Sherry enjoying the lovely spring weather! I was thinking about things I was grateful for a few days ago and that thought somehow morphed into thinking about things I like. So here goes with the random favorite things:
Books – too many to list but I have to shout out A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton and Indemnity Only by Sara Paretsky for introducing me to strong female characters in crime fiction. It’s amazing that they both were published in 1982.
Exercise – walking outside (although in inclement weather, I’ve been known to walk in the mall before it opens)
Games – Wordle, Worldle, Chronoquest – I usually do them as soon as I wake up. I got Wordle in two yesterday. I think it’s just luck.
Movies – Billy Elliott and The Blues Brothers
Social Media – Instagram – my feed is dogs (mostly Westies and Bernese Mountain dogs), artists—from ballet dancers to authors to musicians, chefs, and clothes designers, thrift shop finds, DIY furniture makeovers, self-defense videos and tips which I send to my daughter (I’m sure they are received with much eye-rolling but a mom’s got to do…). No politics allowed! Below is a photo of what my Instagram search page looks like when I open it.
TV shows– NCIS for crime, Emily in Paris for fluff
US city – Boston there’s so much history and great food
Smell – freshly sawed lumber – I think part of the reason I love this smell is because it reminds me of my childhood. When I was in first grade we moved to a new neighborhood. Our street probably had seven houses and many of the streets had less. It built up quickly but the smell of lumber was in the air for a long time.
Last minute add: Athlete – Caitlyn Clark! She’s not only an incredible athlete but a class act! Go Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team!
Readers: What are your favorite things in these categories?