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#5JoysFriday

1) The husband who said “if that‘s what you want to do, go for it” when I sent him a pic of the pug that might be available at the shelter.
2) We‘ve named him Pippin. He is smart, loving, and as rambunctious as all get out even with a broken leg.
3) He already is a mama‘s boy and is filling a hole in my heart.
4) He is the best at keeping me distracted from the things I‘m not ready to pay attention to
5) 🌞 today

@DebinHawaii

#5JoysFriday

1) The gratitude and love I have for this community has no bounds.
2) That I had the appropriate coffee mug for Wednesday morning.
3) My cousin who reminded me it‘s ok to take time and sit with my feelings
4) All the things I found where others expressed those feelings better I could.
5) My husband who gives me the space to work it out in my time and fashion.

Tagging everyone who wants to share.

@DebinHawaii

#5JoysFriday
Pictured:
1) my seasonal/holiday wall shelves.
2) my morning coffee view in Wenatchee in central Washington.
3) came home to a descaled keurig by a thoughtful hubby

Not pictured:
4) Had to change insurances and am saving ~$400 every 6 months…more books in my future
5) And the most important is the time I had with my dad. I‘m grateful everyday for how we‘ve grown in our relationship

Tagging one and all!

@DebinHawaii

#5JoysFriday

1) Finished my October cross stitch that I started last year. Will frame it this week.
2) Took the NYT game personality quiz and the description is totally me
3) Joined the Y and started swimming. Water is my happy place.
4) Green Day Wednesday night to wrap up a summer of concerts. American Idiot is still one of my all time faves.
5) #LitSolace fall card swap. So much joy!

Share your joys!

@DebinHawaii

#5JoysFriday

1 & 2) Two favorite bands dropped new albums - Airborne Toxic Event and Snow Patrol
3) #LitSolaceFallCardSwap cards are arriving. I‘m saving for the 22nd
4) New quilting project - bag for microwave bakers - recipient says it works great
5) After much deliberation I‘ve set my full retirement date. This upcoming tax season will be my last.

@DebinHawaii

#5JoysFriday

No pics this week. This week‘s joys are all about friendship.

1) A fun late birthday lunch with a good friend.
2) A long phone call with another on speaker while she crafted at her home and I declutterred my sewing room.
3) A friend talking me down off the ledge when something did not go well. A much needed different perspective!
4) And my hubby who still makes me laugh everyday
5) The joy found in gratitude.

@DebinHawaii

#AboutABook #YouveReread

Today I learned that the tagged book was made into a movie released in 1965! It‘s been a favorite book since my first reading as a teen. I hope I can find it streaming somewhere.

Update: Movie is currently unavailable and will likely remain so. The review says “amateurishly acted, badly written and hideously directed”. I would hate to see it ruin such a lovely book. So never mind 😁

@Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Thanks for tagging me, @DebinHawaii 😽 #5JoysFriday

#5JoysFriday

1) The Olympics and being retired so I can watch it all.
2) Concert with my kids. I was there to see AFI but 30 Sec put on a good show.
3) Friend and chicken Schwarma for lunch
4) My dad‘s random calls to talk about what he‘s reading. Currently the Goodwin.
5) Booker longlist

Want to play @AnnCrystal @Nottheseason @TheLudicReader

@DebinHawaii

#5JoysFriday

1) Last of my lilies
2) Project in progress
3) Truth be told I hate AC but when the temp gets above 90 I am grateful
4) Yummy ice cream
5) Day with my daughter

@DebinHawaii

It is early morning-hence my tagged book.
#5JoysFriday

1) Poe makes me laugh daily as he sits on our bed to catch the wind crested by our fan. He is quite a character!
2) my porch- daily joy!
3) my son all dressed up for work- his paralegal internship is working for a state office - loves his boss, the work, everything about it. 😀
4) daily walks this week
5) #camplitsy24 books & discussions.

#SundayFunday

I reread the tagged book every year or so and I have reread Dune, LOTR, HP, The Hunger Games and a few others over the years.

@BookmarkTavern

I don‘t reread often but the tagged book holds a special place in my heart so I reread it once every year or two.

#Littenswanttoknow

Sharing this quote from the tagged book is like preaching to the choir but I know you all get it and it is a blessing to be amongst you who love books as much as I do. So thankful for this community and all the ways you enrich my life. Thank you.

I talk a lot about this book as it is one of my all time favorites. It would be a perfect choice for #Booked2021‘s “Underrated or lessor known” prompt. It is a lovely book.

I ordered new lamps for my nightstands, but they were smaller than I pictured in my head. No worries, my TBR stack has come to the rescue!

#TBR #LIGHTreading #tea

It is time for a giveaway! I hit 5000 litfluence thanks to all you lovely Littens and have been wanting to do a giveaway so everyone please enter. I will have my hubby draw from the hat on 6/15 and will mail by 6/30. Can‘t wait to hear about your books! #Debra‘s5Kgiveaway @Kdgordon88

1) The tagged book and Harry Potter series
2) same as 1
3) Excel spreadsheet since 1998 and stared using Goodreads again this year
4) Dizzy and Dahlia catching the morning sunshine

Thanks for the tag @Centique
#wonderouswednesday @Eggs

#imdreamingof joy in the morning (toddler style) when it's time to open presents! #seasonsreadings

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @vkois88

I loved A Tree Grows in Brooklyn so I decided to read another by this author. Loved this one too!! Such a sweet little story!

To our #jb #justbecause group...I have received cards and gifts galore. I will posts pics and send thanks soon. All of it brings me joy but being able to send a small something and make someone else‘s day increases my joy ten-fold. I love this group so much! It means the world to me and helps me to remember to choose joy!

Pic is from Pinterest.

Another used bookstore trip. I took some old books in for credit and, as usual, used it all up plus some for more books. 😋 The owner always tells me she doesn‘t have a problem with that. 😆

#7favesin7days. Day 4 @lauren.lerner

Well this was a wonderful way to wake up this morning. I'm sorry I've been a bit neglectful on here lately. I'm still trying to get into the swing of having a routine and unfortunately, there's very little time for reading during the week. I still love you all and hopefully I'll be back on here like I used to be. Gotta learn that time management lol 💖💖💖💖😘😘😘😘

What could be more joyful in the morning than cake for breakfast? 😄 #readandeat #somethingforsept #day3 #septemberphotochallenge #bookandeat #cakeforbreakfast