The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Guy Ritchie, Joanna Cannon, Three Things About Elise, Fall Fashion and more on Monday Musings.
MONDAY MUSINGS NO. 140
Good morning friends, happy Monday musings to you. How was your weekend?
Mine was great, except for the flood in the bathroom and guest bedroom. It was my fault, I was trying to multitask and when I am in a hurry that typically results in something going awry. I had been outside trimming some plants and got dirt on my cashmere sweater. When I came in I decided to soak it in the sink.
I went to get the Woolite, took a detour into the kitchen to get something and promptly forgot the sink was running. Then I made some protein balls, puttered around and roughly an hour later the bathroom and 1/2 the guest bedroom were filled with water. Thankfully the water wasn’t on full blast and that the rugs on the floor soaked up a lot of water.
Needless to say it took us 3 hours and a trip to the laundry mat to get everything cleaned up. My husband went to do the laundry and I stayed home to work on the bedroom and the bathroom.
The bedroom is still a mess because the rug is drying in the garage, and there are fans and a dehumidifier sucking the water out of the hardwood floor. Everything from the room, the bed, dresser, small tables, and chair is pushed to one side.
Thankfully we purchased a wet vac last month and were able to suck up a lot of the water that we could not get up by using all of the towels in the house and several blankets.
Lesson learned, stick to one task, do it well and then move on to the next. Hopefully this is not an “old age” thing because my husband did the same thing 6 months ago in our master bathroom and his office and we are both getting older.
Ok, on to +5 Things.
1.READ~Three Things About Elise
There are three things you should know about Elsie. The first thing is that she’s my best friend. The second is that she always knows what to say to make me feel better. And the third thing…might take a bit more explaining.
Eighty-four-year-old Florence has fallen in her flat at Cherry Tree Home for the Elderly. As she waits to be rescued, she thinks about her friend Elsie and wonders if a terrible secret from their past is about to come to light. If the charming new resident is who he claims to be, why does he look exactly like a man who died sixty years ago?
From the acclaimed, bestselling author of The Trouble with Goats and Sheep, Three Things About Elsie “breathes with suspense, providing along the way piercing, poetic descriptions, countless tiny mysteries, and breathtaking little reveals…a rich portrait of old age and friendship stretched over a fascinating frame” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). This is an “amusing and heartbreaking” (Publishers Weekly) story about forever friends on the twisting path of life who come to understand how the fine threads of humanity connect us all.
MORE BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
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2. WATCHED~The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
I watched The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare with my husband Saturday, it’s based upon a true story and it quite interesting.
The story of the first-ever special forces organization formed during WWII by UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill for a daring mission against the Nazis. Their audacious approach changed the course of the war and laid the foundation for the British SAS and modern Black Ops warfare.
3. LINKS: READ+WATCH+LISTEN
The Popular Fast Food Chain That Julia Child Truly Loved
What Is the Shroud of Turin and Why Is There So Much Controversy Around It?
The Most Common Netflix Error Codes (and How to Fix Them)
Here’s Why Your Coffee Tastes Horrible After You Microwave It.
Highly Confident People Avoid These 14 Behaviors
A Little-Known Hack to Learn a New Skill in a Fraction of the Time
Tips for Finding Great Pieces on Facebook Marketplace
How To Host A Casual Dinner Party
The Notes App Lists You Should Keep In Your Phone For A Happier, More Organized Life
4. SHOPPING BREAK~Outfit of the Day
Outfit Details
Sweaters are the perfect layer for Fall and Winter, cardigans, dusters, turtlenecks or pullovers. Each can be worn alone or with a t-shirt, button down, turtleneck or long-sleeved shirt depending upon the weather. They can be dressed up or down with simple accessories like a brooch or a scarf.
Brooches are one of my favorite accessories and I have shared, along with Kim and Juliet, several posts styling them. So if you have a few dig them out and put one or two or three on the next sweater outfit that you wear!
Here are 15 Ways to Wear a Brooch!
5. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT THIS WEEKEND
Kim, Juliet and I are all back together on Weekend Meanderings! I shared the latest trend Fridgescaping, Elyce Arons, of Francis Valentines’ gorgeous 200 year old home, Leopard Fall Fashion, Pencil & Paper Collaboration with Marks and Graham and so much more!
Do you like leopard or animal print?
If you have missed any of the past Weekend Meanderings posts, you can find them all here.
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 was the best part of your weekend?
Have a great day friends, thank you for spending part of your day with me.
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On My Radar
Hi Elizabeth,
Oh oh my goodness I really feel for you, what happened to you with the water mess. I so get the havoc that multi tasking can cause. You are not asking for advise, and perhaps I should not offer it. This is what I do to help me not experience “oh my events” from happening. If I put a timer on my phone or on the kitchen oven it saves me from
“I can’t believe I did that,” believe me I relate to your story. I’m giving you a hug. I’m a recovering perfectionist so when I do things like this instead of forgiving myself I get so upset with myself. I try to always respond with saying “no one got hurt.” Yes, advanced age can play into it, but doing too many things at once and your mind on so many things, you go onto the next thing. Give yourself a big hug. YAY, no one got hurt.
Thank you Katherine! I will have to try your timer idea. As I age I am trying to let things go but it is easier said than done. I like your term recovering perfectionist! That is me too!
HAve a great day and thank you again.
Elizabeth, Since you are the princess, or maybe I better say the “queen of baking” can you recommend the BEST cookie monster with the M&M recipe, I hope to have my 3 youngsters over and I thought that would be a fun cookie to serve along with some pumpkin goodies. I thought if anyone would know it would be YOU!
Thanking you in advance.
Katherine. when I make Monster Cookies I use this recipe. https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/monster-cookies/
It is easy to make and the kids love them!
HAve a wonderful day!
Hi Elizabeth,
Thank you for sending me the Monster Cookie Recipe. I think it looks better than the ones I was looking at. I like having a cookie at night for a treat.
Katherine, I hope that you enjoy the recipe and baking with your grandchildren.