Wordy Wednesday

 

Weekly Roll

 

Son like Mother - Always sticking our head in these things.

Linky Love

Orange Bundt Cake My son told me it looked worse after I put the glaze on. I should of used baking spray.  It stuck a bit to the pan. I made the glaze with 2 tablespoons of orange juice, 1 cup of powdered sugar, and some orange zest. They are big fans of pistachio bundt cake

Inappropriate Thoughts

Went to the Generation X Takeover at the Route 66 Casino.  Perhaps the most inappropriate appropriate thing we did last Saturday It was an experience.  We laughed a lot and jammed to Generation X toons.

 

Spicy Older Ladies Blazers Fan Club - Summer League Report

Well there is a lot to discuss.  Summer League is in the books for the Portland Trailblazers. You know us Spicy Older Ladies have opinions!

The Blazers have been making some moves. THEY finally have a new Head Coach- Micah Nori.  We really liked Tiago Splitter as acting coach of Trail Blazers.  

I thought Tiago resembled Sam the Eagle

Tiago is headed to the BULLS.

Other notable trades are Jerami Grant aka JG and Kris Murray to the Grizzlies for Ja Morant.  Very mixed feelings about Ja.

Current Cap and Depth Chart here

4th of July Junk Journal Spread

 Scrapbook or Junk Journal it is hard to distinguish between the two. 

Left a little note under my Husband's picture about the historic 4th of July.  It was a hot one in Artesia, NM.

What I have read July

I am linking up with Modern Mrs Dary's quick lit.  Check out what everyone is reading. My reading has picked up. 

View from the East Wing by Jill Biden 

Our book club prides ourselves on reading books from all sides of the Political Spectrum.  I found this one just ho-hum.  Some of the members called it fluffy. I do think the last chapters are the best.  I didn't realize that Dr Jill Biden taught at community college while being First Lady. It is written in vignettes, and the flow is not the best. I read this on my kindle.

We also had an author meet.  I thought it was a great discussion with the former first lady and I enjoyed it immensely.

Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke

I was sent this by my friend. The main character, Natalie, is basically unlikeable, and I agree with that assessment. This follows a trad wife who tries to make her life look perfect with the cattle ranch and making things from scratch. However, there is a other side to the story and Natalie is thrown back into the 1800's. The story is a trainwreck you can't turn the pages fast enough to find out what happens. This book has gotten plenty of buzz.

The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali

This is a book club book and historical fiction. The story follows 2 young girls who become friends in Tehran. It is about growing up as a woman in Tehran during Iran's turbulent history. The different choices each makes and the consequences of their choices. This was a fabulous book. I can't wait to discuss.

Wordy Wednesday

 

Sometimes I think the universe is trying to tell me something.

21st Anniversary of Postcrossing

 Today Postcrossing is celebrating its 21st anniversary.  Postcrossing is something I have been doing this year. You can find all about postcrossing here.

Stats from June 

Sent postcards to Taiwan, Finland, Germany, and France today.