A week or so ago I did the unthinkable....
I shut down the laptop, put it on the shelf and walked away.
I needed a tech break.
There were books stacking up.
Ripper is not what I expected from Isabel Allende, however, Allende's debut into the mystery/thriller genre is both enjoyable and entertaining. Halfway through the book I was pretty sure I had this mystery figured out. And, I did, well sort of. Allende blindsided me with the perfect and unexpected twist.
There were projects to finish.
I promised I would share what was on my needles.
There were houseguests to prepare for and entertain.
Celebrations to attend and attend to.
Now the garden is beginning to wake...
And in the midst of spring we will be welcoming a precious new life.
I'm back...
there is so much life to live
and share.
bonnie....you always find a way to make all good things possible. i am waiting patiently for my daffodils!!
ReplyDeleteWell done... you did so much with the time and I love the little whale and spume! An hour away from the laptop seems to be at least twice as long :-)
ReplyDeleteI think I could use a bit of a tech break too. It sounds like you had plenty of other things to do and enjoy.
ReplyDeleteKaren
BONNIE! Welcome back! I love that little sweater AND the whale stitchery! How lovely that your spring has started and a new life coming soon? JOY! Thank you so kindly for coming over to visit. Be well and enjoy every new day of seeing all things in a new way. Anita
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, as usual. You've intrigued me about Ripper!
ReplyDeleteHow sensible you are Bonnie, there's always so much to do and enjoy! Jane xx
ReplyDeleteDear Bonnie - I think I too need a bit of a tech break - probably will be doing that sometime this spring (so many projects- but none as important as you preparing for that new little life)!! Love what you created with your knitting needles. I know some little bundle of joy is going to be so blessed to have you for a grandma!
ReplyDeleteGlad too you read a good thriller. Sometimes even when we do have it figured out there is a surprise and that is always fun!! Have a lovely week and while you are so busy send me please some blooming daffodils...mine are just too cold yet to poke through.
I wondered where you were...I'm ready for a break also. Isn't is a shame though that we have to plan our time away. I took a walk this weekend in a nearby park and no one was relaxing, playing with their dog or pushing children on the swings...they were all on their cell phones. It was very sad. I hope you're rejuvenated and ready for spring to arrive. I can hardly wait myself, mostly for color to return.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your week! ♥
I always love your sweet posts . . . I am excited for you and the soon to be birth . . .
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to leave the computer to its own devices for a while. You're so right in what you say.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I love my iPad, I make it a point to only use it for an hour a day and never on weekends. I see people with their phones and they seem obsessed with it. It is so disturbing to see.
ReplyDeleteYour knitting is lovely, so much like your words. There are so many wonderful things for you to look forward to in the coming months. Enjoy each moment.
Good for you, closing the lid and walking away - I need a break too I think, perhaps when the weather is better and I can get out and work in the garden.
ReplyDeleteCute dogs - hope they were well-behaved house guests!
Happy week - Mary
Do you knit? I love the whale. Cutie Patootie.
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