I just happened to be browsing on my computer and ran across a good website. At least for me it's good since I spend lots of time reading mysteries. I read all different kinds of mysteries, some silly, some serious, and some suspenseful. The sight I found, which you can browse through here, describes one of my favorite kinds of mysteries as a "cozy mystery." I didn't know the term before now, but it describes my favorite type of book to read.
For the "cozy mystery" readers out there (you know who you are!) this website provides all kinds of guidance to help you find the books you enjoy reading. You can search through the site by author, category, themes, and more. The site also provides information on new authors and new series. It also provides lots of information on Kindle books. The blog that goes with the website even gives you updates on promotions, like free, or very reduced, Kindle books that have either just come out or have been around for awhile so are being promoted.
All-in-all, if you want a really great place to go for reading material, this looks like the site to browse.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Pictures
Tonight just a few different pictures that I have been wanting to post. Mostly it is pictures that were taken in San Diego while we were staying down there for the surgery. The second day after surgery the ICU discouraged visits from us, so we spent a few hours playing at the beach.
And an interesting event I ran across one day as I was leaving the hospital. I had to get up close to take the picture, but I couldn't get too close because I didn't want to disturb it. Can you tell what it is?
It's a turtle laying eggs! It was quite something to see!
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| Searching for seashells |
And an interesting event I ran across one day as I was leaving the hospital. I had to get up close to take the picture, but I couldn't get too close because I didn't want to disturb it. Can you tell what it is?
It's a turtle laying eggs! It was quite something to see!
Monday, May 28, 2012
A Night At The Movies & Memorial Day
Last night we decided to take the grandkids and their mom, and go to the drive-in movie. Yes they do still have them here! Though it is out in the middle of nowhere - slightly past Barstow. Anyway, the movie wasn't supposed to start until 8:30 because it had to get dark, so we didn't head that way until about 7:30.
I didn't really expect a drive-in out in the middle of nowhere to have much of a crowd. Surprise! There was a long line of cars waiting when we drove up! We ended up waiting in a slow-moving line for about 25 minutes.
By the time we got into the theater and parked, the movie still hadn't started because it wasn't quite dark, so we didn't miss anything. Besides, when they did start the movie, of course there were 20 minutes worth of commercials - so we really could have been even later!
We brought chairs, blankets, drinks, and snacks, so we were all set. We expected the girls to sit outside with their mom, but when we got there and I got out of the car to help set things up, the girls climbed into the drivers seat together and settled in to watch the movie! I guess that meant I was supposed to sit outside with their mom! Oh well, it was a very nice night out, so I got a blanket and some snacks and settled into the chair to watch the movie!
I'm not what anyone would call a "movie person" and I don't usually consider going to see many movies, let alone this one, however, it was a fun time with the girls (they did come outside and sit after awhile), and it was something different. We all enjoyed the outing. Didn't get back home until really late, though.
So today is Memorial Day and we just had a quiet day. I did some gardening and we barbequed some salmon this afternoon for our dinner.
I didn't really expect a drive-in out in the middle of nowhere to have much of a crowd. Surprise! There was a long line of cars waiting when we drove up! We ended up waiting in a slow-moving line for about 25 minutes.
By the time we got into the theater and parked, the movie still hadn't started because it wasn't quite dark, so we didn't miss anything. Besides, when they did start the movie, of course there were 20 minutes worth of commercials - so we really could have been even later!
We brought chairs, blankets, drinks, and snacks, so we were all set. We expected the girls to sit outside with their mom, but when we got there and I got out of the car to help set things up, the girls climbed into the drivers seat together and settled in to watch the movie! I guess that meant I was supposed to sit outside with their mom! Oh well, it was a very nice night out, so I got a blanket and some snacks and settled into the chair to watch the movie!
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| An outside view of Men in Black 3 |
So today is Memorial Day and we just had a quiet day. I did some gardening and we barbequed some salmon this afternoon for our dinner.
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| Remember - Memorial Day |
Monday, May 21, 2012
Birthday Celebration
Oldest granddaughter Kayla had her 10th birthday on the 15th of May. It really doesn't seem possible! It is, though, so we had a small get together for her. It was quiet because no other cousins live nearby anymore (sigh).
She had requested that I make her a carrot cake, so I put that together for her earlier in the day. I also made dinner for us, chicken taco salads. The girls love them.
Right after they got here I let the girls call Katie and Tara on Skype so they could spend a few minutes chatting and tell Kayla happy birthday. They always enjoy talking to each other, even though most of the time they are all busy running around, making silly faces, and more. Oh well, they do have fun.
After their Skype call was through we ate dinner, then put candles on the cake and sang happy birthday.
She had to add a silly face to this one! She must be worried about what is in her presents!
When she finally got to open her presents she got just what she was wanting. Her own tablet! Now maybe she will leave her mother's phone alone! She does send me some sweet texts from it though, so I don't complain.
After the presents were opened we all had some carrot cake and ice cream, which was really good. Kayla liked it, which is good because she is very picky about her cake.
It was a small, quiet, but fun birthday.
She had requested that I make her a carrot cake, so I put that together for her earlier in the day. I also made dinner for us, chicken taco salads. The girls love them.
Right after they got here I let the girls call Katie and Tara on Skype so they could spend a few minutes chatting and tell Kayla happy birthday. They always enjoy talking to each other, even though most of the time they are all busy running around, making silly faces, and more. Oh well, they do have fun.
After their Skype call was through we ate dinner, then put candles on the cake and sang happy birthday.
She had to add a silly face to this one! She must be worried about what is in her presents!
When she finally got to open her presents she got just what she was wanting. Her own tablet! Now maybe she will leave her mother's phone alone! She does send me some sweet texts from it though, so I don't complain.
After the presents were opened we all had some carrot cake and ice cream, which was really good. Kayla liked it, which is good because she is very picky about her cake.
It was a small, quiet, but fun birthday.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
On Mother's Day
I talked to all of the kids today. They all called at different times to wish me a happy mother's day. I even had mother's day wishes from a niece!
Jennifer, Kayla and Marissa came over and cooked dinner for us. That was nice. The dinner was simple, and we mostly just had a quiet day, but it was enjoyable and relaxing. The girls spent time watching some shows on netflix and we played some games with them. We had fun!
It was nice to have a quiet routine Sunday, at home, without being at the hospital, and without any medical issues.....well, except for the normal after surgery soreness and tiredness, that is.
Happy Mother's Day.
Jennifer, Kayla and Marissa came over and cooked dinner for us. That was nice. The dinner was simple, and we mostly just had a quiet day, but it was enjoyable and relaxing. The girls spent time watching some shows on netflix and we played some games with them. We had fun!
It was nice to have a quiet routine Sunday, at home, without being at the hospital, and without any medical issues.....well, except for the normal after surgery soreness and tiredness, that is.
Happy Mother's Day.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
A Little Surgery
I'm sure there aren't any strangers out there reading this, but just in case, a little info:
I'm just enjoying some "down time" right now. I didn't think I would be able to post anytime soon, but today I am able to just sit for a little bit and have a cup of tea! I will be heading for the hospital in a while, but things are going well and I don't feel rushed to get there. That is good!
Since everything is going so well, we should be able to head home tomorrow, which will be nice. I'm sure there will be a few bumps in the road, but hopefully not too bad.
And here is a picture of the San Diego mormon temple at night. It isn't a very good picture but it gives you an idea of it. Do you think they put a little money into it? It lights up the whole sky.
Well, back to the hospital!
The hubby had his heart bypass surgery on Thursday, May 3rd. It was a long 7 1/2 hours, but all went well and, with a few exceptions, he is doing very well.
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I'm just enjoying some "down time" right now. I didn't think I would be able to post anytime soon, but today I am able to just sit for a little bit and have a cup of tea! I will be heading for the hospital in a while, but things are going well and I don't feel rushed to get there. That is good!
Since everything is going so well, we should be able to head home tomorrow, which will be nice. I'm sure there will be a few bumps in the road, but hopefully not too bad.
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| Don't let this happen to you! |
Well, back to the hospital!
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Doctors, Doctors
As I'm sure everyone has noticed, I haven't posted in quite some time. As most of you know, there is a good reason for that. (Sorta, I have had some free time!)
I've been busy running from doctor to doctor, hospital to hospital! Too many sick men! If it isn't mine, it's somebody elses! (is that a word?)
It started out with a stress test for my hubby, followed by an angiogram. Unfortunately, the results weren't good and now heart bypass surgery is looming. We have an appointment with the surgeon on May 2nd and we should know more after that.
In the meantime, Lester decided to give us some excitement and require a visit to the emergency room. After many tests it was clear his gall bladder needed to come out. While Lester was in the hospital waiting for his surgery, Derek decided to get sick also!
Of course Derek ended up in a different hospital than Lester! After much testing and consulting, the cardiologist decided to take Derek's pacemaker out. The doctor feels that the area around the pacemaker was infected and, he also feels the pacemaker wasn't ever really needed! They are monitoring Derek's heart to make sure it continues to work well. We aren't sure if this is the right course to take, however, Derek seems to be feeling much better now, so we shall see how it goes.
As an update to Derek, he has just returned home from the hospital this evening, and though he is weak, he does seem to be feeling better. Lester's update is also encouraging. He is doing well after his gall bladder surgery, and has been home for close to a week. He should soon be able to go back to his adult daycare.
Can there possibly be anything else exciting ahead for us?
I've been busy running from doctor to doctor, hospital to hospital! Too many sick men! If it isn't mine, it's somebody elses! (is that a word?)
It started out with a stress test for my hubby, followed by an angiogram. Unfortunately, the results weren't good and now heart bypass surgery is looming. We have an appointment with the surgeon on May 2nd and we should know more after that.
In the meantime, Lester decided to give us some excitement and require a visit to the emergency room. After many tests it was clear his gall bladder needed to come out. While Lester was in the hospital waiting for his surgery, Derek decided to get sick also!
Of course Derek ended up in a different hospital than Lester! After much testing and consulting, the cardiologist decided to take Derek's pacemaker out. The doctor feels that the area around the pacemaker was infected and, he also feels the pacemaker wasn't ever really needed! They are monitoring Derek's heart to make sure it continues to work well. We aren't sure if this is the right course to take, however, Derek seems to be feeling much better now, so we shall see how it goes.
As an update to Derek, he has just returned home from the hospital this evening, and though he is weak, he does seem to be feeling better. Lester's update is also encouraging. He is doing well after his gall bladder surgery, and has been home for close to a week. He should soon be able to go back to his adult daycare.
Can there possibly be anything else exciting ahead for us?
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| After Surgery. He's smiling! |
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