Highlights of the week… The rockets with friends got off to a slow start after getting the first rocket ready and realizing that the batteries in the starter no longer worked. Jason went to the closest drug store. When the rocket went off it went so high that we lost it, most likely across the main road. We had more engines and spent the next hour setting off the smaller ones and managed to keep track of the last rocket. I’m having trouble loading the one video I have so I’ll try again later.
It was Jason’s birthday this week and we made him waffles for breakfast and went to a new metropark in the afternoon with my mom that had a street full of blooming cherry blossom trees. So beautiful.
For the first time in about 35 years I wrote poetry. It was an enjoyable and relaxing way to finish a day and I may have to keep at it.
Our library and 7 others closed for a day this week when someone that goes to all 8 branches (delivery or maintenance most likely) tested positive for Covid. They spent a day doing a deep clean and then opened back up. I’m glad that they are choosing to take precautions in addition to mask mandates. I always feel safe when I visit.
And last but not least, with Gonzaga’s meltdown last Monday, GAGE WINS A YES DAY! He’s been coming up with ideas this week, including a family water gun fight before breakfast to start and spending the night in a tent in our yard to end the day. I’ll keep you posted when this day is officially on the calendar, lol.
Currently reading…
Finished this week… (in the order I liked them best linked with my review)
A Girl Returned by Donatello Di Pietrantonio
When Birds Could Talk and Bats Could Sing by Virginia Hamilton
The Four Doors by Richard Paul Evans
Who Was Annie Oakley? by Stephanie Spinner
Perfectly Matched by Heather Webber
The Power of Being Positive by Joyce Meyer
Time For Kids: Jesse Owens: Running Into History by Elaine Israel
Tecumseh: Get To Know the Shawnee Chief Who Fought to Protect Native Lands by John Mickos
On TV…
We’re watching the third season of Schitt’s Creek. Such a fun show that guarantees laughs. Because so many people keep talking about Supernatural (all 15 seasons of it) we gave the first few episodes a try last night.
Movies…
Plans for the weekend…
Walks, family games, and soaking up the sunshine.
I’m linking up with the Sunday Salon
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Looks like another great reading week! Love the rockets. I hope you can get that video loaded. We had such a great time doing that last Spring Break during the first lockdown. I can’t believe it’s been a year!
Congrats on writing poetry. I’ve tried on and off for years but I never quite feel like I can get that rhythm. Hope you feel comfortable sharing some day!
I hope you have another great reading week!
I’m not good with the rhythm either, but that night it just flowed, which was really fun. It’s been a long year, hasn’t it?
I can’t wait to see what Gage comes up with. 🙂
The ideas are coming slowly, but he’ll get there eventually 🙂
I’ll never forget the pure joy of the kids when we made and fired off bottle rockets at camp one year. I look forward to seeing the video of the rockets your group shot off.
Happy birthday to your husband!
Wow. I’m so glad you had a return to poetry last week. And after such a long period of time. I hope you will keep at it.
Love the idea of a water gun family fight.
Dan Rather spoke at the Texas Book Festival several years ago, and I was energized by his thoughts. I’m glad he is sharing his concerns with a wide audience.
Dan Rather has been a true sense of calm the last few years on Facebook. I’m listening to the audio that he reads himself and I feel that same sense of ‘everything’s gonna be okay.’
Happy birthday to your husband 🎈
Your rocket activity sounds like lots of fun, and it seems Gage has some great ideas for his Yes Day already.
Wishing you a great reading week
The rockets are fun and we all got sunburns, lol.
Happy Birthday to your husband! I’ve never had a rocket, it sounds like it would be fun. You did great with your reading!
Jason’s dad bought him all of these hardcore rockets for his birthday last fall and they’ve been a lot of fun.
wow, that’s a lot of books finished in one week! I hope your next reading week is as great
My book a day challenge this year is going well!
Happy Birthday to your husband!
The Dan Rather book has my attention. I’ve been hearing alot about it.
I hope you have a great week!
I’m listening to the audio that he reads himself and it’s really good!
I remember firing rockets at school in 7th grade. That was a long time ago! It was a lot of fun.
I started listening to What Unites Us briefly then decided that I would rather read it in print because I knew I would want to write down quotes. I love following Dan Rather on Facebook. His insightful posts are so reassuring.
Enjoy your week!
I’m listening to What Unites Us and I love his narration. I also have a hard copy to use for notes 🙂
It sounds like the rocket launches were a success with only a couple of hiccups. I hope the boys had fun! Happy Birthday to Jason! And yay to writing poetry! My daughter has been writing poetry in school all year and it’s motivated me to write more this school year as well. I’ve always enjoyed it but do not do it as often as I used to.
I hope Gage enjoys his yes day! Sounds like fun.
I hope you have a great week, Stacy!
That’s great that they are writing it in school! I had Gage try a few at the beginning of the year, bit nothing since. He especially loved limericks 🙂
Happy birthday to your husband! Sounds like you had a fun day.
I can’t wait to hear what Gage comes up with. Love the idea of a Yes day!
Congrats on writing poetry – I hope it continues.