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Nosy Parkers want to know: "What's happening in your life?"

Well, I'm finally back at work after nursing Hubby 24/7 these past 4 weeks. Hoping to get back into my reading grove, too. I started a book on March 12, and I'm only on page 180 (at this rate, I won't finish it until May!) Also really glad to be back listening to my audio books during my daily commute.

Let's see:

Dad died (do not feel badly, we do not) that's a relief for us all.

I have 3 more shows coming up in April and 4 in May!

I'm living w/ Mom part-time and have yet to invest in another pc (I do not want a laptop) so no reviews for 3 days a week.... But I get to read.....

I'm still happy......

In April, my daughter and son-in-law are selling their starter home to look for a larger one.

In May, Hubs and I are taking a quick, mid-year trip. Still deciding where, but Vegas is on the short list.

In June, I turn the big 6-0MG! Gack! When did THAT happen?

Kimberly wrote: "Let's see:

Dad died (do not feel badly, we do not) that's a relief for us all.
I have 3 more shows coming up in April and 4 in May!
I'm living w/ Mom part-time and have yet to invest in another ..."

Auntie ... sorry to hear about your Dad, and relieved to hear that you and your mother are at peace with this. Sending good thoughts your way.

Book Concierge wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "Let's see:

Dad died (do not feel badly, we do not) that's a relief for us all.
I have 3 more shows coming up in April and 4 in May!
I'm living w/ Mom part-time and have yet to inv..."

I am sorry Auntie.

Kimberly wrote: "Nosy Parkers want to know: "What's happening in your life?""

Kimberly wrote: "Nosy Parkers want to know: "What's happening in your life?""
I am losing my job of 15 yrs next Saturday. The Boss is retiring.Taking a few days off to recover from liquidation sale and then start looking for a job. I ma 61,I have to start over.Hate it. I will be catching up on some reading.

Marti wrote: "In April, my daughter and son-in-law are selling their starter home to look for a larger one.

In May, Hubs and I are taking a quick, mid-year trip. Still deciding where, but Vegas is on the short ..."

I love my 60's.... of course I'm only 61, but still.

Laurie wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "Nosy Parkers want to know: "What's happening in your life?""

Kimberly wrote: "Nosy Parkers want to know: "What's happening in your life?""
I am losing my job of 15 yrs next Saturd..."

I hope you do well with this transition and that something works out for you.

Laurie wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "Nosy Parkers want to know: "What's happening in your life?""

Kimberly wrote: "Nosy Parkers want to know: "What's happening in your life?""
I am losing my job of 15 yrs next Saturd..."

I hope something wonderful opens up for you......

Thank-you for the condolences....

As I said we are all fine & at peace, including my father (finally)

Thank you everyone.

I'm on my way to Mexico for 15 days!

I'm not reading as I have been distracted by life, well I did finish 2 books in April.

I exported my cvs to Airtable, all the information is there, but it is difficult to read and there are no bookcovers, which I find makes my lists more attractive & pleasing to the eye!

Life has been swamped lately! My eldest came home from university/college last week, my middle one has a community college orientation (it has some excellent programs and she's not sure what she wants to do yet, so is starting here) this week, end of the year school events, rehearsals for other things, extra this and that type things; May has replaced April as my craziest spring month this year.

Karin wrote: "Life has been swamped lately! My eldest came home from university/college last week, my middle one has a community college orientation (it has some excellent programs and she's not sure what she wa..."

Spring can be pretty crazy if you have kids in school or coming home from college. Lots going on and everyone is in transition. I am a few years past that stage. My sons are in their 20's and my husband and I are only responsible for ourselves & our dog. I was told by someone that I was in "the sweet spot" (after kids, but before grandkids). Hahaha!

Karin wrote: "Laurie wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "Nosy Parkers want to know: "What's happening in your life?""

Kimberly wrote: "Nosy Parkers want to know: "What's happening in your life?""
I am losing my job of 15 ..."

Thank you. Been out of work for 5 weeks had 2 interviews.Fingers crossed.Keeping busy that is for sure!

Kimberly wrote: "Nosy Parkers want to know: "What's happening in your life?""

Sadly, my son "quit" his job after 16 years of teaching. The school district had made it impossible to do the job he feels he needs to do, with no pay raise in three years to boot. Seventeen tenured teachers in his school alone are leaving with him. You'd think the school board would take notice! Oh, wait. They are part of the problem.

Marti wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "Nosy Parkers want to know: "What's happening in your life?""

Sadly, my son "quit" his job after 16 years of teaching. The school district had made it impossible to do the job he f..."

Hopefully a mass exodus might bring attention to the problem....
the parents who voted the assholes to the Board now need to get involved...

Marti wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "Nosy Parkers want to know: "What's happening in your life?""

Sadly, my son "quit" his job after 16 years of teaching. The school district had made it impossible to do the job he f..."

I wish them all the best of luck. Teachers need to be respected.

Marti wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "Nosy Parkers want to know: "What's happening in your life?""

Sadly, my son "quit" his job after 16 years of teaching. The school district had made it impossible to do the job he f..."

He got a new job! Second interview that he had nabbed him the job. Yeah!

Marti wrote: "Marti wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "Nosy Parkers want to know: "What's happening in your life?""

Sadly, my son "quit" his job after 16 years of teaching. The school district had made it impossible to d..."

Excellent

Marti wrote: "He got a new job! Second interview that he had nabbed him the job. Yeah! ..."

Whoop, whoop, Whoop!

Marti wrote: "Marti wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "Nosy Parkers want to know: "What's happening in your life?""

Sadly, my son "quit" his job after 16 years of teaching. The school district had made it impossible to d..."

Congrats to him on the new job!

If you like Historical Mysteries.... I've moved our Shelfari group here:

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I went to an annual book sale this weekend. 150,000 books.Saturday was BOGO.I bought 8 books for $ 3.50 and one free book they offered. I bought 2 treasures! One is Isak Dinesen 7 Gothic Tales from the 1930's,small little hardcover.Can't wait to get into that one.The other was from 1941-World's Greatest Literature of 20th Century., Anthology of condensed classics-Dickens,Mark Twain, even Mein Kamph (10 pages long,really condensed)!. This 1500 page book has so many classics! I usaully spend $9-10,but this year didn't find as much as I usually do. At 150,000 books they certainly were not lacking.This is one very organized book sale as well-by genre and author!

Laurie wrote: "I went to an annual book sale this weekend. 150,000 books.Saturday was BOGO.I bought 8 books for $ 3.50 and one free book they offered. I bought 2 treasures! One is Isak Dinesen 7 Gothic Tales from..."

Fun!!

My middle child graduated from high school this past weekend!

Karin wrote: "My middle child graduated from high school this past weekend!"

Congrats to the new Graduate!

Karin wrote: "My middle child graduated from high school this past weekend!"

Congratulations!

Thanks!

Karin wrote: "My middle child graduated from high school this past weekend!"

Congratulations.....

And our mortgage is paid OFF .... (***happy dance***)

Congratulations! That is cause for a happy dance!

Book Concierge wrote: "And our mortgage is paid OFF .... (***happy dance***)"

YEAAA!

Kimberly wrote: "Book Concierge wrote: "And our mortgage is paid OFF .... (***happy dance***)"

YEAAA!"

CONGRATULATIONS!