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.