week, so I'm feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety. We are taking very strict precautions, so that makes me feel a bit more at ease. Hope you have a great week!
I am so, so sorry to hear about your aunt, Ethan. COVID-related or not, it's a loss. I hope the close family is able to gather in some way to honor and remember her together.
DeleteLOL I love your totally random this week - this is why I try to at least wear real clothes and keep to a schedule, or it is going to be bad when I have to rejoin the real world.
ReplyDeleteI think it's going to be a shock to the system for a lot of us. :)
Deletehaha barely retired and he's already back working. We are just staying home but even when I go through the pharmacy drive-thru or Walmart pickup I wear a mask. I guess it wouldn't be bad to have people inside if you are both staying home.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend, stay well and enjoy your new reads!
Anne - Books of My Heart Here is my Sunday Post
LOL Right? I think they would hire him if they could but he's not interested. :)
DeleteI bet Dirty Charmer will be great on audio! I really enjoyed that book.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had a nice visit with your mom. A little normal goes a long way these days.
I always listen to Emma Chase's books on audio. They're always so well done. :)
DeleteI love the Inn BoonsBoro trilogy! The Perfect Hope is my favorite. I want to visit BoonsBoro one day and stay at the inn {and visit Turn the Page and Vesta}, I love that Nora based the books on their purchase and renovation of the inn.
ReplyDeleteI love hearing that, Michelle. Now I'm even more excited to start that trilogy.
DeleteYay for winning some new books, hope you enjoy them. Isn't it weird how something as small as having someone in the house can feel so foreign now? I get moving things inside when it's too warm, though. It must have been nice to have a little touch of normality for a while. And that graphic at the end? That'll be me when things start returning to normal, I won't know how to interact with people and probably won't to interact with most.
ReplyDeleteIt was nice having a tiny bit or normality, but also rather disconcerting at how having someone in those left me feeling so ill at ease.
DeleteIt seems like there are still some very cautious people and some people who act like nothing is going on. I am always amazed by those not taking precautions. I think a mask is the way to go. We have been in my mom's house but we don't get close. I will be glad when visits can feel more normal. Congratulations on the book win! Such a nice prize :) I hope you have a wonderful week, Tanya!
ReplyDeleteIt will be great when a simple visit with family doesn't feel like a risky move. Hope you have a great week, too, Carole.
DeleteCongrats on the win!! Bookish mail is the best!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Alison... book mail is the best! :)
DeleteHa! Love that totally random pic.
ReplyDeleteKevin had to go into work for the past two weeks but everyone is wearing masks and distancing - N95's when they need to work closely for maintenance jobs.
he said he feels like he's growing mold in his nose but everyone is doing the right thing and he should be home again after next week.
Karen @ For What It's Worth
That's so great that everyone at Kevin's company is doing the right thing. Masks aren't fun. Even just wearing one for a fast grocery run is bothersome, but it seems a small price to pay for safety.
DeleteI seriously don't think I will be able to just walk back into society either, I FEEL that graphic 😂 Sorry that your husband had to be around unsafe people. I am convinced that it is just selfishness mixed with denial, which is awesome. People around here are apparently starting to just do whatever they want, and I am not sure what I'll even do when work opens, because I am so uncomfortable with people pretending they can just go back to how things were. Ugh.
ReplyDeleteMoving on to more pleasant topics! Congrats on your book win, that's fabulous! And ugh, sorry it's so hot! And you are very, very right about Memorial Day ♥♥
You sum it up well, Shannon: selfishness mixed with denial. And it's the same here, people just doing whatever they want now, as if the virus has disappeared or never existed at all. Crazy.
Deletei keep meaning to make space for this meme and get back to it. so far it looks like june is the month. mr wonderful, my hubby, went to get a blood test this morning and there were two people in there with no masks. this is a medical facility and it blows my mind and pisses me off. congrats on the great win and i hope you enjoy all your new books
ReplyDeletesherry @ fundinmental
sherry @ fundinmental
A medical office with people not wearing masks? How crazy is that?! People think they are invincible? Well, I'm not so if they're not worried about themselves they could at least protect others. So frustrating.
DeleteI'm so thankful to be back at the office. I had a hard time working from home, and living alone and working alone took its toll on me.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you felt some 'normal.' It's so nice to have that!
Thanks for sharing. :)
I think a lot of people struggled with the isolation. I'm glad you're doing better back at the office, Angie!
DeleteHaha that quote at the end. It's going to be a readjustment for sure. Still stuck here in NYC with most of my family, tripping over each other as we try to find workspace. It's tough and the hot weather is going to make all of it (mask wearing and getting fresh air) more challenging.
ReplyDeleteThe thought of wearing masks through the summer doesn't sound fun but... not much to be done about it, I guess. At least it's not for long periods (not on my end, at least).
DeleteI was just talking with my mom about this Tanya. Everything is opening up in California, and half the people aren't wearing masks. or social distancing. Many of the places we drove past were packed with people. It's worrisome! I hope you enjoy your two new audio preorders Tanya!
ReplyDeleteLindy@ A Bookish Escape
It's so strange, isn't it, Lindy? People are acting like the virus magically disappeared and they can return to their regular lives now. Maybe we just missed that memo! LOL
DeleteWe've had my mom come over and hang out in the backyard with us, and I agree that it's been wonderful to return to some degree of "normal"!
ReplyDeleteNicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction
Even just a little face to face interaction makes such a big difference.
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