Friday, November 20, 2020

Finally Friday


 In a normal year, this weekend I could be flying to PA to see family and enjoy Thanksgiving with them. Well, that ain't happening.  2020 will be the first year ever to not go to see Dad.  But, this little meme sums up life and holidays to me. Hope everyone is dialing down their ambitious family hugging plans. We shall see what the week brings.  I'll give a grateful post on Wednesday

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Meanwhile, here's a quick book review. All Adults Here by Emma Straub follows the Strick family. Astrid's the senior and matriarch of the family. Russell passed away and she has a secret love - Astrid the local salon owner. It's a small town, so if she goes public, that could be quite the news item. 

Her son Elliott and his wife Wendy have twins - holy terrors at age three. Younger son Nicky and his wife Juliette don't know what to do with teen daughter Cecilia. After a school incident, they send her to live with Grandmom Astrid. And Astrid's daughter, Porter, feels her time clock ticking. She sleeps with her ex, Jeremy, but ultimately re-thinks a sperm donor. 

That's quite the summary of small town and family drama. (A Thanksgiving gathering in 2020 would be a blessing of sorts if canceled. )  Just saying - some families could use some time apart. 

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And that's another week done. Enjoy your weekend everyone. Stay safe. Don't watch the news. 

Take a fall walk in the leaves. 

8 comments:

  1. Sorry you won't see your father next week. Hope you get to chat with him though.

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    1. oh, we chat and email. I already sent him my mini-pecan pies and they were a tasty hit. Hope you and your wife have a safe turkey day.

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  2. Sorry you'll be missing seeing you dad on Thanksgiving, Hope you, husband and your dad are well and safe.

    Yvonne.

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    1. all will be fine. My dad will be spoiled by my sister, so that's good

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  3. Hi Joanne - it's sad ... but much more sensible to be safe than sorry and your meme image is so right ... all the best - but enjoy chatting with him at Thanksgiving.

    Thank you for your report back re the Steve McQueen film ... as detailed in my recent post - so glad to hear that from you ...

    Another one to watch tonight ... seeing as I'm beebing, and not Primeing! Take care - Hilary

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    1. thanks. Hope your episode tonight is a winner. No doubt, rather gripping. Have a good week ahead.

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  4. 2020 sure stopped a lot, but the words ring true indeed. Want all there.

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    1. common sense has to prevail. It will be a shame for many families who gather and then pay the price in the coming month or so. I'd feel too guilty

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