The Sunday Post #324 | February 5, 2023

 

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Caffeinated Book Reviewer.
It's a chance to share news: a post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books, 
and share what's coming up on your blog in the week ahead.

THE WEEK IN REVIEW

What a week! In case my total lack of posts didn't give it away, I was swamped all week and anything blog-related was swiftly pushed to the side. It wasn't a bad week, but things at the office were stressful and hectic and led to working late a few nights. I was running on fumes by Friday. 

The Husband and I had a little downtime on Saturday and took a leisurely drive to St. Augustine. We had lunch at a little BBQ place and the weather was nice enough (mid-60's) to sit outside and dine al fresco. Stopped at Trader Joe's on the way home and picked up some heat-and-eat entrées for the coming week, just in case it's another busy one.

I loved this story of a flight attendant who took the time to sit with an anxious passenger. He held her hand and explained every bump and noise. One person seeing someone in need and taking time to care for them... we need more of this.


This week's 80's music fix is Promises Promises (1983) by Naked Eyes. Enjoy!



ON THE BLOG


Zip. Zilch. Nada.
Nothing. Not a single post. 🤷

WHAT I READ


Yes, I'm on a Corinne Michaels kick. 😏

Audio: Consolation (Consolation #1/Salvation #3) by Corrine Michaels - 4.25★

Audio: Conviction (Consolation #2/Salvation #4) by Corinne Michaels - 4.25★

Kindle: Give Me Love (Rose Canyon #2) by Corinne Michaels - 4.25★


CURRENTLY READING


Audio: Defenseless (Salvation #5) - Corinne Michaels

Audio: False Start (Kingsmen Football Stars #0.5) - Piper Rayne

Kindle: Seducing the Cowboy (Circle B Ranch #9) - Kennedy Fox


NEW ADDITIONS


Physical copy: Whispers of You - Catherine Cowles

TOTALLY RANDOM



HOW WAS YOUR WEEK?

45 comments

  1. Never fun being swamped at work, but glad you got out for some BBQ with the hubs. Looks like you got in some great reading too. Yeah, human interest stories are ones I like. It's encouraging as I feel we are rapidly losing our humanity

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    1. Sam - I agree. Somehow I continue to be shocked at the cruelty people have and how open they can be with their hatred or indifference. Agreeing to disagree seems to be a thing of the past - and having a differing opinion is no longer acceptable. There's such a lack of basic compassion now.

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  2. Well Tanya I won't throw a rock at you because my week was the same! I had planned my posts so they published but I have been unable to reply to comments or blog hop before now! And that passenger would be me ;-)

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  3. Aww, that flight attendant story is so touching. We need more of that in the world!

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  4. Sorry it was such a hectic week! My mom and I had a discussion about GPS the other day. I do okay with directionality, but don't tell me to turn in 400 feet. That literally has no meaning to me.

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    1. Samantha - Right? 400 feet means nothing to me. Give me landmarks! :)

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  5. Hope the crazy busy week at work was an anomaly and you have a calmer time this week. We visited St Augustine a number of years ago and found it a fun/charming town to wander through. Have a terrific week.
    Terrie @ Bookshelf Journeys
    https://www.bookshelfjourneys.com/post/sunday-post-36

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    1. Thanks Terrie! I live only 45 minutes or so from St. Augustine so we pop down there now and then for lunch and just wandering around. :)

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  6. The direction meme is me for sure. I had a crazy week at work too, so I get the exhausted thing! I went to bed, not just to read, but to sleep at 9:30 pm on Friday night. Normally I read till 10 or later. I adore all the discreet covers authors are doing now. It makes me want to own them all for my shelves! Not that I have anymore room on them, lol. I do like the couple of books I've read by Corinne Michaels, I need to read more of her books! Have a great week!
    Lisa Loves Literature

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    1. Lisa - Sounds like we had similar weeks! I went to bed super early more than one night. I'm loving all the discreet covers, too! So far I've held off from buying them all but I'm wavering! lol

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  7. I love seeing example of humans taking care of each other. We have lost so much have that in recent years. I love finding a good BBQ place. We don't have much of that here and one of the things I really miss about the south. I hope you love that Catherine Cowles, I can't wait to get to it!

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    1. Same here, Renee. We sure need more of that (taking care of one another). The South certainly has no shortage of BBQ places! lol

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  8. Sorry your week was so hectic, but glad you got to de-stress on Saturday.

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  9. That sounds like a nice drive. I've never been to St. Augustine. That meal sounds so good right now too. Mmm.

    Nakes Eyes! Excellent choice ::))

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    1. Greg - We're only 45 minutes or so from St. Augustine so it's an easy trip to go down and spend a couple hours.

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  10. I hope the busy week included feeling productive and finishing up some things. Yay for some weekend downtime and wishing for a more balanced week ahead.

    Anne - Books of My Heart This is my Sunday Post

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    1. Thanks Anne. The week was stressful but also productive so it was a good balance. I'm hoping for a little less stress this week. :)

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  11. I love that flight attendant story! We do need more kindness and compassion in this world. I hope this week is less busy and stressful for you. :D

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  12. I hope your work stresses slow down for you soon. I'm glad you and your husband had a nice day out together.

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    1. Thanks so much, Wendy. Getting away on Saturday went a long way to getting refreshed after the stressful week.

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  13. Your weekend sounds pretty great and I hope you have a calmer week.

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  14. It's tough to do anything but come home, eat and veg when it's busy at work! Hope you have a less hectic one this week, but good thinking on getting the ready made meals from Trader Joe's just in case. Those Corinne Michaels covers are so pretty. I go into comfort reading mode when I'm stressed so it's understandable you filled your week with reads from a favorite author.

    Love that random! I base everything off of "where is it related to Target", lol!

    Hope you have a quiet week, Tanya!

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    1. Rachel - I wish I would have had those Trader Joe's meals last week... they would have been lifesavers. :) I am on such a Corinne Michaels kick right now. I'm on my 4th in a row and will soon start my 5th. I'm wallowing in all the angst. lol

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  15. ha! That last quote is perfection.

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  16. Funny "totally random" post! A trip to St. Augustine is a great way to end a busy week :)

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    1. Lucy - The St. Augustine trip was a great way to unwind a little after the long week. :)

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  17. Ugh.. I'm sorry you've had such a crazy week! Hopefully you'll get some more reading and blogging time this week.
    I've read about that flight attendant and I definitely wish there where more people like that as well. That would make this a much better world.
    Have a great week and happy reading.

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    1. Thanks Maureen. Luckily those crazy busy/stressful weeks don't happen too often. I was so glad to see the weekend arrive!

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  18. I'm sorry your week was so busy. Hopefully there is more time for reading and blogging this week.
    I loved that flight attendant story. They don't get enough good press, especially lately. It's all stories about them having to deal with unruly passengers. I've heard a couple from FA friends of mine who have been in the industry for years and the stuff they have to deal with recently is horrible. I love them getting a positive spotlight. Happy reading this week!

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    1. Deanna - I can't imagine being a flight attendant in today's environment. People are so quick to fly off the handle and air rage is now a thing. Seeing this particular guy be so compassionate was really something.

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  19. I love St Augustine. We took a fun trip there over the holidays before we moved out to WA.

    Karen @For What It's Worth

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  20. Sorry this week has been so stressful. I'm glad you got to get out and have a good time with your husband. I've never been to St. Augustine. I'll have to look it up. That story a out the flight attendant is so great. Thanks for sharing!

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  21. The flight attendant!! *sigh* That totally needs to be the start of a book! Hope this week is less hectic.

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  22. I love the covers of the books you read this week. Makes me think of spring!

    Trader Joe's is such a life saver on busy weeks!

    Jill
    http://www.allthebooksihaventread.com/

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  23. I am sorry that you had such a busy week at work! I am finding more and more that I need to take breaks from time to time when things get busy. I love that story about the flight attendant!

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  24. I here you on being too busy to blog front. I feel like work just took over the past couple of weeks and then I get home and just zone out on the sofa before it's time for me to sleep. I'm glad I have the kitten to at least drag me out of my seat every so often. Hopefully things quiet down for both of us.

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  25. Glad you were able to get some downtime this weekend with your hubby. You're totally random this week is one of the most relatable ones you've ever posted, LOL!

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  26. Hope this week is easier. We need more stories like the flight attendant. Hugs!

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