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Prey: What an intriguing story. I could hardly put this book down (which is surprising since the frequent harsh language in it is very hard for me to read.) It was a fascinating story and I would call this one a HIT for me.

Under the Ash: This little book of poetry is an easy read (though requires lots of thought too!) by one of my favorite authors! I enjoyed all the poems, though I know that I am neither clever enough nor well-read enough to fully appreciate them to the fullest extent. Some of my favorites include Cursed, Manipulation (reminded me of the book I had just finished), Civil War in the Sunday Funnies, Colonization, and one of my all time favorites Spectrophotoelectric (did this one have new additions?) I would rate this book a HIT.

The Prisoner in the Third Cell: While this book is easy to read, I guess it just wasn’t my style. I sort of got the impression that is was a sort of embellished sermon. I guess I would rate this one as a MISS for me.

A Tale of Three Kings: This book did not make much sense to me. I don’t know if it was just that it was a MISS or that I just did not understand it. All I got out of it is that if your son is rebelling, or someone is bad to you, do nothing. And I certainly missed the point of “God never tells.” This book was also a MISS for me.

Little Pilgrim’s Progress: This kid’s version of John Bunyan’s classic makes the story easy to read. While the ideals are straightforward and simplistic it speaks a message as well. For me, I would rate the book neither a HIT or MISS, though I do wish I’d had it to read to the kids when they were young. I think now it would be too “little kid” for them, even though the message is still valid.

World’s Fastest Indian: This indie film starring Anthony Hopkins was all right. I would rate it neither a HIT or MISS, but it was a good enough way to pass the evening with my husband while the kids were gone!

The Picture of Dorian Gray(1945 film): This film carried the strong message of the novel. I liked the movie well enough, even though most of it was black and white. It was a bit slow moving in places and might be hard to grasp how some things play into the story if you haven’t read the book. I think the ending was changed as well as a few details. Overall, I would rate the movie a HIT since it maintained the storyline and the message. I think it might have been a rather chilling movie in 1945.

We are signed up to do a long distance bike ride next week. Today was packet pick up. When my husband returned home with our packets I could not believe it. It had to be the worst race packet ever! Inside was a flyer for next year’s ride, a coupon for Jiffy Lube and a flyer for Old Navy. Also, a sample size of Wheaties. That at least was something, but I know that the YMCA (who is sponsoring this) got a load of those as give-aways, since our local Y has been giving out those same free Wheaties samples for over a week now! And to top it off, they were out of T-shirts!! My husband and I voted it the worst race packet ever!

I need a good book! I have not had too many HITS on my list this month. My dad did recommend a couple of books that I am going to look for at the library! Hopefully they will be HITS on my next list. I am open to any recommendations. I really need a good book to read!

I love deals. I am always looking for the best deal I can get on nearly everything I purchase. And I just learned about a site that notifies users about deal of the day specials. I had not visited the site before, but when I checked it out I saw a wide variety there, from ear buds and socks to snowboards, skis, and triathlon bikes.

I think I have finally realized something “good” about not having any health insurance. Last week at therapy, both the doctor and the assistant said something to me about my following directions and doing everything I am supposed to do at home-all the stretching, exercises, ice. Whatever the doctor says, I try very hard to do. When the assistant mentioned how many people come in complaining that they aren’t improving and it’s because they are not following the plan at home, I realized what it is. I told her it’s because I am paying cash for every visit I make and I need to save money so I do everything I can to stop coming to the doctor. Those others are covered by insurance for every visit, so there is no rush to stop coming to the doctor. She thought maybe if everyone had to pay cash, just maybe they would follow doctor’s orders at home….

Staying busy
Time goes by
At home or away
You never know what will come up
In and out all day long
No time to blog
Going, going, going

But there are moments
Unaffected by busy-ness
Sometimes I get a nap
You know those are priceless