Happy Friday

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This day was a long time coming this week.  I have no reviews ready, no hops have been joined and all this shows how boring a person I really am.

On the reading front, I am reading Ghosts of Rosewood Asylum for a review in February.  I am enjoying it but I enjoy anything with ghosts.  I am listening to Jeff Ashton’s Imperfect Justice: Prosecuting Casey Anthony.  I watched this trial every single day and I was as astounded as the rest of the world with the verdict.  I am enjoying the book which is narrated by Mr. Ashton.  It’s a lot of the same one, same old with some back story, personal story tossed in.  I am only about halfway through it.  Review will come someday.  LOL

How was your Friday?

 

If you want to peek at my Dukan Day you can find that HERE

Cat Thursday

It’s that time again…Cat Thursday! Welcome to the weekly meme that celebrates the wonders and sometime hilarity of cats! Join us by posting a favorite LOL cat pic you may have come across, famous cat art or even share with us pics of your own beloved cat(s). It’s all for the love of cats! Enjoy!  This meme is hosted by Michelle at The True Book Addict.

The second Cat Thursday of the month is Authors and their Cats.  Of course I can’t find a picture that I like so I am using this one which kinda fits….

courtesy of catwisdom101.com

If you are dying to read about my Dukan Progress you can find that blog HERE

Happy Thursday

Awkward Family Pet Photos: Book Review

Authors: Mike Bender and Doug Chernack

Publisher: Crown Publishing

Non fiction, 176 pages

Source: Netgalley

FTC Disclaimer

About the Book:

There are few things more rewarding than having a pet. They love us unconditionally, shower us with attention, and because of them, we actually live longer. So, what can possibly be awkward about our animal BFFs? Well . . . nothing. In fact, we’re the awkward ones. We adore our pets, but let’s face it—sometimes L-O-V-E makes us go a little overboard. Like giving them middle names, throwing them elaborate birthday parties, and making them a Christmas sweater to match with the rest of the family. Truth is, what they cherish most is our companionship. And maybe that’s the reason we care about them so much—because for such simple pleasures, they allow us to be as awkward as we want.

My Two Cents:

I enjoyed this book.  I am an animal lover, cats are of course my favorite pet but I love them all.  I enjoy looking at pictures as well.  So combine the love of animals and the interest in looking at peoples pictures and you have a win, win for me.

This is not just your everyday dog and cat photos.  These are family photos that include the human part of the family as well.  We have snakes, pigs, monkeys, and horses just to name a few.  Some are dressed, some are posed but all are just a bit out there in my opinion but enjoyable to look at and laugh at.  I wondered many times while reading this book if these people meant for these pictures to be funny or if there were serious.

Example 1:

I do believe that is a monkey and one that does not look too happy.  Was this a Christmas card?  LOL

  Example 2

Huh?

Those pics are courtesy of Amazon and are just a tease of what you will find in the book.  I wish the explanations of the pictures were a little more informative but I suppose they do speak for themselves.  It is a fun book that will bring a smile to your face.

4/5 Fun Read

Dukan Day 9

Date Night: Dinner and a Movie:The Devil Inside

Dukan:

Finished Attack Phase

Started Cruise Phase

Total lost in attack=6lbs!

Date Night

HA, I am getting my Friday post in a wee bit late but hey, it counts!

Tonight hubster and I had a lovely date night.  We had dinner at this great little Middle Eastern restaurant called House of Kabob.  They have the best food and their rice (which I did not eat this time, yay me) is to die for and the owners tell me very healthy.  It’s a small place with just a few tables but hubster and I really enjoy it.  It’s our new go to place.  Fits the wallet too.  AND, I was able to stay on track with Dukan by eating a Chicken Caeser Salad with healthy, NF yogurt dressing on the side.  It was yummy and filled me up.

Then it was off to the movies.  We saw The Devil Inside.  This is about a woman whose mother murdered three people while she was having an exorcism done ON HERSELF.  She is now in a mental hospital in Rome, Italy and her daughter, now 25 goes to see her for the first time to try to get answers on why and try to help her.  She meets two priests who happen to do exorcisms on the side, without the approval of the church.  They agree to help Isabella by evaluating her mother.  The fun horror begins!

My honest opinion?  I really enjoyed it.  I love these dark, evil movies and this one was made like a documentary which for me was even more interesting and held my attention.  (usually I fall asleep at a movie.)  Supposedly this is based on  a true story, who knows.  It was very, interesting.  The shaky cameras were a bit much for me.  For some reason that makes me sick to my stomach but it was not as bad as Paranormal Activity was.  All of the actors were awesome.  I liked Fr. David the best and it was hard to watch him decline as the movie went on.  I found it quite believable.  BUT, the ending sucked big time!  I mean really sucked.

I guess I should say that this is the first movie I have seen in a theater in I don’t know how long so that could have played into my enjoyment as well.  BEING OUT OF THE HOUSE!  LOL

Have you seen or plan to see this movie?

Related articles

• Weekend Movie Guide 01/06: Little Ditty About The Devil (laist.com)
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Cat Thursday and Updates

It’s Thursday already and that means CATS!!!!  I love cats every day but this is a special meme day devoted to the kitties.  This meme is hosted by Michelle at The True Book Addict.  Pop on over to her site and sign up.  One can never loot at enough cat pictures. 

 

What mother or father has not heard those words?  And what is the stock answer?  “I am not everybody else’s mother!”  LOL 

 

On the reading front

I am ashamed to say I have not finished a book in quite awhile.  I try but I am always getting sidetracked.  Right now I am in 3/4 done with The Retribution by Val McDermid.   This is a Tony Hill, Carol Jordan thriller and trust me, it is pretty darn good.  Review to follow soon.  AND, this is a Netgalley read so it fits in with January is Netgalley Month! 

Lookie here:

 

 

Is this not the best?  My fav author who writes the more grotesque and twisted murder thrillers, Val McDermid,has authored a children’s book!  I LOVE it.  I am postive it is fun and kids will love it.  I would be first in line to buy it for my granddaughter but alas, it’s not available in the states yet.  Poor me.  I hope there is more to come!

 

I am also about halfway through  Oath of Office by Michael Palmer.  I teased you with the cover yesterday.  Another winner.  Review to follow shortly.  This is not a netgalley.  I was actually contacted by the author for a review.  YES, Mr. Michael Palmer contacted ME!  <sigh>

Dukan Day 5

I was inspired to try this diet or better said lifestyle when I found flamidwyfe’s blog.  Her blog is so darn interesting.    I want to be her!  Anyway, she is on Dukan and results are awesome so I figuted I w0uld try it out myself. 

 

One hurdle for me is, I am not a meat eater.   Yes, I eat it, but I could very easily do without.  So these seven days of PP (pure protein) are not real easy for me.  I have eaten so much

greek yogurt that I feel like I am Anthony Quinn!  (get it, Zorba the Greek?)  I am very much looking foward to some veggies.  I miss that crunch feelings. 

 

BUT, I have lost three pounds so far so I think I can do this.  Especially once I move on to the Cruise Phase.  I feel great.  Once the headaches passed from sugar/carb withdrawl I felt like a new person. 

Thank you flamidwyfe for kicking me in the pants and getting me started.  Ok, she didn’t acutally kick me in the pants or even know that I was getting started but like I said, she inspired me to take the first steps.

Here ends my updates.  I have been successful at blogging every day so far so that is on track.  Now if I can just get some reading and reviewing done!