When we were in Ohio last weekend we browsed antique shops in the quaint town of Millersburg. I was delighted to acquire four excellent condition 1918 edition books by O. Henry with the following titles: Rolling Stones, Cabbages and Kings, Heart of the West, Whirligigs. I didn't know such books existed and immediately knew I wanted them. In my opinion, O. Henry is the master of short stories with surprise endings. Some of my favorites are The Ransom of Red Chief, After Twenty Years, and The Gift of the Magi.
After hearing so many Peter Pan references from a coworker because of my name, I listened to the book while on our trip. The Wizard of Oz is another one I just finished because the people I work with invariably made some comment about Dorothy, slippers, or the yellow brick road when I told them I was going to Kansas on my vacation. Now I finally know what they're talking about! I think I read abridged versions as a child but didn't really remember the story.
Although I'm usually skeptical of current popular books, I decided to see what the hoopla about Girl, Wash Your Face was all about. I'm not very far into the book yet but am enjoying it.
What I'm smelling
Hyacinths... the scent of spring! Three freshly picked beauties smelled up my whole kitchen until paint fumes drowned them out. But I'm happy for the fumes because it means progress!
What I'm eating
Camille wanted me to bring some freshly ground honey roasted peanut butter from Echo Hill out to Kansas. I was introduced to bananas with peanut butter and there's no turning back! Thankfully it's basically a healthy food, right? I think the protein and potassium outweigh the higher calorie count. If you're going to eat bananas with peanut butter, please try the freshly ground honey roasted...it's amazing!
What I'm wearing
Since I'm on my feet and walking so much at work, I've been searching for the most comfortable shoes. My wide, bunioned feet are not happy when made to wear something uncomfortable. After trying and returning Alegria nursing clogs and other supposed-to-be-the-best shoes, the most comfortable ones I've found are Skechers, especially these. I love that they're slip-on... so quick and easy to slide on those mornings when I'm running late!
What's going on at work
Our main anteroom tech had her 3rd child and is going from full time to per diem. Although we all work a rotation, those who show more ability for certain areas are more often scheduled to work there. I've been enjoying the pace and challenge of the anteroom, as well as the hours (7 am - 3:30 pm). Our next schedule was just posted, and I'm on for anteroom over 75% of the time. I'm happy about that!
What I need to do now - go to bed! 5:15 am will be here much too soon!
Have you read Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine? You must read it. It's very good for fiction imo!! I listened to it on libby and the reader was swell.
ReplyDeleteLoved your post as always.
I love bananas and peanut butter! I eat it alot here, because it's something we actually have here and lots of it! The bananas here are the BEST. Sharon I
ReplyDeleteHave you read Alice in Wonderland? I love that one! Also peanut butter on a banana is thee best! Cute shoes too! 😍 Great post! 👍🏼
ReplyDeleteSometime you should do a post on the top 5 or so true stories you've read!
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