1. I plan to read the tagged, plus I'll be listening to something when driving places.
2. Mashed potatoes
#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView

I came across this in Libby while scrolling nonfiction audios. I knew nothing of her other than she is married to Nick Jonas. She was a Miss India and Miss World. An actress. An ambassador for Unicef. A film director with her own company. Through her actions she tries to change things such as India's view on women and beauty. I learned many interesting things about Indian culture, like the many traditional things associated with weddings. ⬇️

Finished 3 books this week for #nfn21
Dream More was a short book in which Dolly expounds on her thoughts of the pillars of her Imagination Library foundation.
The Time of My Life is a memoir.
The tagged is about the effect of psychedelic drugs on the mind and ultimately how a user views life. The author is an immersive journalist who did take a few psychedelic journies and discussing history of the drugs, studies, etc. @rsteve388 @coffees

#nfn21 Started this audiobook while on a road trip for a work workshop. #TIL that Patrick Swayze was a professional ballet dancer. He had just gained the position of principal dancer for a tour and would be doing shows with Mikhail Baryshnikov when he stopped. A knee injury from high-school was just too much to deal with on a daily basis.
@rsteve388 @coffees

1. Not bad. I saw some progress in some things I've been working on and successfully hosted a sleepover for my niblings.

2. A couple of shows/ concerts, a work workshop next week, spending time with family over the holiday, more college football

3. That I'm sleeping better.

#thoughtfulthursday @MoonWitch94

Day 4: #nfn21 Today's podcast was about primatology, the study of primates. There was quite a bit on this subject that I did know given my field, but plenty that I didn't. #TIL that chimps will fight it all out and then be friends a few hours later. They will often use a sort of trust exercise like putting their hand into the others mouth, sort of saying 'are we good now?' Then they will start grooming each other.
@rsteve388 @coffees

Forgot to post yesterday for #nfn21. My coworker recommended this podcast to me and I finally started it yesterday. Most of my podcast posts will be from this series. The first episode was about volcanology. #TIL that volcanos can breathe and that the last eruption of Mt. St. Helen's was triggered by a landslide. 10 pts.
@rsteve388 @coffees

1. The Baby-sitters Club
2. Rainy
3. Working in the warm building at work. It is a start below freezing day

#WondrousWednesday @Eggs

Thank you sooo much @DanaManiac for my #basicwitchswap box! I'm really looking forward to trying out thrme runes and enjoying the treats. The candles smell lovely. Thanks again!
Thanks to @sprainedbrain and @mklong for hosting!

Wow! @alexus_sb you have put together such a wonderful #hauntedhallowswap box. Thank you sooo much, I feel really spoiled. The books are great and the goodies look so yummy! And don't worry about what you thought might offend, I'm totally not offended and really excited to peruse them. I'm sorry it took me so long to post. I worked yesterday and then hosted my nibbling for a sleepover.
Thank you @wanderinglynn for hosting!

My #hauntedhallowswap package arrived today! I don't know who it is from though.
@wanderinglynn

My #basicwitchswap package arrived today! @sprainedbrain @mklong
@DanaManiac yours should be arriving Monday.

My packages for #basicwitchswap and #hauntedhallowswap were dropped off at the post office yesterday. They should reach their recipients on Monday.
@wanderinglynn @mklong @sprainedbrain

@Bookgoil Kristen we got each other the same socks! Lol. I love everything, thank you so much. The books look great and so does the tea and popcorn. The tote is fabulous, Agatha Christie is one if my favorite authors! Thank you thank you! Happy Fall!
#litsylovefallswap @rsteve388

Rachel thank you so much for the books and the goodies! The books are great. I can't wait to try the chocolate. It's finally cool here and the apple cider is going to work with me. Thanks again and Happy Fall!
@rsteve388 @Avanders #fallingforfallswap

@Bookgoil my #litsylovefallswap package has arrived. If I can get to the post office after work this week I will ship yours then. If not, I will be Mon morning when I'm off. I'm shipping priority so should still be plenty of time.

1. Sometimes at work.
2. I do, no idea what size. I wear a size 7 shoe.
3. Depends on my mood. I do lean towards the darker shades of colors e.g. mauve vs pink
4. Hoodie
5. Bookmarks, booksleeves
6. Mine was the Bride of Frankenstein during high school, at work, a kid was a pill bug.
7. Occasionally a ball cap (at a ball game or when its raining at work) or a beanie during winter though I usually wear an ear warmer.
#HHS @wanderinglynn

I found 2 boxes like this outside my door today. I'm assuming that it is a #fffs box. @rsteve388 is this from you? The name is the same.
@avanders

@magyklyXdelish I'm so sorry to keep you waiting. I thought I posted this over the weekend and then realized I forgot. I absolutely love everything! Thank you so much!
#merryunbirhdayswap @aperfectmjk

@magyklyXdelish I received my #merryunbirhdayswap package! I haven't opened it yet because I decided to start my vacation off with it. Which means I'll open it tonight.
@aperfectmjk Mine will go out Monday. I'll post a pic.

1. Alice in Wonderland
2. Once upon a time to reread many things in life.
#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView

1. When I was younger, I reread many of the series that were my favorites. I don't have time to reread as much now.
2. If I'm wondering, cover art will prompt me to look at it and read the blurb, but not necessarily buy/read.
3. I read the tagged book last year and really liked it.
#thoughtfulthursday @MoonWitch94

Danielle Bodeman has just an inherited a house from a great aunt, a house that she didn't know existed. Upon her arrival, she finds a ghost who can't leave and some mysteries on her hands. First she is trying to find out how her ghost died, he's adamant he didn't kill himself. The other, an unknown, has people breaking into her house. Can she solve them? I enjoyed this audiobook. The only gripe I had was that some chapters seem to end abruptly.

1. The earliest event I can actually remember was the Exxon Valdez oil spill. 9/11 was at the start of my first year in college so just when I was beginning life as an adult.
2. Mostly library. Being in an apartment limits my book collection
3. The tagged along with Nancy Drew, The Babysitters Club, Sweet Valley. I devoured many of these books over and over.
#wondrouswednesday @Eggs

I don't have a lot of Alice in Wonderland stuff. Though not pictured, I do have the mug with the disappearing Cheshire cat. The tree isn't particularly Alice, but the quote on the charm is one of my favorites. Below that is a bag around the size of a pencil bag. The last picture is an amazing piece of artwork. There is finally a second in the series, but I don't have it yet.
#MerryUnbirthdaySwap @aperfectmjk

The Alice in Wonderland book of the Twisted Tales series. I really liked this one. It starts with an older Alice who thinks Wonderland was a dream from childhood. When she develops the pictures she takes of various people in the "real" world, she suddenly starts to see images of their Wonderland counterparts. Then she discovers that she can only reach Wonderland seemingly while dreaming. She is the only one who can save it, ?

I love Alice in Wonderland and I just signed up for the #merryunbirthdayswap that is hosted by @aperfectmjk ! Check out her page for the link!

This was a very interesting book that discusses the possibility that depression, in some cases, may be linked to body inflammation. There is some very compelling evidence that is discussed. I have a science background, but I do think that this can be followed by someone without that background as things are explained fairly well. I want to look more into this to see if there has been any progress on this possibility.

The Snow White story of the Twisted Tales series, what if the Queen poisoned the Prince? I debated between a pick and a so-so on this one. The story was predictable, I saw how the outcome would happen. However, I did enjoy the back story of the evil Queen, how she got there, and the involvement of the magic mirror. For that I rate it a low pick. I always enjoy interesting back stories.
#seriesread2021 @TheSpineView

Katie's wedding is just a week away and everything is going well until her future SIL's ex husband shows up, and later is murdered. SIL found him and is a suspect. This is enough for Katie to get involved, but there is magical residue as well. I really enjoy this series, and I really enjoy it on audio as I really like the narrator.

So my goal for the #AnyWayYouReadathon was to finish 3 of my in progress books which I managed to accomplish. Even better is that they can all count for a challenge or 2, which I have seriously neglected and need to work on. Thanks for hosting @kimmypete1 @Eggbeater @MidnightBookGirl !

I haven't participated in a readathon for quite awhile. Maybe it will help me get back into the swing of things. I have several books, both audio and physical, that are in progress. My goal is to finish at least 3. I work today and tomorrow but Sunday is free and expected to be rainy.
#AnyWayYouReadathon @kimmypete1 @Eggbeater @MidnightBookGirl

Leila you have spoiled me! The booksleeve has foxes! The books look great, I can't wait to try the tea, and you have fed my key lime addiction. I've been looking for that kit kat flavor with no luck. Thank you so much!
#sliceofsummerswap @Catsandbooks

@Catsandbooks What I was waiting for showed up today. I have everything boxed and will be taking it to the post office tomorrow after work. You've got 2/3rds of your swap, this will be the last 1/3. I still can't believe I missed that bag of stuff. 🤦‍♀️
#sliceofsummerswap

@Catsandbooks Leila my #sliceofsummerswap package has arrived. The mailman picked up the main box of yours today, and you should have it by the end of the week. There will be a smaller package coming your way, but I'm still waiting on it. I might be contacting the seller soon. It's very aggravating.

@Readergrrl Thank you for the journals and the bookmark. It is very sweet but totally unnecessary. I completely understand how life gets in the way. If you'd like, I will happily send The Lace Reader to you when I get it back so that you can read it. Just let me know.

@catiewithac thank you so much for the #litsylovesummerswap goodies. Everything looks wonderful!
Thanks for hosting @Bookgoil and @rsteve388 !

I have to work outside this stormy morning but I'm taking comfort with some tea and using this adorable tea strainer from @KatieDid927 . How cute is this?

@KatieDid927 I am in awe! I asked for my #staycationintimeswap to be about tea and Katie went above and beyond. She sent me to Japan with all varieties of green tea. I can't wait to try the various teas. I've used matcha powder in smoothies before, but have never made an actual cup and now I can. I already tried the green tea mochi which was very good, though not all all what I was expecting. Thank you so much!!!!
@Chrissyreadit

Sent my #litsylovesummerswap package out today.
@Bookgoil @rsteve388

I forgot to take a picture, but @KatieDid927 your #staycationintimeswap package is on its way, expected delivery is Sat.
@Chrissyreadit

@catiewithac my #litsylovesummerswap package has arrived!
@Bookgoil @rsteve388

@KatieDid927 my #staycationintimeswap package arrived today!
@Chrissyreadit

1. Blues
2. Key lime, berries, watermelon, citrus
3. Ades, water, tea
4. Just being outside relaxing

@Catsandbooks #sliceofsummerswap

Gah! I have totally lost track of days, I've had a rough week. Here is my #bookspin #doublespin #bookspinbingo list @TheAromaofBooks

@Bookwormjillk Jill, thank you so much for the #litsylovespringswap package! I love everything and you spoiled me. And LOL about getting each other the same book! That made my day. Thanks again!
Thank you @Bookgoil and @rsteve388 for organizing!

@Bookwormjillk I received my #litsylovespringswap package the other day. Yours was sent yesterday.
@rsteve388 @Bookgoil

March #bookspin #bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks

Here are some choices for #lmpbc #groupI . Do any of these sound good? @Readergrrl @Mynameisacolour @rjsthumbelina

Thank you so much @BarkingMadRun for my #Bookcupidswap gift! It looks great! Happy Valentine's Day!
Thanks for hosting and a Happy Valentine's Day to you @candority !