How was your weekend? I hope you all had a great one. I’ve been catching up on a couple of chores and even ventured out to look for some garden stuff but with not a lot of luck. Then again, we’re supposed to have quite a bit of rain this next week so we may not be out doing much in the garden anyway.
Other than that we watched Nomadland which several of you have recommended. We enjoyed it but it certainly left me very curious about the book it was based off of because I feel like there was probably a lot more we didn’t see. One scene which to me was so sad was when one of the women says that she has to find jobs because although she’s worked all of her life her social security benefits would only be around $500 a month. To think that for so many this is a reality is heartbreaking. Anyway, will have to read the book for sure.
In reading news I did finish Fresh Water for Flowers and parts were really lovely but there were a few things that bothered me too. I’ll have to do a full recap later. I realize also that I have not had a chance to start a book for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month month. In case you are need some suggestions here’s a Must-Read list.
Looking forward to the summer I know several of you are participating in 20 Book of Summer and I think you guys have tempted me to join in so I’ll have my list in my next post.
The other thing I need to tackle soon is this magazine stack! I love magazines but I need to go through these and either clip out any interesting articles or cool pictures (for collage purposes) or donate them to the library for others to enjoy. Actually, I’m not sure if my library is accepting still accepting magazine donations but I need to make some room on my shelves for sure.
That’s it around here. How was your weekend? Did you watch any good movies or finish a good book?
Great weekend, but the rain is back. Hope you like Nomadland! Right now, I’m listening to Neil Gaiman’s Art Matters–beginning with his talk about the importance of reading and reading fiction and libraries and librarians!
I’ve been thinking about what flowers etc. to plant at the front of my house for months. Who knew that would be such a hard thing for me to do!
I read Nomadland and loved it but haven’t seen the movie yet though I almost watched it over the weekend. And any movie I’ve watched that was based on a book had so much left out, there’s too much to cram into a few hours I guess.
I am crocheting a striped blanket. One yarn has silk and sea cell and wool. It’s very soft! Sea cell is made from seaweed. The Fiberists dye it. The other fiber is hand spun cotton made by women in Rwanda, who are part of the Handspun Hope The cotton is shipped from New Braunfels, TX.
I am also watching historical YouTube videos. I like learning little facts.
Jen Mullen – While I’m kind of getting tired of the rain then I think oh no, if the rain stops then it’ll just be hot weather! I’m so not ready for summer but I guess it’s almost here. Can’t wait to hear more about the Neil Gaiman book you are reading. That sounds really interesting!
Vicki – Haha, I can totally relate. We’ve been talking about what flowers to get and it’s taking us forever to make up our minds. So true about the film versions. I guess it does have to happen otherwise some movies would be way too long. I definitely plan on reading Nomadland one day.
Isabel A. – Oh girl you have to send me a picture! I bet that is going to look so pretty. Send me a link of some of the videos you’ve been watching. I get so hooked on youtube videos. You start watching one and before you know it you are down a rabbit hole. Hope you and your parents are doing great!
It’s rainy here, but then it’s Oregon. 😉 Nomadland was a good book and better than the movie, but neither were big favorites of mine. I haven’t finished a book in quite a while. Only two so far this month! I’ve started The Overstory, though, and am really enjoying it. For some reason, I didn’t think I’d like it, but I’m anxious to get back to it. I’m listening to 28 Summers, which is a nice, light story. Perfect for my walks (yes, I walk in the rain!). Have a good week, Iliana!
I think reading Nomadland really gives you the big picture (which I’m sure was the author’s overall intent)… the film mostly focuses on one person’s experience. Overall I prefered the book, but loved the cinematography and Francis McD’s performance in the movie.
Now I’m curious about Nomadland after reading your thoughts of the movie and Jenclair’s book review. 🙂
I really liked Nomadland the movie and I have heard good things about the book too. Sorry you didn’t have much luck in your garden expedition. Has your rain stopped? I hope if/when it does it doesn’t go right to being too hot!
Have you been getting the rain you were expecting? It suddenly turned very warm here. Okay, so not suddenly because it’s been creeping up on us, but it feels too soon. Which is silly since it is almost Memorial weekend. I loved your list of books to read this summer. Magazines . . . I’ve got my own stack waiting for me to read. Today was the last day of the school year for my daughter. I feel like it was my last day too. She was virtual all school year and I often felt like I was in 4th grade again too. LOL I hope you are having a great week!