Farm News - January 21, 2024

 

Major update - it's cold!  No surprise there huh?  I know people have it a lot worse than I do here, and I am in West Virginia, so I do expect winter but still.  I keep reminding myself that last year around the holidays we were in the -20 wind chill temps, and I survived.  But last year I was a year younger, and I also didn't have a puppy that needs to go out every 2 hours and who refuses to come back in when he should.  

I also celebrated my birthday this past week and took Friday off from work so I could have a celebratory three-day weekend.  Mr. Mike got me a giant birthday cookie, a boxer travel mug and some Dr. Pepper Strawberry Cream soda which is my favorite and becoming harder and harder to find.  He knows the way to my heart.  The pups love the snow though and when it wasn't too dangerous for them, we did allow them outside to play some.

I currently have three books I need to get finished by the end of January.  End of Watch is a buddy read with Stormi, I'm still reading Hunt on Dark Waters, which is good, but I just sat it down for other things, and The Devil Came Down the Mountain releases on the 30th.  I am on the Horrorsmith Publishing arc team and really want to get an honest review up for this one. I am also reading The Death of Prince Rogers Nelson: An Investigation but it's a non-fiction account of the 18-month police investigation into his death so I'm only reading it in spurts.  

I also was approved for arcs from some HIGHLY anticipated releases so it was good 2 weeks from Netgalley.  Thanks to them and all the publishers.  I will link the titles to Goodreads so you can check them out if you wish.

Legacy of Temptation: Larissa Ione

An Enchanting Case of Spirits: Melissa Holtz

Made for You: Jenna Satterthwaite

The Gathering: C.J. Tudor

Incidents Around the House: Josh Malerman

The Drowning House: Cherie Priest

And finally, I feel down the Apple TV rabbit hole with their 3-month free trial and am watching Servant.  Even Mr. Mike likes it.  We are currently on Episode 6 of Season 2.  The good thing is all four seasons have dropped and the series has ended so we can binge until our heart's content.

Hope everyone is staying warm and safe.  Have a great week!