Noel Streatfeild, Ballet Shoes, Beth O’Leary, The Switch and more on Monday Musings.
Good morning friends! It’s a new week with infinite possibilities ahead, don’t forget to open your mind to them.
We had a lazy weekend, that seems to be the theme this winter. Don’t get me wrong we weren’t total slugs, we bundled up both Saturday and Sunday and took a 5-6 miles walk. Then on Saturday we hosted friends for dinner and drinks.
But for the most part, we were home and enjoying time in the kitchen trying new recipes, reading by the fire, watching football and puttering around the house. I know that there are many people that are on the go all the time, that is not me.
There is nothing that makes me happier than being at home, especially in the winter. Some may call it boring, I call it bliss.
What did you do this weekend? Did you make a big post of soup? Go sledding with the kids or watch a movie? Or were you a homebody? Whatever you did I hope that you enjoyed it.
Ok, on to +5 things.
MONDAY MUSINGS NO. 106
1.READ~The Switch
Leena is too young to feel stuck.
Eileen is too old to start over.
Maybe it’s time for The Switch…
Ordered to take a two-month sabbatical after blowing a big presentation at work, Leena escapes to her grandmother Eileen’s house for some overdue rest. Newly single and about to turn eighty, Eileen would like a second chance at love. But her tiny Yorkshire village doesn’t offer many eligible gentlemen… So Leena proposes a solution: a two-month swap. Eileen can live in London and look for love, and Leena will look after everything in rural Yorkshire.
But with a rabble of unruly OAPs to contend with, as well as the annoyingly perfect – and distractingly handsome – local schoolteacher, Leena learns that switching lives isn’t straightforward. Back in London, Eileen is a huge hit with her new neighbours, and with the online dating scene. But is her perfect match nearer to home than she first thought?
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2. WATCHED~Ballet Shoes
Ballet Shoes, is based upon the popular children’s book by Noel Streatfeild.
Pauline, Petrova, and Posy love their quiet life together. They are orphans who have been raised as sisters, and when their new family needs money, the girls want to help. They decide to join the Children’s Academy of Dancing and Stage Training to earn their keep. Each girl works hard following her dream. Pauline is destined for the movies. Posy is a born dancer. And Petrova? She finds she’d rather be a pilot than perform a pirouette.
This beautiful children’s classic is perfect for girls who love to dream about ballet, friendship, and finding their own special talents. Adult readers may remember them as the “Shoes” books from You’ve Got Mail!
Have you watched it? If not it is a great movie and it is free on Youtube and Amazon PrimeVideo.
3. LINKS: READ+WATCH+LISTEN
Genes and heart disease: Finally making the link
Why Do Dogs Wag Their Tails? Scientists Examine the Endearing Behavior
Feeling drained? Here’s how to rediscover your childlike wonder
How Sweden is future-proofing skiing
You Will Miss the Pizza Delivery Driver
Past Lives: The film on lost love that crosses continents
Five unusual historical experiences in London
The Pros and Cons of Washing your Clothing Inside Out
The human brain—after concussion.
4. SHOPPING BREAK~Outfit of the Day
Add a pop of red and a little heart to your outfits, it is a sure way to chase off the winter blues!
5. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT~Weekend Meanderings
This weekend I joined Kim and Juliet for weekend meanderings, I shared Hotel 1928, Chip and Joanna Gaines new hotel in Waco, TX, Studio McGee Target Spring 2024 Collection, designer Katie Hodges and more on Weekend Meanderings.
THAT’S ALL FOR NOW
I hope that you enjoyed Monday Musings and found something to read, watch or even add to your cart.
What book are you currently reading? Are you binge watching a favorite show or listening to a good podcast? Have you seen any good movies lately?
Have a great day friends thank you for spending part of it with me.
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Elizabeth, you have me intrigued by The Switch. I’ll have to pick it up. I love your outfit of the day, especially those shoes! Hope you’re having an amazing week!