Welcome to The Sunday Post #124! The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted at Caffeinated Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received. Share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead. See rules here: Sunday Post Meme. I will also be joining Deb at Readerbuzz for the Sunday Salon and Marlene of Reading Reality in her meme Stacking The Shelves.
My Week:
This has been an eventful week which started with the loss of my parent’s beloved dog Marley. My parents adopted Marley from an organization that rescues dogs from California and he came with a few health challenges. The strength of my parents character, particularly since they have their own health challenges, was something to be admired. We will all miss Marley dearly.
My hubby and I went on a planned short getaway to Las Vegas on Monday and returned Thursday. We had a wonderful time while we were there but both felt ill overnight and tested positive for COVID this morning. This is the first time we have had it and were very careful when travelling. While the latest COVID vaccine booster is approved here in Canada we are not yet able to receive it as it hasn’t arrived at the pharmacy level of distribution. Hopefully our previous six doses will protect us from getting serious disease and shorten the duration of our illness.
On a brighter note, here are few photos from the autumn display at the Bellagio Conservatory:
This edible masterpiece is from the Aria Patisserie and is made from 1000 lbs of blown sugar flowers and venus flytraps:
I think I’ve returned all comments from when I was away so thank you for commenting on my posts in my absence.
Books I’ve Added to My Shelves This Week:
From Publishers, Netgalley, Edelweiss+ & Libro.fm:
I have six requests still pending.
From The Library: None
What I’m Watching:
I watched the first episode of Dr Odyssey on the plane and enjoyed it but I’m on the fence with it. It’s been called a cross between Love Boat and The Office and I can see why. Let me know if you’ve watched it and your thoughts.
On The Blog This Week:
Book Review: One Big Happy Family by Susan Mallery
Can’t Wait Wednesday #109: Christmas in Bethel by Richard Paul Evans
Book Review: Christmas in Aspen by Anita Hughes
Celebrity Book Club Picks for October 2024
This Post: The Sunday Post #124
Next Week on That Happy Reader:
Monday Matters #113
Publication Day Book Review: Christmas in Chestnut Ridge by Nancy Naigle
Can’t Wait Wednesday #110
Pre-publication Review: How To Get a Life in Ten Dates by Jenny L. Howe
Who Wears it Better in October 2024?
The Sunday Post #125
That’s a wrap on The Sunday Post #124. How was your week?
I wish you a wonderful week ahead!
Tina
I’m so sorry you got Covid. My husband and I don’t go out much and basically grocery shop, go to the library…we ended up with it in August. We have had the previous years vaccinations but didn’t get t ths year – wouldn’t you know it. It was awful and I hope you gtet over it soon.
Very sorry to hear about Marley. Nothing brings me to tears like a dog or cat.
Still have not gotten the Stanley Tucci book, I loved Taste so I can’t wait to tuck into this one.
thathappyreader
Thanks Tina. Yes this is very nasty.
mae
That’s very sad about the loss of your parents’ dog. They really are our best friends, aren’t they?
I hope you recover quickly from covid: we have each had it once after air trips, though we’ve also made many other trips without consequences.
best, mae
thathappyreader
Thank you Mae.
Jonetta | Blue Mood Café
Losing a pet is devastating. My heart aches for you and your family💔 Tough news about Covid. Hubby and I haven’t had it either. But glad you enjoyed Vegas. We’ve had a lot of fun there.
Hope you recover soon!
thathappyreader
Thank you Jonetta.
Jody
I am sorry to hear about Marley. We lost our cat this week too. It’s an awful thing to go through, I feel so bad for your parents. I am sorry you two are sick, I pray you both get better soon. I love all of the pictures, they are gorgeous.
thathappyreader
Thank you Jody. I’m sorry you lost your cat this week too. Take care.
Carla@CarlaLovesToRead
Oh no, I’m sorry to hear you picked up Covid. Hopefully it won’t be too bad. I am hoping and praying that my pharmacy will get the new vaccine before I head to Cancun at the end of October. I loved the Bellagio when I went and those decorations look wonderful. Take care of yourself.
thathappyreader
Thanks Carla! I hope that the booster vaccine comes is available in time for your trip.
Marg @ The Intrepid Reader
Sorry to hear about Marley, and I hope that you are feeling better soon!
I can’t wait to listen to the Stanley Tucci book!!
thathappyreader
Thanks Marg. I love Stanley’s voice too.
Deb Nance at Readerbuzz
We got our latest vaccine on Friday. We wanted to get it in our system before we do some traveling in about ten days. I’m sorry you came down with Covid. I hope that this is mild and that you are soon better.
Happily, you have that new Stanley Tucci book to enjoy. I’m envious!
thathappyreader
I was hoping that Canada would have offered the vaccine when the US did but they have not yet rolled things out here to the pharmacies. You can bet that any travel in Fall next year will be after the end of October.
Erin @ Cracker Crumb Life
I am so sorry about your parent’s dog. 🙁 It is so hard to lose our furry friends.
I am sorry you both came down with Covid as well. Hopefully you feel better soon! My dad took Paxlovid whatever it is called, and he feels it helped.
Idea-ist @ GetLostinLit
The bellagio looks beautiful, i’m sorry to hear you got sick.
Sarah
Hope you feel lots better soon!
thathappyreader
Thank you Sarah.
Olivia
So sorry about the loss of Marley. And ugh on Covid. I hope your illness is mild. Isn’t the Bellaggio’s art work amazing? I’ve never seen their Halloween decorations. The Venus Fly Traps are incredible!
thathappyreader
Thank you. They were incredible Olivia!
Anne - Books of My Heart
So sad about Marley; that is the name of our next door neighbor’s dog we love. We have not had COVID but we also go very little and are also very careful when we go out. We got our Covid boosters in September. Flu shots will be this month. I’m glad you had a nice trip and hope you feel better very soon.
Anne – Books of My Heart This is my Sunday Post
thathappyreader
Thanks Anne.
Lisa Mandina (Lisa Loves Literature)
I loved the Bellagio when I went to Vegas. Those Halloween things are so cool! Sorry about your parents’ dog, it is so hard to lose the furbabies. Hope your case of Covid is gone quickly since you’ve had all the other shots. I was wondering about that show, I will have to give an episode a try if I have time. Hope you have a good week!
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thathappyreader
Thanks Lisa!
Carla
I’m sorry to hear about your parent’s pet. The loss of a pet can be devastating. I hope they are doing okay.
Ugh! Covid. Seems to happen a lot with so many people on a plan. I hope you at least enjoyed your time in Vegas.
My week was just as normal as ever.
thathappyreader
Thank you Carla. Yes luckily we didn’t get it while we were away.
Jyoti
losing pet is so devastating. Please take care of yourself and family, its been very tough.
thathappyreader
Thank you Jyoti.
Her Digital Coffee
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of Marley. I hope you and your family take extra care and I wish you and your husband a speedy recovery. Thank you for sharing your photos from Vegas. The Bellagio always has such beautiful displays and The Aria Patisserie one is so impressive! I’m blown away by the talent. Have a great week and I hope you feel better, Jodie!
thathappyreader
Thank you Winnie.
Literary Feline
I am so sorry to hear about your family’s loss of Marley. Our fur friends are so special and we feel their absence so deeply. I am sorry to hear you and your husband got COVID after your travels. I hope it doesn’t impact you too much and is short lived. I am glad you had a nice time in Las Vegas! I hope you have a good week and feel better soon!
thathappyreader
Thank you Wendy!
Rolé @ Hooked By That Book
Your trip sounds lovely, but sorry to hear about the COVID. Hope you feel better soon. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend.
thathappyreader
Thank you Rolé.