The Americas, Tom Hanks, The Book Swap, and more on Monday Musings.
Monday Musings No. 159
Good morning friends, happy Monday! How was your weekend?
I had a nice quiet weekend at home. Friday is snowed and was so peaceful I simply worked and watched the snow fall all day. It was so light and seemed as if it was falling in slow motion. We did not get a measurable amount, probably less than 1/2 inch but it was still beautiful.
Saturday I caught up on a few home projects, mail and started getting my stuff together for my taxes. Every year I say I am going to start earlier and I never do. WHY???
At the beginning of the year I was on a role purging but lately I have fallen off my game so I have to get back into gear. I think I lost my mojo.
Sunday we met my sister and brother in law for church, then lunch. The rest of the day was lazy, I read a book and looked at magazines.
What about you? How was your weekend?
Next up  5 Things!
1.READ~The Book Swap
A story of second chances and new beginnings, this is a love letter to books—and a love letter to life
Still reeling from a recent tragedy, Erin Connolly knows she needs to start living, but has no idea how. When she accidentally donates her favorite book—a heavily annotated copy of To Kill a Mockingbird containing a memento she can’t be without—to a local little community library, she’s devastated. But then the book turns up a week later, back in the library with fresh notes in the margins, along with an invitation in a copy of Great Expectations to meet her newfound pen pal.
A life-changing conversation, written only in the margins of beloved classic books, begins between Erin and her Mystery Man. Following each other through the pages of their favorite novels as the book exchange continues, they both begin to open up, falling into a friendship…and maybe something more.Â
But Erin and her pen pal have a shared history that neither of them has guessed. Faced with painful reminders of the past—and the one person she swore never to forgive—Erin finds herself at a crossroads. One that could change her life forever.
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2. Watched~The Americas
WOW! “The Americas,” is a new nature series narrated by Tom Hanks and scored by Hans Zimmer, and it is breathtaking! It’s a 10 part series, two episodes were shown last night and the rest will premier each Sunday evening and is then available the next day to stream on Peacock.
3. LINKS: READ+WATCH+LISTEN
Bakeries can’t beat egg prices, so your cake may cost more
Seals, sharks and spiny squat lobsters: Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025 – in pictures
Why I Travel With My Best Friend Like She’s My Wife
What to Read and Watch When You’re Sad and Just Want to Wallow a Little Bit
8 Ways You Can Improve Your Communication Skills
This is what 30 grams of protein actually looks like
4. SHOPPING BREAK~OUTFIT OF THE DAY
White jeans are classic, and they are not just for summer, you can wear them all year round. After a long, cold winter many are chomping at the bit for a little sun and a little color. Spring green is one of my favorite colors and it looks beautiful with white jeans and a touch of pink. Crisp, clean, casual and classic with a little prep thrown in.
Pull out your white jeans, and don’t forget at this time of the year you need layers, the temperatures can be anywhere from 30-60. Add a t-shirt, your favorite trainers and a colorful sweater and you my friends are ready for spring, even if it is a few weeks away.
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It’s never too early to add a pop of color to your wardrobe or your home!
5. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT THIS WEEKEND
Saturday I joined Kim and Juliet for Weekend Meanderings, I shared the amazing artist Robert Strati, the new Bridget Jones movie sets, Blenheim Palace, Audrey Hepburns’ house and more on Weekend Meanderings. If you missed the post be sure to check it out and don’t forget to visit next week as well.
THAT’S ALL FOR NOW
Have a great day friends, thank you for spending part of your day with me I hope that you enjoyed Monday Musings.
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