It's been a while since the last news update but as usual, summer has been pretty hot and busy. Mr. Barb and I had a five-day weekend which started June 19th, but I spent four of those five days repainting and redecorating the bathroom. Our home is 124 years old and doesn't have central air so there is no AC in the bathroom and as the heat index was over 98 on most of those days, I could only work a few hours before being totally exhausted. Most of it is done now just waiting for a few things we ordered to come in and put on the finishing touches.
We are also on our annual 4th of July staycation right now. We aren't doing anything spectacular except hanging out with the pups, doing a few more things around the home, and chilling. I've managed to finish two books on my first two days off so I'm hoping that trend can continue. I also need to get my haircut if my stylist can work me in. It's been a while and I need about six inches taken off.
We watched two really good movies over the weekend. First up was Furiosa, the latest in the Mad Max saga. I really enjoyed it and if you like action movies or any of the previous Mad Max ones, then you don't want to miss this one. We also watched The Watchers. I wanted to read the book first but that wasn't happening. However, I'm glad we jumped in because it was a great Saturday night scary feature. I highly recommend it.
The pups are doing fine. Apollo went to the vet and the vet wants to monitor his lump on his leg a while. It's sitting right on a major vein and his vet says if it doesn't grow and it stays soft, then he's not too worried. He and Zekey are enjoying their summer, but it's been so hot they haven't been able to walk too much
A fresh month means fresh new reads and I have a lot planned this month. Here's what I think is up first this month. I'd love to get all three of these read before heading back to work on July 8th but that's probably wishful thinking.
A Novel Love Story - Ashley Posten
Still, Dark Places - Christina Graves
I also received a few ARCs which I'm thrilled about and appreciate more than I can express.
The Visitor - Kevin Bachar
An Academy for Liars - Alexis Henderson
Influencer - Adam Cesare
Pretty Dead Things - Lilian West
Memorials - Richard Chizmar
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