I got one magazine read yesterday. I got distracted by a new book I got in the mail. Years ago when I was diagnosed with cancer (2003) and told I had two years to live, I got hooked on Lillian Jackson Brown. I had most of her books but found I was missing three so I ordered them. The first to arrive was sent from England! I didn't pay any attention to the origin since I ordered them through Amazon. Even though I had read all of them before, I was probably not concentrating too much due to the more serious events in my life and the required reading for the graduate classes I was taking. This time, I am retired with no death sentence hanging over me and they are a lot more enjoyable. They are still very light reading but fun.
Having recognized my need to actually do some of the Pinterest projects I had pinned, I went to Michael's yesterday and obtained two punches and paper to make garlands. I love garlands. They are so cheery. I'll be making a Valentine's garland from two gold papers (heart of gold) and a New Year's garland of black, silver, and silver/black patterned paper circles. There were a couple of pins with layered garlands that really looked good.
Stan found a "Christmas Tree" of silver garland on metal rings. It collapses to a pretty flat state. It hangs on a central pole. It's very skinny and he found a perfect place for it by the fireplace. Arg....Christmas up before Thanksgiving. It's OK though because it was his find and I love when he gets involved. So now, there are still crows from Halloween (overlooked when putting up that holiday's decorations), lots of pumpkins, and some Christmas.
Even though it got bad reviews, we are going to see Murder on the Orient Express this week. I am usually patient and wait for movies to be released to home audiences, but this is one to see on the "big screen." I haven't been to a movie theater since 2002. We are going to plan a daytime visit so maybe the ticket prices won't too much of a shock!
Well, back to other things that need to be done today and to make my second cup of coffee.
