I’m ready for the Olympics Opening Ceremony… are you?! Now I’m off to pop the Scotch Eggs into the oven and whip the coconut cream into shape.
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I'm about two-thirds of the way through this detective thriller, and I'm hooked. It's set in modern Norway with flashbacks to WWII (catnip for me!) and features a somewhat grim hero that engenders empathy. I can't help pulling for the guy as I watch him struggle with his case and his life. The cast of characters is a realistic but motley crew, and it reminds me of other favorites set in cold, snowy climes: the Millenium Trilogy and Smila's Sense of Snow.
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I picked up this book after reading an interview with Lee Child (author of the Jack Reacher thrillers). He referred to The Lost as "the book of the century" and since I devour as much as I can about the Holocaust to try to make sense of it all, I decided I needed to read it immediately. Part memoir, part detective tale, this book was thoroughly engrossing. It's intelligent, annoying, moving, frustrating, and ultimately, rewarding and beautifully written. It challenged me in ways I didn't expect, and I was sad when it was finished.
Is that hibiscus tea? You look very pretty and festive. Our opening ceremonies consists of (baked)Fish and (sweet potato)Chips.
My brother in law and his wife and kids live right on the banks of the River Thames. My in-laws are visiting and in the midst of all the festivities. Yes, I’m incredibly jealous. But I’ve got my TV and comfy track suit (blue and white with a red t-shirt).
They don’t live on the banks of the river in a Dickensian street urchin way, although that would be Britishier. They have an actual modern apartment. Not a chimney sweep in sight.
We recorded the ceremonies and are watching them now. SO cool!! Ok, the NBC commentators needed to shut their traps but, SQUEE!! Royal Corgis and Mr. Bean!! I’m in love!
Oh, my gosh. You are so adorable. We’re in the UK this year, so we woke our little one up to watch the ceremonies, with our versions of British snacks, including Pimm’s Cup (turns out, it’s not much to write home about.) But it’s all a lot of fun!
OMG you are so hot! Is it OK if I say that? I still have an internet stalker girl-crush on you and that photo is just the best. The sass!
Ra ra jolly hockey sticks!