Good morning all. Coffee Cup says good morning too. I have had a wonderfully relaxing morning so far. I got up early and made a pot of coffee, had oatmeal and enjoyed reading a good book in a quiet house.
So what am I reading?
The Lightning Thief is the book of the day. I am going to see if Chance (Kinship Partner) is able to go to the movie with me this afternoon. While the book so far is seeming to be written for a younger reader than I had anticipated, it is growing on me.
Looks good? I think so! I am off now to do my Group Power class and then a little tread mill/elliptical time with my friend Jennifer. Then home and back to the book!
Any good movies coming up that you want to see?
I want to see The Lightning Thief as well, but I doubt I’ll be able to while it’s still in the theater. I read it earlier this year. Here’s my review:
http://calicocritic.blogspot.com/2009/10/book-review-lightning-thief-by-rick.html
Looking forward to yours as well!
Laura
I will check out your review Laura – I am struggling with the book.
It took me a little while to get into it, too. Once he gets moving on his quest, it picks up. Or at least it did for me.
Laura
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I am glad to hear that Laura and was hoping that may be the case. I plan on reading more of it yet tonight.
Ooops! I read it last fall, not earlier this year! How time flies.
Laura
🙂
I cannot wait to take my nephew to go see The Diary of a Wimpy Kids. Looks like so much fun!
I didnt even know that was a movie Lydia! 🙂
I don’t get to the pictures that often as it is such a trek from our house. Last film we saw was Up, which I loved.
I love good movies at the theater. In our town everything is pretty much within 5 miles from my home.
My granddaughter wants to see the Percy Jackson movie, but we won’t have time this weekend. It’s her birthday weekend, and her social calendar is crammed full! She’s granting me this “brief” but special time.
Yesterday she and I went to Barnes & Noble and she picked out a book. We then went to dinner, followed by an evening of DVDs.
Now she’s getting ready for the day. I hope she’ll let me take some photos, which I can then post online.
Enjoy your quiet time!
Sounds like a fun weekend Laurel!
I want to see that movie too, but have yet to read the book. Guess I will wait until I do. Can’t wait to hear thoughts though!
HI Tif! I am hoping to review the book and the movie at the same time.
I can’t wait for Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland. I’m hoping I win the free advance screening passes I entered for, but if not, I will be seeing it no matter what!
Oh yeah Michelle I want to see that one too!
I can’t wait to see Alice in Wondertland.
That should be a fun one Zia!
alright, you motivated me. I went for a 30 minute fast walk this morning, even managing some of it along the beach. Very nice. I’ve convinced myself to do this whenever my daughter is with her dad. It’s a start.
Oh good Helen! It kind of puts a jump start on the day!
If we get the chance, we may go see Up in the Air this weekend.
I havent seen that one wordlily. Clooney right?
Yes, Clooney.
I still haven’t seen up. It looks hilarious. I also want to see Alice in Wonderland
A lot of people want to see that movie! I do too!
Sounds like you have a busy day! I really would like to see The Edge of Darkness with Mel Gibson.
HI Jo Jo! yeah there are a few good movies coming out. 🙂
I do want to see this movie. And DH wants to see the new Bourne movie which looks good too!
Theres a new Bourne movie? Wow- I need to get out more. 🙂
No, it’s not a Bourne movie, but it’s very similar. Here are the details:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0947810/
I read Shutter Island in 2009, and watched the movie last friday. I thought it was a really good movie adaptation! I recommend it.
I also can’t wait for Alice in Wonderland!
I want to see that one Jillian! I remember I got the book through swaptree and when it came I looked at the cover and thought it was a mistake…. why would I read something like that?
I read it and loved it – that book made me a Dennis LeHane fan!
Will be taking my 11 year old grandsons to the movie. Enjoyed the book and plan on reading the series. Will probably buy them. One grandson is dyslexic and takes a long time to work his way through a book. He doesn’t need the pressure of a library book being due hanging over him.
The character in the book has dyslexia as well Pat. I like that you are giving him the gift of books and the opportunity to complete them at his pace. 🙂