Posting Just To Post

I can’t think of a thing to write.   

I wanted to write a review of The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood.    But I’m all a-blank.   I can say that I loved it.   It was a fabulously refreshing change of pace, style, mood, subject for me over what I’d read before that.  NOT that I want to disparage what I had read prior – in fact, I have enjoyed most of the books I’ve read lately.

I left this book for my Aunt and Cousin to read and since I don’t have the source text to inspire me, I just don’t think I’ll do it justice.     I’m probably one of the last to read it anyway, so I wouldn’t be telling you anything new.    I am definitely hoping to read more Atwood soon.

AND THEN.  Well, then… I played hostess/tour guide to my sis-in-law and her hubby for seven days and I’ve not read but 2 pages of my Bloom How To Read and Why.   I’m fascinated by this challenge!   [click here]

One activity I was able to do that was book related while my SIL was here was one day of shopping.    Said shopping excursion included a stop to the new Borders in my locale and, yes, I did buy some books.     Being without my list of MUST-BUYS, I screwed up and did not buy The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao  nor The Remains of the Day.  Instead, I remembered Neil Gaiman’s Stardust – can’t wait to start! and Life of Pi – inspired by it being on the list of my prior post, and a $4.99 Gregory Peck bio A Charmed Life by Lynn Haney in hardback.

I haven’t started any of them.   I’m in the middle of comparison shopping for a ***  Brand New Washing Machine!!!! ****   (It helps if you can say that or imagine the voice of the guy who announces the prizes on the Price is Right show.)

I’m considering the Fisher Paykel model – low energy use AND low water use.   Anyone have one?

Oh – I joined BookMooch.    Hmmmm.     My cheerleading award was a prize of bookmooch points – how could I refuse?     I have yet to hear from the moochees for my books that I requested.    I will give them a couple more weeks to respond, I guess.

My participation in Weekly Geek Week ELEVEN is not gonna happen either, I’m afraid.   I can’t think of any questions.  I’ve not read of any of those books and well, having taken this week off of blogging, I’m just stumped for which to pick and what to ask.    I will sit this one out.   Good luck with your move Dewey and I’ll commit to week TWELVE.

That’s it for now – I must visit my blogger buddies and let them know I’m still here!  I’m still a fan!

Oh – thanks Chartroose for the link love and mention!    I’m blushing… Oh – re-reading her post (which is here) I see I WON AN AWARD! deep red blushing and stammering commences.