Happy birthday, Kathryn!
I read a lot of books on my phone, with the Kindle app and with "Libby" the electronic library app. I think I had to sign up for that at the public library, but I did that during Covid and was amazed at how much I enjoyed it. The only drawback is when I don't read a book fast enough, if there is a waiting list, it will not let me re-check it. So I get in a panic sometimes and stay up all night finishing a book.
I've also bought used books from Amazon, but do check the shipping cost -- sometimes that will bring the price up to whatever the new book would cost if you can get free shipping.
DS and DDIL do a lot of shopping in thrift stores and sometimes find bargains in the book sections too, like Harriet mentioned.
Question -- should I delete these Kindle books from my phone when I finish them? Are they taking up a lot of storage space on my phone?
Blessed, I am so sorry you've had such a whirlwind with dd's appendicitis and the helper calling in sick and everything! (((BIG HUGS))) But it sounds like your dmom has really had a good day, so that's a relief. Glad your brother could help out, and the dog sitter friend was able to take dd's dog.
I wonder if an International Plowing Match is anything like a Tractor Pull. I have never been to a Tractor Pull, but my paternal grandfather used to go to those. (I don't know if he "pulled" or just watched. He had an old tractor that he took to shows, the kind with the motor exposed, metal seat with no cushion, and everything sitting up high, huge wheels. HIs was a Case model; I have no idea how old it was.)
I've watched some of the 9-11 coverage. DGD said they watched videos in school today, which kinda surprised me -- 4th grade -- but it didn't seem to traumatize her too much. While we were waiting on DGS at football practice, she was watching YouTube videos of it. I've also been watching a lot of the coverage of Charlie Kirk's assassination and the ongoing search for the killer. Such a shock when something like that happens and it is caught on film. So horrible for the family to know it's being played over and over. Like the Kennedy assassination -- how sad it must have been for his children to know that was going to be replayed every year for the rest of their lives.
Glad to hear DS can stay on your insurance for a few more years, LadyM.
Routines. Ha. Blessed, I am chief among those who cannot follow a routine. I haven't even looked at my cards today. I don't know what has gotten into me. I talked to dmom a long while this morning, but I did fold towels and do a load of clothes while I was on the phone. And I hung those clothes to dry. But dgrands' clothes are still in the dryer. Otherwise... I don't think I can say I did anything today. I checked with the alterations lady and I cannot drop off my items till Monday. Talked to DS for a few minutes, and ddil when she called on her way home from work. School pick-up is ssslllooowww... and I had to get DGD at 3:00 and DGS at 4:30, so that was a pretty good block of time, even though I'm only a few minutes away from the school.
Tomorrow IS going to be "Lucy Day," however, intentionally, not as the default for laziness. I plan to go see the Downton Abbey movie (at 1:00 when tickets are cheaper) and then swap my shirts at Belk, and then probably eat at Chick-Fil-A. DGD is going to spend the night, but she will be with our pastor and the pastor's grandson for most of the evening. She is determined that she does not want to go to College Town with the rest of her family on Saturday, so she will be with me, but she has been instructed to "let Nana do what Nana wants to do" since I'm letting her stay.
They should be home before bedtime, and I suspect they will pick up DGD and leave DGS with me.
Sorry I've written two days' worth but I was out of pocket all day yesterday, had to make up for lost time.
