Positivity Project #3 - Lets READ

Good afternoon!

Are you one of those people who says, “I never have enough time to read?” or my favorite, “I only read on summer break.”

GASP! That is just so wrong and my heart aches for you.

Not sure how exactly that could ever be the case. Find 30 minutes in the morning or before bed and guarantee you will start or end your day relaxed.

Do it! Try it! No better time than NOW.

How big is your To Be Read pile? I usually have a TBR pile of only one or two books. I tend to read what I buy immediately. I am more like a kid in a candy store. I want and I want to read it NOW!

My dad (remember he is on an extended visit with me) has read several books since he started his visit. He reads a little in the morning with his morning coffee, a little in the afternoon, and a little to relax before bed at night.

Now the good part is that we enjoy the same books– mostly. Like he loves to read Sharon Sala who happens to be one of my favorite authors. If you enjoy a good romance and ones with a little mystery with characters you can’t help but fall in love with then Dad and I both recommend Sharon Sala and especially her “Blessings Georgia” series. See the photos. But we love all of Sharon’s books.

I finished “The Vanishing”, the latest paranormal mystery by Jayne Ann Krentz. Jayne does a terrific job with paranormal. She and Heather Graham are my two favorites in this genre. I mean what more could a person want: mystery, paranormal, and romance.

We also both enjoy David Baldacci and John Sanford. Dad just re-read “The Collectors” by David Baldacci.
 
I got Dad started on reading “The Kidd” series by John Sandford. Having lived in Minnesota, we both love and have known a character like his “Virgil Flowers” character, we recommend John Sandford books.

I am finishing up Linda Lael Miller’s latest book, “Country Strong” from her new Painted Pony Creek series. Anytime you want a good romance that takes place on a ranch then Linda Lael Miller is where you want to turn.

Next up on my list is “The Shape of the Night” by Tess Gerritsen. Another author my dad and I have in common. No doubt he will read this one when I am finished, but for now, get in line.

Tell us what you are reading. What author or series do you recommend?

Can’t get your hands on a book right now? Well, you are in luck. Until June 30^th we have a National Emergency Library open for digital reading of over 1.4 million books. FREE. Visit this link: https://archive.org/details/nationalemergencylibrary

Novels not your thing? That’s okay, Marvel has free digital read of some of their comic books available. FREE. Visit this link: https://www.marvel.com/comics/discover/1626/read-these-free-comics

Prefer someone to read you a bedtime story? Well, Dolly Parton on Facebook can help you out. FREE. Visit this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2518816801707089/

If you know of other ways to get free reads, please share what you have discovered.

More than anything—HAPPY READING!!

 

 
 
 
 

Positivity Project #2

Here we are again. Spreading the positive! We hope you do too.

My father who came for a visit at end of February is now here at least until mid-May. How can I be disappointed to spend so much time with my dad?

We spend the day (when I am not working) sharing meals and talking. It’s great to hear dad talk about some of the things he experienced when he was younger.

But, what does dad do while I am working from home? For sure dad can and does read. He has read 4 or 5 books so far since he started his visit. But you can't just read all day - every day.

Dad said one day, “I wish I was more artistic.” For the record, dad is a genius with woodworking. He made all kinds of stuff when I was younger out of wood like a dresser, headboard, grandfather clock, chess board, to name a few.

Hmm. What does one do with the statement, “I wish I was more artistic.”

Well, I have a friend who is very artistic and creative and.. has paints! I have old yard statues that are all faded. Put the two together and you have an artistic painting father.

We set up a table in front of a window where sunlight comes in, hooked him up with paints and voila! Dad is artistic.

He didn't stop at just one yard statue. Dad gathered them all up, cleaned them and then every day for a week painted on.

What did I get?

I get to watch my dad enjoying himself and relaxing. I also got fabulous, new yard ornaments that I and everyone who comes to my yard gets to enjoy. All hand painted by my father.  
What is a creative endeavor you have wanted to try but never had the time? Or maybe you already are crafty and creative but just don’t do it any longer because life got in the way.
 
Got a paint by number set sitting around? What about a camera? It’s spring. Can you go to your yard and take photos of the changing flowers?