The Relentless Weekly Wrap-Up 04/12/15




Blogging:
The Socratic Salon breaks down We Should All Be Feminists…there’s a great conversation happening in the comments. Join us!

Cooking:
The success of the week was this Beef Stew with Beer & Paprika. Mmm, it’ll stick to your ribs!

Laughing:
I took my son to see Chris Hardwick in Minneapolis. What a great night! We laughed until our faces hurt. He is seriously funny.

We saw him at The Pantages Theatre, what a gorgeous sight to behold. I’ll sound elderly here but they sure don’t build things they way they used to. I mean look at that place!

Reading:
I started reading Spinster but it wasn’t what I expected so I decided to take a break and read El Deafo instead. (LOVE!) I’m currently reading Life from Scratch by Sasha Martin. It’s making me hungry.

Sharing:
I love this post from Catherine at The Gilmore Guide to Books.

It’s almost time for the 24 Hour Readathon! Have you signed up? Are you going to be a cheerleader? There’s even a readathon readalong planned! I’m super excited and I’m sure I’ll see you around that day.

Remembering:
The financial goal has been met, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the outpouring of support that this community has shown for one of our own. We can never know the pain that Sheila and her family must be in. However, I hope that someday in the future, they’ll sit on this bench at their local library and enjoy a moment of solace. My thoughts are with you, Sheila.

How was your week? What are you eating, watching, reading? Tell me all!

The Relentless Weekly Wrap-Up 04/05/15


Blogging:
20 Questions about me…I’m quite sure it’s more than you ever wanted to know!

Here’s my March Wrap-Up (7 great books, it was a wonderful month.)

Here are 10 (or 12) books I’ve recently added to by TBR List

Cooking:
We had a few decent meals this week including BLTs, and homemade macaroni & cheese. Tonight, though, I made a glorious Chicken Mozzarella Pasta from, you guessed it, Pioneer Woman! Chicken, fresh mozzarella, parsley, and basil…nom nom nom!

Reading:
I’ve been reading Kate Mulgrew’s memoir Born with Teeth for what seems like weeks. It’s a really interesting read but I’m having trouble focusing.

Watching:
The Knick! What a show. I tell you what, television sure has stepped up its game in the last few years.

Promoting: 
The Socratic Salon started discussing The Girl on the Train this week. Great conversations are happening in the comment section. Some of us liked the book, some of us did not. I’m sure you have an opinion, go jump in!

Celebrating:
Thanks to the very generous folks who donated to my GoFundMe account I’ve been able to order A Little Free Library. I’ll keep you posted on its arrival, set-up, and any future shenanigans. (I cannot wait to stock it with books and let the neighborhood know I’m open for business!)

Spectacles!

Oversharing: 
I got flowers from my hubby, my new glasses came in, and I’m currently in bathroom remodeling HELL.

What’s up with YOU? How has your week been?