We’re in for the same weather pattern! Staying inside for a good read sounds very relaxing.
I’ve not seen a single episode of Family Guy - but I do think anything from Seth MacFarlane must be good.
Nice! That’s a book I’ve tried (sincerely) to read twice. It’s a rare Did Not Finish. I’ll own that it’s on me because of the near-universal praise, but both times I simply got bored. And I have a beautiful copy, since I love books! Even that didn’t help.
Well, the silly question assumes that you have a box of dry cereal at home and could eat a bowl with cold milk - or, order in. But Mickey D’s is always an option!
@TS5 You hate the sunshine! So I guess you’ll be inside where it’s cool and comfy! (Love this cartoon!)
Yes - and loves lasagna, too!
A series I haven’t read! So popular, too, I’m missing out!
Keanu Reeves is rather…pretty to look at, isn’t he?
I understand that. It is a huge jab at military silliness that makes vets chuckle (and apparently many non-vets). I love it because I saw some of it first hand. It also carries complex undercurrents and frustrated emotions. Each time I read it, I find more that I identify with. It is a cool book (for me).
The closest thing to the Vibe is the series “The Office” - only The Office had incompetent civilians.
The movie made from the book was horrible. I would have walked out if I had been smart.
1. I think we are expecting more rain over the weekend (it’s storming now as I type) and even if we weren’t it’s HOT out there, so any celebrations will be indoors. I’m just planning a simple ritual, and there is a good Solstice tarot spread in the Writual Planner Litha workbook, as well as some good journal prompts. I keep meaning to journal but never seem to get around to it. Maybe this will be the weekend.
2. Garfield is okay, but I’m not a huge fan. I prefer Simon’s Cat, he cracks me up every time.
3. I don’t now, but there was a series of mysteries by former English jockey Dick Francis, that I read more than once. I remember my first husband made some scathing remarks about me reading the same books over and over, and I commented that to me, they felt like old friends and that’s why I enjoyed re-reading them. (That was also during the first 10 years or so after I moved to the US, so for me, reading about English places and characters helped me with my homesickness.)
4. Not a huge fan, but there have been some great ones - You’ve Got Mail, Notting Hill, When Harry Met Sally, to name a few.
5. We never order in, so I’d either have a couple of slices of toast, so sneak out to Mickey D’s for an egg Mcmuffin.
I’m going to do a simple toast to the sun and light a candle. I’m not up for big things this year.
I liked him when I was a kid, but nowadays he’s annoying.
I regularly read books more than once. I read The Mists of Avalon every year for six years in the spring. I’ve read The Stand five times, It three times, and Salem’s Lot at least twice. I’ve read many of the Dragonriders of Pern more than five times, several Star Trek books I’ve read more than once; I’ve braved Xanth several times; and Sherlock Holmes and Spencer books I pretty much know by heart. Even now, when I read fanfiction, I have favorites that I go back to when I’m tired or stressed.
There’s nothing like a soothing story that’s interesting but doesn’t have any surprises for you when you’re having a bad day!
The Princess Bride, I think, is my favorite. Rom Com is not my favorite. I need there to be death or stalking or something.
Depends on how much money I have and what was in my delivery area. I’ve had cold cereal more than once!
I love Calvin and Hobbes! Great choice! I’m sad to say I don’t read any Sunday comics anymore. I read webcomics, mostly Something Positive and The Devil’s Panties.
Glad I’m not the only one!
Please, for the love of Van Helsing, say that there are more books that you’ve read more than once! LOL!
Very true! They become a comfort.
I am going to say something controversial. Except for a few scenes, I did not like When Harry Met Sally.
Now that you’ve said that, I can totally relate. (I’ve gotten halfway through the book twice, so I’m familiar with the vibe.)
About once every few years, I purge books. The ones I always keep stand out as either all-time favorites, or some “classics I’ve yet to get to.” Catch-22 keeps landing in the latter category. Somehow it bugs me that I can’t get through it, so it stays on my shelves.
Journaling seems like a lovely thing to do on Litha, especially in the cool A/C!
I know this writer! I read a couple of his books and they were good.
See, to me this is the most natural attitude towards books in the world. It’s unfortunate that you ever had to defend it!
Those are good choices!
That sounds quiet and lovely. I think a lot of us are dialing it back this year!
I’m with you there, except for It. But that has more to do with my lifelong coulrophobia than the book itself. From the very first chapter, my view was that if you’re stupid enough to get near a clown, you deserve what’s coming. Gawd!!!
I was mopping under some of my living room furniture when my driver called. She wanted to go to the water park to cool off after a big day of packing, but the Juneteenth anti- slavery celebrations at the Civic Plaza had managed to turn the water off.
Instead, we went to Tingley Beach. There were 8 tiny ducklings, one teenage duckling, a pair of wood ducks, several mallards, six white ducks (one of which let me pet), a flock of pigeons who liked touching us but wouldn’t let us touch them, two or three sparrows, a hummingbird which preferred to stay behind us, a few black and white ducks, and several Canadian geese. I asked one Canada goose about an injured goose we’d seen on a previous visit. The answer was a shake of the head and a big poof: no word. A naturalist had been trying to catch the injured one for some healing.
Most of my pics have already been moved to storage, but here is what I have available at the moment:
It was 96° outdoors, partly cloudy. A lovely afternoon in the shade. Sat there 2 1/2 hours, letting the bravest birds come close enough to eat from our footprints at the picnic table under the shade of a sycamore. The pigeons wouldn’t look us in the eyes, but the Canada geese did. Four white ducks and Canada geese ate out of our hands and pecked at us for more. I felt an intense fondness for the birds which ate around my feet.
Next to us was a local olive bush for birds, not for human consumption. When the geese got too rough with the smaller birds, we put food under the olive bush for the safety of the smaller birds.
Humans don’t swim at Tingley. It is a series of catch and release fishing holes beside the trickling Rio Grande. Where the birds are is a pond for racing model boats on Saturdays. They say not to feed the birds because bread is like candy to the birds, so we bring oats instead. Much healthier for the birds.
It’s hard to dislike a fat cat who eats lasagne! Sometimes, the way he treats his “brother” dog can be egotistical or even cruel at times, though.
I’ve met a Heathcliffe, but not a Garfield.
I enjoyed Alexander Key’s Escape to Witch Mountain so much I read it 27 times! Second is The Artist’s Way at 17 times- once a year.
I like reading Nancy Drew mysteries when I get sick. They are a quick 3 hours each, pulling me out of my body to allow it to heal. I’ve lost count how many times I’ve read some of them, but others were unavailable until recently when Costco had the first 50 in boxed sets for Christmas. Thus, it’s a bit patchy. Mom had a mailing of two back to back for a couple of months, and Grandma had a couple individual books, not in order. Borrowed a couple from a library here and there, but they were often ill handled, torn up, or vanished from the shelves later. I attempted a collection from thrift stores only to find them patchy and too popular to finish a set.
They’re OK. Not my first choice, but better than murder mysteries or gory horror flicks.
I’m not above eating dry cereal, any time of day, if my body can process it. So many cereals are vitamin enriched, these days, but I’m allergic to vitamin A, so that cuts out so many cereals! I would order pizza delivery before eating something I’m allergic to or something which causes painful constipation.
I generally stock for two months or more, in case of illness or breakdowns. This is especially handy in the winter time- one never knows what the weather will be.
Me too. Too maudlin.
That’s one set I’d like to read again!
Ooh. I put that one into Swashbucklers and forgot it was a RomCom.
I absolve you of your sin (solemn sign of the cross) … mainly because Harry was a jerk! There are a lot of males who are jerks in RomComs. Patrick Dempsey in Made of Honor, You’ve Got Mail- he stole her life’s work for heaven’s sake!
Litha is this Sunday! We are definitely at our brightest and most beautiful time with the longest day of the year. Are you doing anything special to celebrate the Summer Solstice?
Do you like Garfield? Have you (or someone you know) ever named a kitty after him?
I would have to say not really never took to it. However, I do have a cat alternative and another childhood television programmes that I watched Bagpus & The Clangers - See below photographs
Have you ever read the same book more than once? What was it?
Yes The Host they also made a Film as well overview is an romantic science fiction thriller it tells of a young women, Melanie, who is captured after the human race has been taken over by aliens called “Souls” after Melanie is infused with a Soul called Wanderer they vie for control of her body. It is a very lighthearted lovely story
Do you like any romantic comedies?
Couples Retreat - the overview is Jason (played by Jason Bateman) and Cynthia (played by Kirsten Bell) who seek marriage counselling, rope in three couples for a holiday in a therapy spa resort. The couples realise that the therapy is compulsory. It is a good film to have a laugh
If you didn’t have time to get to the store, would you rather eat cold cereal at home or order in?
I love cold cereal and actually prefer it at night. It can help with sleep too so a bonus.
This does not surprise me. They’ve been known to stop traffic while marching out on a fine day with their families, and they’ll let you know that your opinion of their disruption means nothing. I love their arrogance.
That’s a lot! You probably have it memorized by now! I’ve had The Artist’s Way recommended to me often - still haven’t read it. I keep forgetting about it.
Agreed!
That’s a smart plan, especially for winter months.
I saw it, and am still admiring how warm and beautiful it turned out! Great job and perfect for Litha. I envy you the sunny warmth!
Ooo, I’ve never heard of this one - sounds intriguing!
I have heard of this one! But not seen it before. I like both the lead actors here; might have to root around for it.
Thanks for the pictures of The Clangers and Bagpuss - they look fun!
~1 I didn’t make any specific plans for Litha, but a few things seemed to happen. I baked a loaf of banana-orange bread earlier. The house smells fantastic.
I have everything I need for a summer simmer pot, so I’ll start one in the morning. I am hooked on these!
And I’ve started some sunflower seeds under the growlights downstairs. They’ll take several days to be ready for planting, so I bought a cute little annual sunflower plant that I can keep on the deck. I brought it home and potted him immediately.
He’ll only grow about 2 feet. But that’s my Litha!
~2 I do think Garfield is cute - and I had a friend who was nuts for all things Garfield, including naming her ginger cat after him. I’m generally not big on comics, though.
~3 Oh yes. Like @Greenbriar says, they become friends to visit with! As a kid, I read Charlotte’s Web so many times I had it memorized. (I still have that battered book!) I’ve revisited lots of Stephen King books because he’s awesome, plus classics like Rebecca, Pride and Prejudice - all are in the lineup for a revisit. There are more, because I love books, too many to count. With more contemporary literature, I tend to start with a paperback. If I know I will want to read it again, I’ll treat myself to a hardcover.
~4 I do! It’s a tough genre. Some of them have been mentioned here. If it’s not well done or there is no chemistry between the actors, I consider it a flop.
~5 I’d go for a giant box of cereal, and eat it out of the box until I felt full. Then a cup of tea and call it a day.
@Feathertip great answers. Love you Sun Flower Pot Plant, the classics of Jane Austin - Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Mansfield Park, Sense & Sensibility and the others together with Emily Bronte - Jane Eyre which is a favourite, Wuthering Heights are lovely to re-read.
I love eating Sugar Puffs, actually all cereals out the box saves on washing up
It’s a workbook rather than a story. If you have no time for the exercises, you may be better off without it. However, it is great at reconnecting with inspiration and creativity.
I tried looking it up, but I don’t think I found the right ones. When was the film made? I found one in 2006, and another in 2020. Both were horror stories. If I had the right date or a link, I’d like to see your version.
I have a fond memory of a library book I read many times. It was The Secret Garden. The library book smelled like heather, gorse, and Scotch Broom! I tried to buy a new copy for myself and put heather oil on the pages, but it just didn’t work. I miss that scent.
That sounds like me back in '76, when the boy who kissed me told me about it. He even told me exactly where it was in our library… before he moved away. I promised him I’d wait for him. Probably read it so many times in memory of him and that kiss. I kept my promise for 47 years!
@Greenbriar I can remember Top Cat but it must have been a re-run as it came out in the UK in 1962 and I was not born for a good few years after that. Tom and Jerry is still going.
Staying inside for a good read sounds very relaxing.
And I have a beautiful copy, since I love books! 
Even that didn’t help.
You hate the sunshine! So I guess you’ll be inside where it’s cool and comfy! 
I think a lot of us are dialing it back this year!
Gawd!!! 
Coven Celebrations for Litha & Yule
too so a bonus.
I am hooked on these!
