Weekends


On Saturday we went to a library fundraiser to peruse the used books.  Once again I found many books that I could add to my collection.  I know!  You are thinking "but Karen, didn't you thin out your books this past January?".  Yes, I did indeed.  But you see I do not own THESE books (except for Cutting for Stone my memory failed me and I bought it and discovered I already owned a copy when I arrived home).  Love the Pooh book that was printed 1952, it's on the far left.

It was a beautiful weekend and the sunshine was soaked up by not only me but Frodo!  He has been spending more time out in his little yard.  I'm watching my lilac bush develop leaf buds overnight.  It was nice enough to have a door opened a bit for some much needed fresh air.  My husband and I are back to walking after dinner since daytime lasts much longer.  Frodo sits and stares us down until we remember it's walking time.  Frodo believes in mental telepathy.  (so do I!!)

The weekend meals were varied:  pancakes with maple syrup (from dad), scrambled eggs with spinach and mushrooms, tossed salads, left over pizza slices (found in the freezer).

Welcome spring!!

Joining Amanda

Comments

  1. AnkeApril 8, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    I love the sale section of our library! We have picked up many, many books there, some for as little as 25 cents! Looks like you got a great selection to add to your own library. :-)

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  2. stephApril 8, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    I was devastated when I missed the library book sale this year!!! What treasures you found!!! Spring has sort of found us, too......and those after dinner walks!!! Back in the routine. I wish Freddie would just use mental telepathy....as soon as we close the dishwasher, he starts running in circles and to the front door. Nothing dumb about that dog!

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  3. MelissaApril 8, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    The Perks of Being a Wallflower - gah! I think all teenagers should read that one. My youngest claims it's the best book EVER. And you can never go wrong with Pooh.

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  4. Tracey ~ CloverApril 8, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    See, all the cleaning out you did in January was just what was needed to make room for new books. I get it, truly I do.

    We had pancakes here this weekend. I love pancakes so I don't make them too often...my body just can't take it ;)

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  5. Kathleen Shaw April 8, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Yay books! I love finding good used books. It sounds like you had a wonderful weekend!

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  6. Melanie RouthierApril 8, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    Good score! I LOVED The Perks of Being a Wallflower and the movie was fantastic. Enjoy your new to you books!

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  7. Mama Gone GreenApril 8, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    I LOVED cutting for stone!

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  8. JacquiApril 8, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    Always room for preloved books! Love these long evenings xx

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  9. the habit of beingApril 8, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    i LOOOOOVE scrambled eggs with spinach and mushrooms!

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  10. DonnaApril 8, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    Pizza is always good! I have such a craving for pancakes lately. I may have to give in to it soon...

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  11. Kim April 8, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    Well you need to get rid of books to make room for more, right :)

    We are enjoying after dinner walks again too, so lovely.

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  12. come on in xApril 8, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Loving the longer evenings here too, and we also have a telepathic dog!

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  13. EileenApril 8, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    Your weekend sounds great ! Loved the food menue.

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  14. UnknownApril 8, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    I have such a weakness for books...free ones, old ones, colorful ones. It is a good addiction to have!

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  15. bookworm-MaryApril 8, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    I love getting old books at library used book sales!

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  16. Lady CordeliaApril 8, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    you can never have too many books. right? didn't you once tell me that?
    : )
    XO

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  17. KristenApril 8, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    Glad you had some sunny weather and got some new books! I remember going to hear Margaret Atwood speak years ago...before kiddos :) That's such an intriguing book!

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  18. ShosannahApril 9, 2013 at 4:43 AM

    Books! I have a wekness for them too! And have been known, on occasion to purchase more than one copy of the same, intentionally :)
    Love your "Springish" menu too!

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  19. Annie CholewaApril 9, 2013 at 5:04 AM

    I'm the same, I can never resist a good book sale! In fact I don't need an excuse to buy books! And I LOVE all things A.A. Milne, as illustrated by E.H.Shepard rather than Disney :)

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  20. Judy S.April 9, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    You will love Cutting for Stone! I need to check out that Willa Cather one; I've enjoyed 3 others of hers. You scored, for sure!

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  21. KrugthethinkerApril 9, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    I also cannot resist books! I just bought Cutting for Stone over the Christmas break (also from a library book sale), but I haven't read it yet--always trying to finish my library books before they are due! But I am looking forward to reading it sometime soon. Virtual book club!

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