Yes, classes are starting in the fall! I don’t have many plans this summer but I’ve been busy with paperwork and logistical stuff for school. My study is a mess so I need to clean up and organize before school starts too, otherwise it’s going to get overwhelming by then. I hope you are well and enjoying your summer. Hopefully we can catch up in person again soon!

Hi Helen, it was a long week reffing last week but it went well. Thanks. And I’m glad to be home now.
I just reviewed TJR’s Atmosphere so I linked up with your review too. I liked it like you did. We’ll see how many books I can get to on my summer list.
Good luck with yours!

You did some great reading in the past two months, I hope it continues through July and August!

Hi Rachel, so sorry for your daughter living near the flooded county … I can imagine so many in Texas and elsewhere are heartbroken ….. it’s scary that much devastation with so much loss of life. It’s terribly shocking.
It’s been a busy week away from home … so I’m ready to get back and see the dogs and Stella. Thanks for the bday salutation to her. Have a great weekend ahead. (ps. I didn’t realize they spend summers in Montana too, nice!)

Thanks Jinjer! Stella is our sassy golden girl … and we are so glad she’s doing all right. She loved the cream pie! And of course she wants more.

Hi Jane, see what you think of Last Secret Agent …. I liked the audio but it does seem to jump around a bit and it moves swiftly. Maybe the print will be a bit better. I also had a library copy of the print book which has some interesting photos. She seems she was a feisty lady — Pippa LaTour … judging by the intro and her telling.
And I will see if I can keep on with the animal photos …. as the news is so grim and I need something with heart.
Also thx for Stella’s bday wishes … she’s doing all right and a happy bossy girl.
Enjoy your weekend.

Thanks JoAnn. It’s been a busy week at this tennis event, omg.
Poor Kay … I’m sad for her Kerrville … and wonder how many she knows of those affected. I had no idea it would be such a big disaster …. but now it seems horrific. So scary to think of … that water coming so fast.
I think it’s okay to give Stone Yard Devotional a try …. it does have some eloquent passages … and parts of it I liked the sensibility …. See what you think. I listened to the audiobook.
I can’t wait to get home to see Stella. Without our dogs, I seem to fall apart, lol. Enjoy your weekend.

Thanks Jeanie. The Pippa book is pretty short and seemed a quick read. I was pretty keen to learn her insights to her interesting life story.
And thanks Stella is still doing fairly well at 13.
I will continue to stop by your blog. Though I’m on the road right now … so might be next week. Cheers! Happy summer.

Hi Tracy, thanks, Stella is a happy dog and I too love this picture of her.
This tennis event I’m at is very busy … and I’ll need to rest up when I get home this weekend. Very tiring.
I have not read anything else by Fannie Flagg …. but I might enjoy her novels more. I’d be interested to see what you think of her stories if you get to them.
Both of these books reviewed were pretty good. Sometimes I put a bit too much info so I apologize. I think I do that so I can remember them when I read the reviews later. But it’s okay to only read very little of the reviews if you intend to read them. I understand that. So Far Gone …. is a bit of a spoof I think.
Have a great week.

Thanks Haze. Always good to visit your blog. I hope things get back to normal for you. The summer is busy, right? I’m sure you will do well with your classes. It starts in the fall right?
First Lie Wins was a bit too crazy for me … but others really liked it. The Frozen River was a good one. I’m still thinking of Martha Ballard and her life there. I can’t believe she was a real person.
Enjoy your summer. There’s nice days ahead of us now!