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Post by Rhondito on Jan 2, 2022 18:29:17 GMT
Here's the wrinkle. I know he still has residual feelings for me from hs and part of the reason we haven't met up in person in the last decade or so since we reconnected is that I didn't know if it would rekindle some feelings in me and I wasn't going to take the chance. I am not interested in dating him. Our political views do not line up, but I could hang out with him and I suppose down the line a benefits thing might come in to play. Nope. Don't put him in a position of wanting to date you when you have no intentions of that being an option. It's not fair to him.
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Post by Rhondito on Dec 30, 2021 16:03:41 GMT
And another 5 star read...I had a fairly mediocre reading year, but it looks like all the good ones decided to appear right at the end. These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant. A man raising his 8yo daughter off the grid in the Mountains and we gradually learn why. With an ending I was not prepared for. I'm currently reading this one - glad to see another good review!
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Post by Rhondito on Dec 30, 2021 15:55:42 GMT
50. Last year I read 52 so I'm down a bit, but I'm happy with my total.
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Post by Rhondito on Dec 29, 2021 16:37:31 GMT
Adults like this who make huge deals of their own birthdays annoy me. I have two who make their birthday month "national holidays." Being excited is one thing, taking it to an extreme is another. I would go with "I'm sorry, I can't make it." If she asks why - "We are taking a trip to celebrate my 50th."
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Post by Rhondito on Dec 29, 2021 16:18:04 GMT
Many prayers that it was caught early and hasn't spread!
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Post by Rhondito on Dec 29, 2021 16:11:19 GMT
I like that they are being more diverse, but I feel like it's a bit too try hard and I don't think it needs to be a part of the official storyline, just include a more diverse range of characters (actors) without making a big deal about it. THIS!
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Post by Rhondito on Dec 29, 2021 16:05:58 GMT
So in every holiday celebration (Christmas in this case) I make a list of the people I'm buying gifts for and what type of gifts I'm buying. I struggled with mistreatment in my previous job but got fortunate enough to now be working in a very friendly envirnment with amazing co workers and an amazing boss. My boss has stood by my side in many many instances and I decided to include him in my gift list. I got a tie which was within average price nothing fancy, still keeping it professional and he liked it so much. This is not about a tie. The husband is suspicious that a boss is now included in the gift list and feels more is going on than a employer/employee relationship. I would be mortified if I were the wife.
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Post by Rhondito on Dec 27, 2021 16:17:56 GMT
I'm now reading a book called The Trees by Percival Everett. Oh my. Dude can write like nobody's business. Based on comments from a few people on Goodreads, they worship the ground this author walks on. This book is sooooo snarky. Dark humor on a serious topic. The basic plot is that someone in the fictional southern town of Money, Mississippi is getting revenge for Emmett Till's death. I'll do a review next week. Yeah... Money isn't fictional. The store where Emmett Till was accused of whistling at Carolyn Bryant is located there. This book sounds very interesting!
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Post by Rhondito on Dec 23, 2021 15:56:29 GMT
Have you tried Mary Kubica? I’m reading Local Woman Missing and I’m enjoying it a lot. I’ve read some of her others (not all) and have enjoyed them too. I read this book recently and loved it!
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Post by Rhondito on Dec 22, 2021 16:29:30 GMT
I watched Love Actually the other night and happened to watch Elf (for the first time!) one afternoon with my daughter.
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Post by Rhondito on Dec 22, 2021 16:25:19 GMT
Why would you even want to spend time around these people? I wouldn't so much as consider it, under any circumstances. My time is too precious to spend it in misery.
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Post by Rhondito on Dec 20, 2021 18:56:54 GMT
She needs to hire a lawyer yesterday.
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Post by Rhondito on Dec 20, 2021 18:12:29 GMT
I finished Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult. I had high hopes for this one and it fell so flat for me. I really enjoyed the parts where the protagonist talked about her time working at Sotheby's, but that didn't make up very much of the novel. I was at the point where I was realizing I didn't like anything about the book when the big twist came. It was just enough to keep me going but eventually it fizzled again. I only continued just to finish the damn thing. 2.5 stars My husband’s job is to remind me, every time I pick up one of her new books at the bookstore, that every time I read on of her new books I spend the whole time complaining that I do not like it. I'm going to take this as my clue to skip her books from now on.
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Post by Rhondito on Dec 20, 2021 15:53:28 GMT
I finished Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult. I had high hopes for this one and it fell so flat for me. I really enjoyed the parts where the protagonist talked about her time working at Sotheby's, but that didn't make up very much of the novel. I was at the point where I was realizing I didn't like anything about the book when the big twist came. It was just enough to keep me going but eventually it fizzled again. I only continued just to finish the damn thing. 2.5 stars
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Post by Rhondito on Dec 19, 2021 16:23:33 GMT
I just got a Verizon version of "thanks for paying your bill, here's a gift" with link. They even put the numbers at the top to make it look at first glance like it was from VZN, but it was actually sent from a phone number with an area code. Blocked and deleted. I'm getting those randomly but from AT&T. It's been happening for a month or so.
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Post by Rhondito on Dec 19, 2021 16:13:34 GMT
It's not your business to tell. As is, it doesn't sound like it would be welcomed news anyway.
For anyone thinking of having their DNA tested, be prepared for any and all results to show up and ask yourself if you can accept surprise relatives and secrets to be revealed. I had a sister show up and I honestly now wish I didn't know. We have a FB relationship and she's perfectly nice, but it's awkward.
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Post by Rhondito on Dec 16, 2021 21:23:14 GMT
And son just finally got the call that his PCR, taken over 48 hours ago, was positive. I'm so sorry How awful to have him there and not be able to interact and enjoy the visit.
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Post by Rhondito on Dec 16, 2021 16:51:21 GMT
I don't mean this as a hand slap for them, please don't take it that way! Why didn't they test before leaving NY? Did they know you were going to test them?
I hope they're both on the mend soon and that you remain negative!!
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Post by Rhondito on Dec 16, 2021 16:16:00 GMT
Beekman 1802 whipped body cream is amazing. I had forgotten about Beekman. I really love their line. Its 'clean' so it doesn't irritate my skin. Its hard for me to find it locally but its worth ordering online if you have to. HSN has it on sale for 24.95 and free shipping
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Post by Rhondito on Dec 16, 2021 15:45:27 GMT
SOL DE JENIERO BRAZILIAN BUM BUM BODY CREAM I buy it at Sephora. I give it for gifts with the Brazilian bum bum body scrub. I also like the bom dia bright body cream scent as well, same brand. The lush sleepy mentioned above sounds good too. I’ve been wanting to try a lush product after they pulled out of all social media. Maybe I’ll buy it for dd. She loves sleepy type products. I buy the unscented Sol De Jeniero cream because Bum Bum is so loud. I love their cream though. I keep it and Kiehl's Creme de Corps on hand at all times.
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Post by Rhondito on Dec 15, 2021 16:58:54 GMT
I was hoping we'd get more of Dexter killing bad guys - that's what I loved about the original series. I'm finding I like this one more each week, but I'm still not loving it yet. ooooh....!
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Post by Rhondito on Dec 13, 2021 15:58:54 GMT
I have three to bring me up to date...
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry - this was a light read for me and I enjoyed it. 4.5 stars
Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng - apparently everyone loved this book but I thought it was just okay. I didn't love the characters. 3 stars
Every Last Secret by A.R. Torre - Another that fell flat for me. 3 stars
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Post by Rhondito on Dec 11, 2021 16:22:51 GMT
The one I found awkward to watch was Charlotte...... I could not take my eyes off her mouth. She is so lovely, I wish she didn't have any work done to her face. It was so distracting to me. That's how I feel about Miranda and her brown teeth! WHY can't she get her teeth bleached or something? It grosses me out.
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Post by Rhondito on Nov 30, 2021 20:58:02 GMT
I really want to watch this, but I don't have Showtime! I'm hoping it ends up on another platform. Wait until all episodes have aired and then get a free preview. I got 1 month free by subscribing directly from Showtime's website. Downloading the App from Amazon only gives you 7 days.
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Post by Rhondito on Nov 30, 2021 19:39:26 GMT
I love it! I'm not liking having to wait a week for a new episode though LOL!
I've been watching the new Dexter too; it's not as good as the original, but 4 episodes in and I think it's about to get ramped up.
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Post by Rhondito on Nov 28, 2021 20:56:58 GMT
Another vote for 8!
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Post by Rhondito on Nov 28, 2021 18:16:34 GMT
After having a hard time choosing my next book, I settled on Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica. I wish I hadn't waited so long to read this one - I really enjoyed it and it kept me guessing until almost the end! 5 stars!
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Post by Rhondito on Nov 28, 2021 18:09:36 GMT
"Do you need to leave soon or do you have time to clean the kitchen?" Yep - ask her to help you clean the house since she doesn't have anything to do!
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Post by Rhondito on Nov 28, 2021 15:29:06 GMT
In!
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Post by Rhondito on Nov 28, 2021 15:11:59 GMT
I'm heartbroken to read this news. My prayers and love go out to her.
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