#5JoysFriday @Debinhawaii

1. The Blue Wave. 💙🌊💙🌊💙 Hoping for an even bigger one next year!
2. Our temps didn't hit above 90 degrees. Grateful for small mercies.
3. Survived the following in one day: a Pippa episode, a Covid vaccine, a flu vaccine, a fall in my house which led to an ambulance ride to the local hospital and a couple of staples in the noggin. Plus shot #3: a tetanus one. Fun day.
4. Matt. #always
5. Kate & Pippa. #always

#FridayHappyReadingHour

Happy Hour is also dinner hour: New England clam chowder, fresh parsley from our garden, and homemade croutons. Relaxing and reading HOUSE OF SILK for #TheLitsyIrregulars (#TLI). Have a lovely weekend, everyone!

#haikuhive #haikuaday

Poor Tate caught some criticism on Saturday for his shorts, especially by ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit. I had to haiku about it. #haikuisnowaverb

Who wears some short shorts?
Tate Sandell wears some short shorts.
Daisy Dukes are back.

#TakeThreeThursday #TTT @dabbe

Kansas, you really are in the middle, aren't you? And yes, Maryland is BELOW Connecticut for Pete's sake. And New Hampshire is EAST of Vermont. Sheesh.

Middle of the country, the New England small states, and the southeast (except Florida). Yikes! 1st score: 42/50 ... played two more times until I got it right. I just had to.
Link to an ad free version: https://www.bls.gov/k12/games/geography-quiz/

#haikuaday #haikuhive

First, I'm alright. Nothing a middle of the night visit to the emergency room can't fix. I slipped on our concrete floor in my slippery slippers while trying to give the dogs treats, and I fell back on the ol' noggin. Of course Pip ate all of the K-9 kabobs that fell around me. Quite the sight. Recuperating today. 🤪

Nothing like a fall
and some head staples to make
you feel really dumb.

#TTT #TakeThreeThursday @dabbe

It was getting harder and harder to keep this fun activity to just lists, so ... a new name! #TakeThreeThursday is a way for you to take three seconds or minutes to do whatever the activity is and to share whatever you‘d like to share––or not share. Please tag me so I can share in the fun! 🤩

Tagging a few to get the ball rolling. Link to quiz: https://www.sporcle.com/games/Matt/find_the_states

Had to share, especially with my Canadian friends. This tee is the #1 seller for the FUNNY TIMES newspaper. They can't keep it in stock.

If you've never heard of FUNNY TIMES, it's a fabulous (ahem) liberal-leaning newspaper with tons of cartoons, editorials, etc. that are, well, FUNNY! It's my most cherished reading now that we are actually living in #funnytimes. P.S. I don't work for them. 🤣

#shardlakebr #shardlaked #shardlakians @LitsyEvents

Hi, Tagged Shardlakians! Last call: As a thank you for going on this Shardlake journey with me, I have a little token I'd like to mail to you. Whether you finished all books or not, if interested, please fill out the information in the survey link: https://forms.gle/kpRanX93ZQowZKaM9 by this Thursday, 11/6. I will be the only one who sees it.

Thanks! 🖤#forevershardlaked🖤

#haikuaday #haikuhive

With a nod to HAMILTON. #myshot

Not throwin' my shot--
[needle aims, jabs in the arm]
to fight diseases.

#weirdwordwednesday #weirdwords @CBee

Boy, is this a good one to help with understanding a major logical fallacy. And why would we need that given today's political climate? 🧐

#WDNCW #WeDoNotCareWednesday @dabbe

Can't wait to hear these for today! Be sure to tag @dabbe!

We do not care that we made vaccination appointments for 11:30 AM today, showed up at 11:20 AM, still had to wait for half an hour, and had to refill ALL of the online info we had filled out yesterday. We are hoping the shots were correct and are glad they are done. We also don't care that we're resting the rest of the day. #maybeavodkashot 🤣

First published in 1872, Carmilla stands as one of the earliest works of vampire fiction—predating Dracula by over two decades—and has earned enduring attention for its atmospheric storytelling and complex themes. Le Fanu‘s prose is lush, gothic, and heavily descriptive, filled with misty forests, moonlit rooms, and an ever-present sense of unease. ⬇️

#haikuaday #haikuhive

I put my money where my haiku was yesterday.

Hand holds quiet power--
a mark becomes a voice heard.
A voice voted loudly.

#readingbracket2025 #readingbracket25 #readingbracket
@Catsandbooks 🧡🍁♥️

#readingbracket2025 #readingbracket25 #readingbracket
@CSeydel 🧡🍁♥️

#readyourkindle #readyourebooks #readyourbooks @CBee 🧡🍁♥️

My best laid plans.

#bookspin2025 #bookspin25 #bookspin @TheAromaofBooks 🧡🍁♥️

My two definite November Bookspin reads.

#readyourebooks #readyourbooks #readyourkindle #readwhateveryouhave @CBee 🧡🍁♥️

A little late and very boring, but it works for me.

#bookspin2025 #bookspin25 #bookspin @TheAromaofBooks 🧡🍁♥️

A little late and very boring, but it works for me.

#TuesdayTunes @TieDyeDude

I always listen to this album in late October-mid November for it has my favorite BM song: “When October Goes“ and is (obviously) fitting for this time period. It's a jazz album with many lyrics by Johnny Mercer: a total diversion from the pop Manilow stuff. 🧡🍁♥️

#haikuaday #haikuhive

Tomorrow we vote.
Another chance to have our
voices heard. Vote loudly.

#APoemADayIsh #PoetryPals
@lil1inblue @Cuilin

#OOTD Day 16

#mondaymood @Deblovestoread

Tomorrow's a big day for quite a few states. A major way to effect change is to get out there and vote. Vote “bigly“ ... and hopefully keep our democracy--well, what little we have that's left of it anyway. Yeah, quite a mood.

#APoemADayIsh #PoetryPals
@lil1inblue @Cuilin

#OOTD Day 15

#FavoriteReadoftheMonth @ChaptersofChaos (thanks for the tag! ♥️🍁🧡)

Favorite November read with the #hashtagbrigade.

#haikuhive #haikuaday

Posted this book for #SundayFunday and now can't get it out of my mind. It got me through 4th and 5th grade. Thanks, Ms. Blume. 🧡💜💛

#haikuaday #haikuhive
#beautybreak

♥️🍁🧡

#goodnewssunday @Deblovestoread 🧡💜💛

Links to these interesting articles are below:
1: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/nyregion/three-sisters-argosy-books.html?unlo...
2: https://parade.com/celebrities/julie-andrews-emma-walton-hamilton-mousical-book
3: https://screenrant.com/10-beloved-books-that-could-use-modern-day-adaptations/

#SundayFunday @BookmarkTavern

I will always be indebted to Judy Blume for getting me through some rough patched in my childhood. Back in 1975, this 10-year-old girl was the ONLY student in her class whose parents were going through a divorce. She thought her life was over. Enter this book. No one was writing for kids my age about these kind of issues ... until Ms. Blume. She had the pulse of Gen X kids, and she saved a lot of us. 🧡💜💛

Hopefully, a punny one. HH, everyone! 🧡🎃🖤

#5JoysFriday @Debinhawaii

1. Headline in the NYT just 10 minutes ago: “Government Ordered to Pay Food Stamp Benefits During Shutdown“. #justiceforall 💙✊🏻💙
2. The fabulous #AHRW box from @julieclair. Thanks again, m'dear! 🧡🎃🖤
3. Best pumpkin carving ever. 🎃
4. Lovely Halloween surprises from @Catiewithac. Thanks, friend! 🧡🎃🖤
5. Matt, Kate, & Pip. Since her new med regime: no seizures. 🙏🏻 Thanks to all who offered encouraging words. 🖤

#haikuaday #haikuhive

I've had such fun doing haikus for spooky books and movies. I'm kinda bummed it's over! 🖤🎃🧡

#FridayHappyReadingHour

Thanks for the tag, @kspenmoll! Cozied on my couch with a greyhound, my book, my dogs, and Matt. Hiding in the back and avoiding trick or treaters--only because our one dog Kate (the Little G[eneral] goes crazy if even a leaf blows. We're hoping to stay quiet back here. Matt's reading King's IT. And we're watching baseball. Go, Blue Jays! 💙⚾️🤍!!!
P.S. See the treadmill in the corner? Ain't doing that! 😂

#threelistthursday #tlt @dabbe

I'm creeped out by a lot of things! The three I chose are random ones.
1. Caves. Or should I say caving disasters. Just look that up on YouTube, especially the Nutty Putty Cave Incident. You'll see why.
2. Bugs. Or should I saw UGLY bugs. I love butterflies! I once had to get special permission to have my pin-an-insect biology project changed to pin-a-leaf instead.
3. I can't STAND my bare feet on anything. Truly.

#haikuhive #haikuaday

Yet another fave.

#TheLitsyIrregulars #TLI @Cuilin
#NoPlaceLikeHolmes

Alright, Sherlock Pastichers! How's everyone doing? I have to admit, I have yet to start this one because I know when I do, I will not be able to put it down. So, I'm leaning to reading it closer to our discussion date--which is NOVEMBER 30TH. Mark your calendars!!! Any thoughts so far?

@Liseworks ...
Look what arrived! 😂😍😂 Thanks so much, m'dear! #julybirthdayinoctober 🧡🎃🖤

#AHRS2025 #AllHallowsReadSwap @MalificentBookDragon (thanks for hosting and for all of your hard work!) 🧡🎃🖤

@julieclair ... THANK YOU! I love everything! The Sherlock goodies touched my #sherlocked heart, and I've already started eating the candy--though it's not even noon here yet. I don't think they'll last until Halloween. 😂 I'm thoroughly intrigued by the books as well--can't believe I've never read JAMAICA INN! You spoiled me! 🧡🖤🧡

#threelistthursday #tlt @dabbe

TRIGGER WARNING: Some of these are humorous; some aren't. Some are objects; some are deep feelings that only you know about. Share whatever you want or share nothing at all. List fears not on the list or ones you thought were silly ... the possibilities are endless. We all have fears ... what are yours?

ALL are welcome to play. 🧡🎃🖤

Survey Link: https://www.listchallenges.com/litsy-things-that-scare-you

#haikuaday #haikuhive

In honor of Halloween and the finishing of this brilliant novel by the #hashtagbrigade. This one never gets old. 🖤💚🖤

#weirdwordwednesday #weirdwords @CBee
#allusions

#WDNCW #wedonotcarewednesday @dabbe

We do not care that our lovely Pippa had four grand mal seizures in a row last week, causing us to cancel our plans to go up north to see the leaves change this week. We also do not care that we missed the deadline to receive a full refund by ONE day. It's just money.

We are pleased to note that Pip's meds have changed, and so far, it seems to be working. These pets. 🖤😭🐾😂🖤

#tuesdaytunes @TieDyeDude

I'm still on a major calm-me-down-please Brian Eno kick. So all the ambience. Now, however I notice some streaming services that need attention. Supporting ICE recruitment ads? I'm done with you Spotify et al.
Must. Stay. Vigilant. 💙✊🏻💙
Link to article: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ice-ads-all-over-streaming-service...

#haikuaday #haikuhive

I was just a sophomore in high school when this one came out. And I still look under my bed to this day. Talking to you, Kevin Bacon. 😱

Would you be surprised to learn that a teenager lives at this house? 🎃

#haikuaday #haikuhive

Needed to add a little humor to this one.

@Librarybelle First published in 1928. BLUE TRAIN offers readers the classic ingredients of a Christie mystery—an exotic setting, a glamorous cast of characters, and a puzzling murder—but it‘s one of her more uneven works, which is why I'm a month late finishing it with the #ChristiesCapers group. The plot takes a while to build momentum. Much of the first third is setup, and the murder itself occurs relatively late. ⬇️

#mondaymood @Deblovestoread

Kind of in a pinny mood today. 💙✊🏻💙

I finally have a #beautybreak post. Can't post much from Phoenix as it's still hot and not-autumny. #boo

My sister and her bestie are on a Caribbean cruise (luckily east of Hurricane Melissa). Here's where she is today.

#haikuaday #haikuhive

This one scared the beejebus out of me.