Final Fridays: For What It’s Worth!

Number #15

It seems like I was just writing up my monthly recap! Is it just me, or did it seem like March flew by and, yet, it lasted forever? I have no idea why I feel that way, but it just seems like it’s been March for so much longer than it should have been. I’m looking forward to April and May just because the weather is usually halfway nice. You get into June, and it’s iffy! If you’re new to the blog, this is my monthly recap with a few opinions thrown in. Those opinions are the “for what it’s worth” part of this! I’m also throwing a link party so please link up your favorite posts. Don’t have a blog? Don’t worry! You might find a new blog or two!

What I’ve been reading…

And, I thought last month was bad! I have finished exactly three books this month. I am currently reading another and abandoned several others, but I will keep the one I’m reading for next month. Such Good Friends is a highly fictionalized rendition of the relationship between Lee Radziwill and Truman Capote. Now, if you’ve watched “Feud,” you’ll see Lee didn’t have that big a part in it. This book would have you believe otherwise. The truth is probably somewhere in the middle. One Summer In Savannah was a slow start for me, and I knew how it would end, but I still really liked it. TW: mention of SA occurs in this book, but it’s in the past and doesn’t occur during the book itself. It’s still an integral part of the book. Pineapple Street is one of those I’m still processing. I think I liked it, but did I like it because I disliked the characters so much. It’s about poor little rich multi-millionaires who just can’t seem to make sense or purpose of their lives. I kept waiting for the redeeming factor, and I don’t think I was deep enough (as in I’m not deep) to find it! So, yep! I spent an entire month reading three books I really didn’t care that much about!

What I’ve been watching…

Well, I tell you what! We have been all over when it comes to television! We began the month by finishing “Griselda,” the story of a drug lord (lady?) played by Sofia Vergara…she is definitely not Gloria Pritchett in this series. I was saddened, though, by the end of it. Griselda Blanco was a real person with a pretty horrific story. Then, we moved on to a weird as hell (sorry, but it was) show called “The Tourist.” I’m still not 100% sure what I watched. It is just in a genre of its own, I think. Did I like it? Nope. I liked the female deputy constable and her sweet trusting nature, but that was about it. Now, I’m going to preface this with I really like Noel Fielding. I think he’s hilarious especially when he’s the only one who thinks he’s hilarious. In case you don’t know who he is, he was on the Mighty Boosh, is some kind of comedian, and is a presenter on the British Bake Off. Now, he’s got this Monty Python-esque show called, of all things, “The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin.” I think it’s hilariously stupid. Nigel just puts up with it…that’s all I can say.

A little more…

The Truth About Jim was chilling for me as a former teacher and parent of high school kids. At first, it appeared Jim was that high school teacher all the kids like. Then, things quickly turned dark. The main people in the documentary are his step-granddaughter, her mother, and her grandmother who was married to Jim at one time. After it was over, I asked Nigel, “Why, exactly, was that made?” My point wasn’t that crimes of this sort shouldn’t be ferreted out; it was more why this particular story. Watch it; let me know what you think. We started to watch “The Regime,” but it seemed so overacted and couldn’t seem to decide if it was a comedy, a satire, or a drama. Even though I love Kate Winslet, I just had to say, “Nope.” So, surprise! We moved to another Kate Winslet limited series that popped up on MAX. I didn’t ever read the book, Mildred Pierce, nor did I watch the 1945 film. I am tempted to do so because, while there was lots of soulful sighing, multitudes of tears, and this stilted speech common to the 40s, I just didn’t get this show. I could google it, but I kinda want to watch the old movie or read the book first. Kate is gorgeous, Evan Rachel Wood is, too. Lots of nudity for I’m not sure why…gosh, I feel like a little old lady prude saying that. I honestly don’t mind nudity (though I have a problem with women being shown full on naked and men only showing cheeks), but it has to have a reason.

What I’ve been working on…

I finished my presentation and booklet for our women’s mini-retreat at church. It went well, and I think everyone enjoyed themselves. Maybe the desire to get the thing finalized and done is what made me feel like this month lasted for a very long time! Now, I have a few months before the fall retreat. I need to get started on next Spring’s theme. We did auction off my scrapghan for around $55 so that’s a win! I also joined Ancestry.com though I don’t know if I’ll keep it up. It’s a bit frustrating at times, and the initial join is now only two weeks instead of one month. We also know surnames were changed for one reason or another. So, as of this point, I don’t know if I’m related to President Polk, or not (more here).

A little more…

I also finished a sort of scraphghan in that I had the yarn, but it wasn’t left over yarn. This one is for my very favorite youngest granddaughter, O! She is a hoot and a half and ornery as the day is long, but, gosh do I love her! Purple is her favorite color, so I hope she likes this one. And, of course, to put off finishing anything really and truly important, I started a scarf. This is an easy no-brainer knit. You knit one row garter stitch, snip off the end, start a new yarn, knit back the other way in garter stitch, continuing it that way until you’ve got it as wide as you’d like. I never know what these will turn out like because I pick the colors in random order. I have to use a circular needle which isn’t really my favorite. But, since it’s got over 250 stitches, I had to use one.

The last…

We haven’t done much outside. Our daffodils didn’t come up at all this year; the hyacinths are spindly. I wonder if the winter was just too warm for them. Our creeping phlox is beginning to flower, and everything else seems to have made it through the winter. I’m now debating on what I want to do on the hump! I had an idea, then I realized I would be forever replanting these flowers. Now, I’m leaning toward things like yarrow, columbine, and poppies. But, I would love either of the photos before on my hump! Any volunteers?

What I’ve been buying…

OK, I have just plain given up on the spreadsheet! I didn’t buy much this month with actual money. I used rewards to buy a couple of dresses, a couple of graphic tees, and some tees for Nigel at Old Navy. I spent pennies on each. I also splurged on another pair of boots. I bought several printed cardigans that I will wear for years. And, I bought another Rhiannon kimono during a clearance sale at Kantha Bae. I’m going to try to alter it before it appears on the blog. So, yep, I shopped this month!

Where I’m going…

You guys!!!! I’m going to Ireland and Scotland in August! I am going to be gone so long that I didn’t end up extending my time for a short trip to London. But, I’m seriously contemplating going by myself. Give me all the tips for where to stay as a single lady in London! My passport arrived as did Nigel’s. That means we can go to Canada for little trips!

What I’ve been wearing…

Wrap it up, Marsha!

I’ll admit I procrastinated writing this post to the point that it’s now way past when I’m usually done with one! I had most of the bits and pieces done. I just had little bits to pop in here and there. But, did I do it? I’ll let you guess! So, can we talk? How was your March? Did it go at warp speed, or pour like cold molasses on an ice cube? Do you have big plans for the month of April? Did you watch any of these weird shows Nigel and I seem to watch? And, tell me what I watched if you watched “The Tourist,” please! Please leave a comment or two, and we can talk! I promise I do respond…if I’m not busy procrastinating!

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Featured favorites from last month…

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