We  had a bookclub meeting last night and we had read ‘What Alice Forgot’ by Liane Moriarty and I have to say, we all enjoyed it quite a bit. Short synopsis: a woman gets hit in the head, comes to and thinks it’s 10 years ago when she was newly married and pregnant. Now she is told she has three kids (she can’t remember the birth of the first one!), she is an uber-exercise freak (she hates gyms!), she and her husband are separated (how can that be when they love each other passionately?) and can barely stand to see each other, much less communicate (they talk about everything!). WHAAAAAT? Worth looking into, for sure.

Our next read will be ‘Cutting for Stone’ by Abraham Verghese. I am ashamed to admit this book was recommended to me several years ago by my beloved sisters-in-law (yes, it’s true, they are very beloved!) and I have never read it. I bought it. Months and months ago. But it’s just one of those things I have in my life I allow to sit there and mock me and make me feel so, so lame. Just read the damn thing, Sherry! *sigh* Why do we do that to ourselves??

Sorry. I digress. I suggested the book so I would read it. I always read the book (except that one time we had ‘Angle in Repose’ and I think I actually tore the book up and threw it away-in the outside trash, not the inside–after only 30 pages). And since I do read them (well, most times anyway), I knew I would finally accomplish a goal and put it back on the shelf, mocking silenced.

And those of you who ‘loved loved loved’ ‘Angle in Repose?’ Well, like my Auntie Vel, you are obviously well read and are to be honored. Whereas I just consider myself a reader. And ok to be that way!

Here are a few books that I just purchased and am in the middle of reading:

‘How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It’ by Patricia Love and Steven Stosny. Now if that’s not a provocative title, I don’t know what is. When my Danny saw it he said, ‘Finally!  A book about NOT talking!’ He is such a GUY!!!!  But, I am willing to look it over and, hopefully, find some tips to keep communication open.

‘The Worry Cure’ by Robert L. Leahy. I had a mom who worried about everything. In fact, when she would be worrying something to death and I thought it was time to just let it go, I would say, ‘Let’s not worry about that right now. Check your Worry List and see what’s next.’ She would laugh (thankfully!) and stop the worrying. Well, stopped in front of me, at least! As a result, I feel I don’t over worry things (unless it’s about my guys and their gals; can’t seem to keep them out of my brain!) and try hard to solve instead of dwell. I can always improve.  This book has 7 steps to help determine our worry profile, identify productive worry and unproductive worry and to focus on new opportunities and not on a fear of failure.

‘Make the Bread, Buy the Butter’ by Jennifer Reese. I showed this book during my ‘Favorite Things’ segment on Your Life AtoZ and was mocked by Lisa! (kidding) She said she would NEVER make bread; too time consuming. But you should really try reading this well-written, very informative book about what is worth making ourselves and what is a waste of time and money. The author is very clever and entertaining. Even if I don’t end up making anything from the book, I am really enjoying reading her adventures. Don’t be surprised if you see me take something from the book and show it on the show. I already have a couple of ideas; homemade marshmallows, anyone??