Woolie Mammoth

Monday, June 15, 2026

Summer

Although Summer is still a week away we are feeling it today...heat that seeps to the bone and plants that need watering twice a day. Because we have a small pond and stream in our back yard it has become a haven for the birds. I still cannot stop myself from picking up a plant here and there and not only do we have wonderful garden centers but also every grocery store sells plants. The heat is keeping inside a bit more and thus my stitching and reading is on the uptick.

My library audio book is the latest Dan Brown book...but, here is the thing....since it is an audio book I cannot see Robert Langdon as anyone other than Tom Hanks! He did such a wonderful job at playing Robert Langdon in the movie versions of previous Dan Brown novels. I think it must present a challenge for the movie industry to decide who will be the next 007...or Harry Potter's Dumbledore. We become attached to those characters and the actors who portray them. Anywhoooo....I have been enjoying this read.

I though I could use a light read and thought I would give this book a look see...the commitment is still out on whether I will finish it...so far has not grabbed me. Have you read it? should I keep reading?

Our street is being patched today so there is an aroma of hot tar in the air and we are somewhat trapped...not really but it seems that way, lol I was hoping to have some friends over for a Hexie day but turns out there is no street parking today...which means I may actually get some hexies done rather than socializing LOL.

We started watching a new series on TV last night and the jury is still out on it...A Sci Fi series

The Boroughs...it is about a retirement community. Yes! I said Sci Fi and I was torn between being intrigued by the Sci Fi aspect and fear at someday choosing to live in such a community. Have you been watching it?

Well I hope you are enjoying the day...I am off to stitch some hexies!

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Back in the Saddle

Who would have thought that relaunching a blog would be a whole new learning experience!! After all a blog is old school...isn't it??? I am a firm believer that embracing that which is challenging can open up new brain cells...at least one new brain cell. And if you are any thing like me a new brain cell is a good thing.

I come from a family of readers...no matter how early i woke up my dad would be sitting on the couch in his bathrobe reading a book. He was a big John Steinbeck fan as I grew up in the Salinas Valley. And, my mother who was an immigrant identified with the hard work that was part of his novels. Anyhoo...all that to say that I am a passionate reader and not of any one genre. I lean towards non fiction and love books that give me insight into what makes people tick. Lately my reading has been all over the place!

The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods was so enjoyable that I bought her other two books and dived right into The Story Collector. These are a light read and are perfect for those moments when you need a break from reality...and lately...I don't know about you but I have been mimicking an Ostrich...or maybe a groundhog.

The latest non fiction I started was the one pictured below...given to me by a family member. This book written by a psychiatrist and his comedy writing daughter is intriguing. I read the introduction and laughed out loud and immediately had to read the intro to G! He doesn't really LOL but he had a big grin on his face!! This is now my morning read with coffee and I do believe will start my day better than reading the news.

I hope you will come along on this journey with me and subscribe to the blog and if you have any current favorite reads please leave me a comment. Thank you for stopping by!

Hello!!!

Hello out there!! I am relaunching my Woolie Blog as a place to talk about my reading life and a my occasional muses...because you know I have them! LOL

If you have been a former reader welcome back and I would love it if you would share this page with friends so we can support each other in life and reading.