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The Longest Day: Celebrating the Summer Solstice | Wendy Pfeffer

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A warm welcome to June and the start of our 2nd #MidsummerSolace event. I'm so ready for relaxing, hanging out, chatting books, buddyreads, all things hygge and summer fun with you.

Let's start with a 'how are you and what you have been up to' thread. 🌞😊💚💐🌞

All are welcome to join us. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.

@TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit @jenniferw88

AllDebooks @Faranae @Deblovestoread @Marmie7 @Julsmarshall @PaperbackPirate @dabbe @quietjenn @Charityann @peaKnit @Librarybelle @Read4life @BarkingMadRead @TheAromaofBooks @Sarahreadstoomuch @Cazxxx @wanderinglynn @Soscha @Lizpixie @Readergrrl 6mo

AllDebooks @CrystalE02 @Catsandbooks @Dilara @tdrosebud @AmandaBlaze @Cupcake12 @Gissy @mcctrish @ElizaMarie @Cuilin @gossamerchild @TheKidUpstairs @Crinoline_Laphroaig @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm @TheSpineView @Larkken @julieclair 6mo

AllDebooks @MittenGirlPeach @JamieArc @sebrittainclark @BookwormAHN @MidnightBookGirl @IndoorDame @Bookwormjillk @ChasingOm @Texreader @StaceGhost @DebinHawaii @LocalTXLibrarian @kspenmoll @Sparklemn @Avanders @BethM @forestandcrow @quietlycuriouskate @TEArificbooks 6mo

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AllDebooks #buddyreads post https://litsy.com/p/bWhwc1pTSXA1 6mo

Lizpixie I‘m still working through the worst reading slump I‘ve ever had, my health is in a downward peak on the spreadsheet of life & my daughter & grandson have moved out and I‘m missing my little man like crazy. But I have a smutty werewolf romance so alls good👍 6mo

Bookwormjillk I have to get up and work but I am trapped in bed by cats so that might not happen. I‘m looking forward to the calmer days of summer. 6mo

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm June is a busy month for us. This is our only weekend where there isn‘t something planned for every day. 😅 I‘m hoping to get some things done around the house but also to try and fit in as much reading as I can. Might lean more towards reading, I could use some downtime. 6mo

Librarybelle It‘s my birthday weekend, so there will be lots of cake and fun! 😂 For the rest of June, my big focus is finishing my coursework in proofreading and laying the groundwork to market myself as a freelance proofreader. Exciting, yet scary. It‘s my first summer in decades that I‘ve not had to plan a library summer reading program, and it feels so weird. But, this gives me more time to read and enjoy life! 6mo

Julsmarshall Work has been busy for me but not unreasonably so and I‘m looking forward to a relaxing weekend full of reading. It is great to catch up with everyone, Happy Birthday @Librarybelle ! 6mo

Librarybelle Thanks, @Julsmarshall ! ❤️ 6mo

TheDaysGoBy I‘m gonna jump in to this! Hopefully life doesn‘t get in the way too much lol. June should be fairly quiet which is a bit unusual in my family but I know summer will fly regardless 6mo

TheDaysGoBy @Lizpixie Sorry to hear about your health! I‘ve had a rough patch recently too but doing what I can to make sure it doesn‘t slow me down. Hope you rest as much as you can and get to feeling better soon! 6mo

mcctrish We have all of June left in school and the contract teachers are frantically writing report cards ( I‘m a sub) so it‘s busy busy work wise, June always flys by. Happy Birthday @Librarybelle and @Lizpixie I do hope June has you feeling better 6mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @mcctrish ! ❤️ 6mo

Avanders Hi all! Happy birthday @Librarybelle !! And so sorry to hear about your updates @Lizpixie , but happy about that book for you 😈 This sounds glorious @AllDebooks : “relaxing, hanging out, chatting books, buddyreads, all things hygge and summer fun”… trying to get some of that myself this weekend! 🌈🌳🌞🪼 6mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @Avanders ! ❤️ 6mo

TheBookHippie @Librarybelle Your card is enroute! 🤣😵‍💫🎉💜 Happy Birthday!! 6mo

TheBookHippie June. Breathe in Breathe out!!! It‘s been a long few weeks. 6mo

TheBookHippie @Lizpixie oh I‘ve had that! Sending love & light!!!! 6mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @TheBookHippie ! ❤️ 6mo

Chrissyreadit Happy Happy Birthday @Librarybelle I hope all your bday wishes come true 🎂 6mo

Chrissyreadit @Lizpixie I hope your book is deliciously distracting and you recover soon. i also hope you get to find new ways to feel connected to your family. 6mo

Chrissyreadit I‘m a mixed bag of #chaosasusual - still working on weeds and seeds- based on hand and knee pain - but also have a beautiful new seating space out back. Still trying to work on health work balance and it‘s one heck of a balancing act. (as many of you know). But the season is lovely to be present in. 6mo

Librarybelle Thank you @Chrissyreadit ! ❤️ 6mo

IndoorDame May left me in a a rough spot both health wise and emotionally, but I‘m finished work so I have time to focus on recovery, and I‘m excited about the start of Pride and the nice weather! 🏳️‍🌈🌞🏳️‍⚧️ 6mo

kspenmoll @Librarybelle Happy birthday! I hope you eat lots of cake!🎂 sending you good vibes regarding proofreading- My guess is that you will find lots of work. 6mo

kspenmoll @Lizpixie I am so sorry about the heath challenges you are facing along with the sadness your daughter & grandson moving out brings. Read as many smutty werewolf books as you need to manage all this. 💙❤️🩵 6mo

kspenmoll @mcctrish Yippee! 6 more days of instruction, exams then I am out of the HS for the summer 6/17 6mo

kspenmoll @Chrissyreadit Take a picture of your outdoor space! 6mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @kspenmoll ! ❤️ 6mo

kspenmoll @IndoorDame Glad work is done & you can focus on you. 🩵❤️💙 6mo

Read4life Happy birthday, @Librarybelle 🎉🤣. @Lizpixie sending good thoughts & hugs to you. 💙💙 6mo

Read4life I‘m still recovering from hand surgery. I miss writing!! Spring storms are causing my migraines to rage. But, I‘m focusing on the positives and loving that my daughter is home for the summer. My son will be visiting for a week at the end of June so I have that to look forward to. 6mo

TheAromaofBooks So lovely to hear how everyone is doing, both good and bad!! I admire all of you for looking for the sunshine!!! So lovely to be a part of this community - looking forward to reading with all of you!!! 💕 @Lizpixie @Librarybelle @Bookwormjillk @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm @Julsmarshall @TheDaysGoBy @mcctrish @Avanders @TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit @IndoorDame @kspenmoll @Read4life 💕 6mo

TheAromaofBooks Busy/somewhat stressful May helping with my grandma as we all continue to deal with losing Grandpa and all the changes that has brought to the family. Happy to start summer, windows open and flowers growing, trying to stay positive and focus on the blessings!! 6mo

dabbe @Librarybelle HB! 💙🩵💙 6mo

dabbe @Lizpixie Sending hugs your way, and I hope that smutty book helps! 💙🩵💙 6mo

dabbe @Chrissyreadit Being present is an excellent way to live. Hope you're balanced and that the health starts swinging upwards. 💙🩵💙 6mo

dabbe @IndoorDame Sending you 💙🩵💙. And 🤗🤗🤗. And 🌈🌈🌈. 6mo

dabbe @kspenmoll @mcctrish Hang in there! 💙🩵💙 6mo

dabbe @Read4life Sending 💙🩵💙 and 🤗🤗🤗. 6mo

dabbe @TheAromaofBooks Sending 💙🩵💙 and 🤗🤗🤗. 6mo

dabbe If the only stress I have right now is to gird my loins for the 115º+ temps that are about to come, I am indeed truly lucky. June reminds me of that. 🌞

“In early June the world of leaf and blade and flowers explodes, and every sunset is different.” ~John Steinbeck 6mo

AllDebooks Thank you all so much for this response. ❤ You have made my day !😍 I'm going to grab a drink and work my way through replying to you all. x 6mo

AllDebooks @Lizpixie Urgh, I hate reading slumps! I always get out of them by switching to short stories or audiobooks. Hope we can get you out of it. Illness is no fun, wishing you well soon. 🌼 It must be such a wrench, having your family move out. Had they been with you for a long time? I hope they're still local, so it's easy to meet up. Lol, what a way to break your reading slump!! 😅🐺 📙 6mo

AllDebooks @Bookwormjillk Lol, sounds like a good place to be! 😻 Me too, looking forward to some sunshine and longer days. x 6mo

AllDebooks @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm Sounds hectic, but hopefully good fun! Wishing you a relaxing weekend x 6mo

AllDebooks @Librarybelle 🌸🎂😍 Yay!! Happy Birthday weekend!! x
Good luck with the rest of your course and marketing. a change is as good as a rest, they say. Wishing you a fun summer now that you have a lighter workload. x 6mo

AllDebooks @Julsmarshall It really is great to catch up with everyone. It's put the biggest smile on my face. x 6mo

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm @TheAromaofBooks I‘m sorry to hear about your grandpa. Sending love to you and your family. ❤️ 6mo

AllDebooks @TheDaysGoBy A warm welcome to #LitSolace and our #MidsummerSolace event. Here's to a lovely, relaxing June full of summer fun. x 6mo

AllDebooks @mcctrish It is a crazy time of year for teaching staff. At least you're free of writing reports. Here's to a lovely summer. 🍻 6mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @Read4life @dabbe @AllDebooks ! ❤️ 6mo

AllDebooks @Avanders Here's to a whole month of it. 🍹Wishing you a chilled weekend. x 6mo

dabbe @Librarybelle Check your email when you get a chance! 💙🩵💙 6mo

AllDebooks @TheBookHippie Sending hugs 🌹❤ 🌹 I'm really looking forward to this event as a time to reflect and relax after a tough few months. I've certainly missed the Litsy community, for sure. x 6mo

AllDebooks @Chrissyreadit I feel your frustration. I have similar health problems that impact how much gardening I can do and there is so much to do at this time of year. It's easy to get overwhelmed with it all. Then I sit in it and focus on the plants and wildlife and it makes me so happy. 😍 So glad to have you with us for this event, hope it helps with the stresses of life. x 6mo

AllDebooks @IndoorDame Wishing you well. I hope this event helps you rest and relax. Do you have anything fun planned for Pride? ❤🌈 ❤ 6mo

TheAromaofBooks Thank you @dabbe !!! 6mo

AllDebooks @kspenmoll Woohoo! Enter Alice Cooper's summer anthem. 😅 🎸
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AllDebooks @Read4life Yikes, sounds painful. Wishing you well soon. Lots to be grateful for, wishing you a lovely family summer. x 6mo

TheAromaofBooks @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm - Thank you!!! He was a week shy of 93 so it doesn't feel like it should have been such a shock, but he literally had a heart attack while grocery shopping, so it was very abrupt for all of us 💔 It has been six months but we are still making a lot of adjustments as Grandma needs a lot of care. She'll be 93 in two weeks!!! They were married 71 years! 6mo

AllDebooks @TheAromaofBooks I agree, it is so lovely to catch up with everyone. x 6mo

AllDebooks @TheAromaofBooks What a sad time for your family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Grief is such a tangible emotion. I hope you are taking care of yourself too, as well as your family. Sending love and hugs to you, Sarah. x 6mo

AllDebooks @dabbe We have to take our blessings where we can. Love the Steinbeck quote. x 6mo

AllDebooks I think I'm all caught up!! I'll double-check in the morning.

I've been pretty quiet on Litsy over the last few months. It is so good to be back. I've been dealing with a family bereavement, my teens are all in exam season, there's family drama and honestly, I've had enough of the dramatics. Life is too short and time is too precious for such nonsense! I'm loving tending my garden as a way to relax and have been counting the days down ⬇ (edited) 6mo

AllDebooks Until the start of June and #MSS ❤ It seems like it's fallen at an opportune time for a fair few of us. So here's to reconnecting and enjoying each other's company through the summer. xxxx

A big thank you to @TheBookHippie for organising the #MSScardswap and @jenniferw88 for organising the #NaturalitsyMidSummerSwap and to @chrissyreadit for co-hosting, alongside me and @TheBookHippie xxx (edited) 6mo

dabbe @AllDebooks 💙🩵💙 6mo

IndoorDame @kspenmoll thanks! 6mo

IndoorDame @dabbe 🩵🤗🩵 6mo

IndoorDame @AllDebooks thank you! It‘s good to see you back here. Pride is still up in the air, but I have a few exciting possibilities on the horizon this month 😊 6mo

TheAromaofBooks Thank you @AllDebooks !!! Being at Grandma's more does give me extra reading time, so there's a silver lining 😂 6mo

Julsmarshall I‘m so sorry for your loss, @TheAromaofBooks Glad you are able to be there with your Grandma. 6mo

Julsmarshall @dabbe I feel you. It was only 90 degrees today but next week looks tough and I‘m not ready! 6mo

dabbe @Julsmarshall I keep telling myself that I'm lucky to have an outdoor sauna that is HUGE! 🤩😂😀 6mo

Catsandbooks Unfortunately I've been struggling with my mental health and some health issues, so I haven't been super active on Litsy. I'm doing a bit better but most things feel exhausting. I don't know how active I'll be for the events but I'll still be around. 6mo

julieclair I am so thankful that #MidSummerSolace is coming at a time when so many of us really need a calming, supportive, relaxing event. I love that you asked this question, @AllDebooks , and I really admired everyone‘s honest answers. And I love how everyone is focusing on positive things. Who would have guessed that werewolf romances could be so restorative?🤣😂 @Lizpixie @TheDaysGoBy @Chrissyreadit @IndoorDame @Read4life @TheAromaofBooks @catsandbooks 6mo

TheAromaofBooks @Julsmarshall - Thank you so much 💕 💕 6mo

TheAromaofBooks @julieclair @Lizpixie - Werewolf romances for the win 😂 6mo

DebinHawaii Hi everyone, as usual I am late to the party. Thank you @AllDebooks for this event & the question. TBH I am vacillating between being okay & not okay both mentally & physically & most of May, I have spent feeling drained & exhausted. A lot of it is work. I left a really toxic environment last April that knocked out all my confidence & it was a slow climb back in a new company this year. Then changes happened & I find myself struggling again ⬇️ 6mo

DebinHawaii …although without the toxicity.. My asthma flares with it & that keeps me from excercising & I‘m not happy with my health & weight right now & really, I just feel old & tired & overwhelmed & sad most of the time. Trying to dig out & find my happy place again. I started #5JoysFriday to help focus on the positives in life & it helps me along with journaling & daily gratitude practice but I feel like I‘m on the edge of a slippery slope of life.⬇️ (edited) 6mo

DebinHawaii …But I am grateful for Litsy & this group & the card swap & #LitsyLove & it helps to not feel alone. So thank you everyone. 💛💛💛 6mo

DebinHawaii Happy Birthday/Birthday Weekend @Librarybelle !!! 🎉🎂🎈I hope you are enjoying it! 6mo

DebinHawaii @Lizpixie I think I need to try a smutty werewolf book! 😉 Hoping things get on the upswing for you health wise & reading wise. 💛💛💛 6mo

DebinHawaii @TheAromaofBooks Sending you love & strength for you & your grandma. I‘m so sorry for your loss. 💜 6mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @DebinHawaii ! ❤️ 6mo

julieclair @DebinHawaii #5JoysFriday is helping ALL of us focus on life‘s positive. And the weeks when we don‘t feel like participating are the weeks when we really need to. 💙 Sending you love and light. ☀️ 6mo

peaKnit So glad to be here among all the honesty. It‘s hard to be vulnerable but deepens life so much. 🩷 6mo

Chrissyreadit @IndoorDame I hope you feel better!!! Also HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! 6mo

Chrissyreadit @TheAromaofBooks I hope you are all able to enjoy beautiful moments to help ease your grief. I know it can be hard but what a beautiful testement of how he was loved to be so missed. 6mo

Chrissyreadit @Catsandbooks sending you love and I hope you are able to feel better. I know that litsy friends have really and truly helped me feel better emotionally when i‘ve had some struggles due to life and you are a loved part of this community so i hope you can reach out if you need some emotional virtual hugging and hand holding. you have my number if you need a friend 💛 6mo

Chrissyreadit @DebinHawaii I am so grateful for you and your participation in so many fun activities- I love #5joysFriday and i‘m sometimes not in a great place myself- but i think i will put more effort in because @julieclair is right about needing it. I wish i could hang out with you and share space lounging and eating soup and reading good books. I hope you are able to feel better and regain your confidence. 6mo

IndoorDame @Chrissyreadit thanks! Good luck finding more balance! It‘s a constant struggle for me as well, but some stretches definitely seem harder than others. 6mo

TheBookHippie @Catsandbooks 💚☀️💚 I‘ve been there. Sending you light. Hoping reading all the posts this month when you can will help. 6mo

TheBookHippie @IndoorDame 🩷🏳️‍🌈 sending so much light!! I‘m excited for your summer, hoping you get some renewal. 6mo

TheBookHippie @DebinHawaii ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️ your 5 joys is helping so much! I‘m so sorry to hear you‘re struggling. I have felt my age in my bones and being this past month as well. Sending light and positivity to you, friend. It was so incredibly brave to start a new job. I‘m so glad it‘s not toxic. 6mo

TheBookHippie @TheAromaofBooks ❤️ grandparents are such special people. I hope your grandma is doing better than last we talked. 🩷 6mo

Catsandbooks @Chrissyreadit Thank you Chrissy, that's very kind of you! ❤️ 6mo

Catsandbooks @TheBookHippie thank you! I could use more support and community so my goal this month is to be more involved on Litsy again. ❤️ 6mo

TheAromaofBooks @DebinHawaii - Thank you for your encouragement!! I hope your path gets smoother. 💕 It's tough to feel like you're on a treadmill of frustration and not actually getting anywhere despite the trouble! But I try to believe that that next beautiful vista is just ahead!!! 6mo

TheAromaofBooks @Chrissyreadit - Thank you!! I try to remember that the reason we miss him so much is because of all the wonderful memories he has left us with 💕 6mo

TheAromaofBooks @TheBookHippie - Thank you!! She is up and down, which is reasonable all things considered. My cousin had a baby two weeks ago so my aunt has been gone pretty much all of May and we are starting to get a little weary on our own!! 6mo

Charityann Looks fun! 6mo

AllDebooks @Charityann You're welcome to join in. Would you like me to add you to the taglist? 6mo

Charityann @AllDebooks Sure!😃 6mo

AllDebooks @Charityann Great to have you join us. Here's the link to our #buddyreads if you wanted to participate. We're using #LitSolace (tag for the whole year) and #MidsummerSolace (tag for this event). https://litsy.com/p/bWhwc1pTSXA1 6mo

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