What a great month I had! Quite unexpectedly to be honest.
READ I am currently reading the The Friday Afternoon Club. I will do a whole post on this once I've finished but I'm really enjoying it. Griffen Dunne has an openness and honesty in his narrative that makes it so much more than name dropping stories. There are a few very arresting moments, and I am prepared for what is to come, having adored his father's work and read all Dominick Dunne's books, starting as a teen when I worked in a bookshop and stumbled across The Two Mrs Grenvilles. I went to his author talk, purely out of nostalgia for his father, but I can see he is a very talented writer in his own right.
WATCHED Been to a few plays and comedians this month, plus a number of author talks. Saw Jacob Banks and the amazing Gregory Porter.
At the movies, One Battle after another and the Springsteen movie today. It feels like it's been a quiet month, but not really. Just the lull before the (Sand)storm...bahahaha. If you don't have an earworm now you won't get that joke....
HEARD Bunt. A lot of Bunt. I saw him last year at Field Day and my Spotify is teasing me that he is coming back as I just keep getting song after song by him in my Daily Drive. So I'm hoping Spotify knows something I don't as I'm dead keen to see him again! Good vibes!
Also I like these covers - the Ska version of the Frank Turner song and the Frank Turner version of the Grace Petrie song.
But I do like her original better. Of course. (Aussies, she'll be here for the National Folk Festival in April. Hopefully with side gigs as I'll be at Bluesfest....though husband is aware I have to travel if I miss her...ha!)
WORE My Luigi bag has been getting a workout. It makes me so happy, especially when the fans ask me if it's from Mario, as they a perplexed by someone my age using it as a serious handbag (they should see me with my Moomin or Hello Kitty bag!)
I got these weird things for my sore toe after big walks or big nights dancing. It does help ease the pain. Cheap and off ebay or amazon or something. Worth a shot.
AND LASTLY My top 3? Too hard to narrow down. Got a family get together for a birthday before the month is out, so even though that's yet to happen, I'll put it down as number 1. Ditto Halloween, just the decorations and the bubbly kids coming to the door sooooo sensational dinner at Mister Grotto with friends - it was AMAZING food! The flavours so interesting. I'm not even a big fish eater and I ate it all! Brilliant restaurant. If you are in Sydney, def go! It is only fish and seafood though, no other options.
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Sounds like you have been busy but having fun!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day and happy week ahead.
I do'nt think I've read any of those books but maybe I should have a look at them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great month you've had. Love your bag and love all the food. I always love your food.
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Have a fabulous Happy Tuesday, Lydia. Hugs. ♥
You have been busy! I love seafood so I would love eating at this restaurant.
ReplyDeleteThat does sound like such an amazing month! Your Luigi bag is so cute. I LOVE seafood so that restaurant sounds fabulous to me.
ReplyDeleteGreat month! Love Gregory Porter. Your entry for the bake sale looks mouth watering, no wonder you won. Thanks for linking at #TuesdayTwirl
ReplyDeleteI didn't make that - it's a Saturday morning 'bakery' that a groovy restaurant puts on - this one was linked with an org that helps feed women in homeless shelters and provides them with opportunities to work and train for a career.
DeleteSounds like a lovely month! It's been a busy one for us, and I feel like I should do a post l like this once a month to recap what has happened. Not all was positive as my mom was in the hospital for 5 days at the beginning but hubby and I did have an anniversary trip, my youngest celebrated a birthday and we had a fun get together with friends!
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A great month for you Lydia, thanks for joining us for #WBOYC.
ReplyDeleteAnother busy month full of fun things for you. I really enjoyed Revival.
ReplyDeleteA great month... I've never heard of those toe things before, but love that Luigi handbag.
ReplyDeleteRevival and Northbound are songs that could find their way on to one of my playlists. Have a blessed week.
ReplyDeleteYou sure pack a lot of fun in your life and in your post. Fabulous music, especially enjoyed Gregory Porter! That dessert looks yummy with the strawberries. Mmm! Have a boogietastic week, darlin' Lydia! xo
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great month! I love your Luigi bag and those foods look delicious!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful week!
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You sound busy, busy is good
ReplyDeleteYou have been very busy, but eventful. I enjoyed all these tunes. I. Not sure about the Springsteen movie.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's a big downer. And if you've ever helped people with severe depression it's a little triggering. Within the first 5 mins I thought 'oh honey, you just need some meds for that' and within half an hour I thought he was just selfish and pretty awful to people and just wanted more screen time for Paul Walter Hauser....ha!
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