Oh Man, Post #11

[usedtobeljs]

Yeah, it's been a hot minute since posting. That is because of WORK and STUFF.

But here are other things to think about:

*The Hiddleston Renaissance! Whooo! As I noted previously, he's filming The Essex Serpent# in, well, Essex, and there are lots of photos from the set of Mr. TH swanning about in ye olde Hot Vicar attire circa the latest Victorian times, and it's all v. pleasing.

#Amusingly, last weekend I thought to myself, "Self, maybe it's time to try to read The Essex Serpent again, despite bouncing off it the first time through. Too bad you returned it to the used bookstore. Perhaps a Kindle?" And then, Amazon told me I had already purchased it for my Kindle many months ago. Which indeed I had.

I can report it's more enthralling this time around.

*Also, related, Hiddleston Renaissance: He's prepping for the onslaught of Loki press, including going to the BAFTAs in a Ralph Lauren tux.

Look, it's been a hard year and a half, I take my simple pleasures where I can.

*Also recently read: the latest in C.S. Harris's Sebastian St Cyr novels, What The Devil Knows. It's a slightly different mystery, based on a real-life murder case. Corruption in Whitechapel with brewers and weird Middlesex politics -- really cool.

*My subtropical Small Town has been Pollen-and-Drought Central this season, but we've actually gotten enough proper rain this week to wash some of the nasty yellow stuff out of the air. HOORAY.

*And I now have my second vaccine shot, and going back to workout is only a couple of weeks away. SO HAPPY.

May your weekend be full of simple or complex pleasures, as you prefer.

Comments

[anne_d]

Huzzah for being vaccinated, and may there be many pleasures ahead!

[usedtobeljs]

Thanks, A! [hugs]

[gwynnega]

Hooray for having things to look forward to in two weeks time!

[usedtobeljs]

And the same to you! :)

[hugs]

[kathyh]

Yay for second vaccine shot.

I have The Essex Serpent sitting waiting to be read (as it has been for a couple of years). I keep looking at it and wondering if I will enjoy it but Hiddleston is a great motivator. Glad it’s going better the second time.

[usedtobeljs]

The Essex Serpent is interesting in that it's hard to categorize. I find it more enjoyable once I get past the opening chapters, though they're needed to introduce characters.

Hugs hugs, K!

[desdemonaspace]

YAY for your 2nd shot! What a relief, eh?

You make me want to sample C.S. Harris. I am intrigued!

May your town receive enough rain to keep all irritants at bay. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

[usedtobeljs]

I really like C.S. Harris mysteries, but I would say that the first few in the series are not as compelling (the wrong romantic choice for the hero, v. tedious). However, Harris is a historian by training and the specifics of Regency London and politics are great.

Cheers for you! Happy week ahead!

[desdemonaspace]

I love anything set in Regency England. I cannot wait to try a new author. Thanks!

[janus_74]

I'm glad you got your second shot! I'm still not eligible to get my first one yet, maybe in a month or so at the rate they're going (not a complaint; it is what it is).

[usedtobeljs]

Hoping that the vaccines show up in the Great North sooner rather than later.

Happy week, T!

[janus_74]

Funny enough, I said that and then they lowered the age in Alberta for AstraZeneca! I will attempt to grab an appointment starting tomorrow :)

[alhbooks]

Book buying travel of course lessened my screen time recently, but I’m pleased to hear of pollen washing and Hiddleston-viewing! And yippee for workout! (Never thought I’d type that phrase...)

[usedtobeljs]

I know -- to be this excited about going back to workout is perhaps excessive. :)

Hugs, ALH, and a good end to your April!