Sunday. Sunny 16F/-8C. Said to be headed for a balmy 32F/0C.
Later, there will be the sweeping of the steps and the walking out to get the mail. Right now, there’s a waffle in the toaster oven, and sausages in the pan. A Sunday Breakfast. Lunch may either be chicken or a yam. I leaning toward the yam at the moment, but that could change.
USPS informs me that I will be receiving the proof for the second try for a hardcover Sea Wrack. . . .
Despite having slept late, and the sun pouring into my office, I’m fighting an urge to take a nap. Perhaps another cup of tea is in order.
For those following along at home, my new read is Midlife in Gretna Green by Linzi Day.
Today’s to-do list includes the already discussed sweeping and gathering, and the preparation of lunch. Have some data entry to do, as the last credit card bills detailing 2024 expenditures have landed.
Before all that, I may really take my second cup of tea over to the comfy chair and sit in the sun while I listen to another chapter or two of The Goblin Emperor. I must say that the audiobook experiment is producing … unexpected benefits. I’m finding it remarkably soothing to just sit and let someone read to me. Of course, I know the book very well and the narrator is well-matched to the text.
So, another lazy-ish day here at the Cat Farm and Confusion Factory, and I can’t even been cranky at myself. Really, I’ve earned this.
So, that.
How’s everybody doing?
This Sunday afternoon may well prove to be good for napping–time will tell (soon-ish).
Re audio books, I’ve been enjoying them for years, they’re great for times when doing repetitive tasks, or baking, or driving. I’ve worn out several players doing this.
Fred
The audio of Goblin Emperor is well done. It helped me to finally keep track of all the names.
I’m now listening to Mark Hayden’s King’s Watch series.
Goblin Emperor is my favourite audio book. One of my favourite books too. A comfort read.
Just wanted to mention that I have recently discovered (via my local library) that a company called GraphicAudio does wonderful dramatisations of books. I’m currently on Jim C. Hines’ Goblin series, after having also re-enjoyed Eileen Wilks’ Lupi books, and Ilona Andrews’ Kate Daniels series. If you’re happy for multiple people to read to you, they might be worth looking out for.