It’s been back to reality this week. Gage went back to school on Tuesday and by the time he came home from school on Friday he was sick. So, he’ll miss another day tomorrow. I’m hoping we can get him healed up by Tuesday. I’m still not entirely sure what kind of ick we’re dealing with.
But I was able to get some home projects done/started in the few days when I had the house to myself (Jason worked from home on Thursday and Friday so that also threw things off). And I had lunch with a friend which was nice.
Oh, and I hit 1000 followers on Instagram. I didn’t start using IG for books, but for the past few years it’s mainly been me tracking what I read. I don’t exactly feel like it’s an accomplishment because it wasn’t a goal I had, but I think it’s pretty cool. I did start noticing a few months ago when I hit the 950 mark and was only a few away at the end of the year.
On the blog
Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas – book review
Body Surfing by Anita Shreve – book review
The Muse of Maiden Lane by Mimi Matthews
Books
I finished all three books above and got them reviewed! A goal of mine this year.
I’m currently reading Autism Is Not A Disease: the Politics of Neurodiversity by Jodie Hare and Happiness Falls by Angie Kim
Movies
We went to the movies with friends on Monday and saw Sonic the Hedgehog 3. It was good and I loved listening to Keanu Reeves as Shadow.
I watched Lonely Planet on Netflix and liked the offbeat feel of it, just as a movie about writers should be.
Last night I watched Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. I thought it was a nice modernizing of the original. And I loved seeing most of the original Ghostbusters and where they are today. Not going to be on anyone’s favorite list but, for nostalgia, it’s a win.
This Weekend
Trying to heal up this kid and stay healthy myself!
Linking up with the Sunday Salon
Stacy's Books 
Congrats on the 1000 followers. That’s very cool!
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Thanks! It is cool. And unexpected.
There is some kind of awful stomach flu going around here. It’s hit a couple of friends hard. Hope Gage is doing better soon.
Look at you—reading three books and reviewing them all plus hitting 1000 followers on Instagram!
It’s January, the time when all plans work. It’s usually busy April that things start to fall apart on here, lol.
I hope your son feels better soon!
And congrats on hitting 1,000!!
I hit 3,000 only because I had a fluke viral video. Otherwise, it can be a lot of hard work!
Cool that you had a viral video though!
Hope Gage is better soon and that you and Jason stay well. Have a good week, Stacy!
Thanks Kay!
Ugh. Sorry to hear that Gage is sick. There is so much going around right now. I’m wearing a mask when I go grocery shopping, but we’re going out to dinner tonight and it makes me a little nervous. I can handle a cold, but I don’t want the stomach bug!
Very cool about your IG numbers! I’ve started posting more about books on it, but have had only a handful of new followers. I don’t really care about it, though. It’s not like I’m an influencer trying to earn a living from my posts/stories.
Hope you stay well and that Gage recovers quickly!
I would think that being an influencer would take all of the fun out of it. And the authenticity too. I love taking pictures and it’s so quick and easy to use.
Well done! I have just started a specific account for books on Instagram. Maybe this will be the year I finally figure out social media, but I highly doubt it!
Hope Gage feels better soon.,
The more I figure out about social media, the more I find out how behind I really am, lol. Who has the time to keep up with so much?