Last week I said I was kind of surprised at how much I was reading. I might have spoken too early as this week I barely read anything!
Late last night I finished My Italian Bulldozer by Alexander McCall Smith but really that's all I have read! I am still reading, and enjoying, The Lost Love Song by Minnie Darke but haven't made any progress on my audiobook at all, mainly because I think it is a bit darker than I need right now.
We continue to try to take advantage of all the things that are available to us as a result of the current situation. On Friday night, we watched One Man Two Guvnors with James Corden which was streamed by the National Theatre from the UK. It was totally bonkers but so much fun.
We (by which I really mean me) also watched Josephs Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat starring Donny Osmond as part of the series of Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals that are being screened. I am really looking forward to watching Jesus Christ Superstar starring Tim Minchin this weekend.
We (and this time I mean both of us) started rewatching Good Omens over the weekend for no other reason than ...just because. It is so much fun, and just makes us laugh so it's perfect for right now!
Have you done a movie screens with friends yet? On Saturday night we watched Skyscraper starring The Rock. We all pressed play at the same time and the comments were flying thick and fast within the Messenger group. with It isn't necessarily my kind of movie, but it is definitely fun to watch with others. I think we will do it again before this thing is over!
Life....
We had to have a rethink over the weekend around our working arrangements. Last week we were set up on the dining room table, but we reorganised the spare room into an office, got some additional screens and some proper office chairs. It is only one day in, but already my eyes are thanking me for making these changes, and it was definitely easier to get up and close the door at the end of the day tonight.
Posts from the last week
Reading Reflections
Alphabet 2020: A
Weekend Cooking: Puff Pastry
Six Degrees of Separation
I've linked this post to It's Monday, what are you reading? as hosted by Book Date
I’m not sure what we’ll do if my husband ends up having to WFH, with three kids already doing online schooling we don’t have room for another work station set up.
ReplyDeleteA movie night with friends sounds fun, we are planning to sett up a game night via zoom or something similar.
Wishing you a great reading week and good health.
We are doing dinner with a friend on Wednesday night, and I am trying to convince her that we need to do a virtual book club as well.
DeleteBy which I mean virtual dinner not actual dinner, although we will eating actual dinner. You know what I mean!
DeleteI like the idea of the movie night with friends. Enjoy your time at home.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and for visiting my blog.
It was a fun activity Laurel-Rain.
DeleteYour movie night sounds like a good idea and being able to share comments, although that could get a little distracting!! I think we just have to accept that our reading will differ from day to day in these times. (She says to herself, not that accepting of it!!)
ReplyDeleteYes, I think you are right Kathryn, but that doesn't make it easier to accept!
DeleteI'm keeping busy listening to audiobooks. I haven't resorted to movies yet - but I didn't watch movies before I was confined at home either. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteI just downloaded an old favourite audiobook, so maybe I should try listening to that Kathy!
DeleteMovie night sounds like fun.
ReplyDeleteTake care and have a good week!
It was fun Yvonne!
DeleteI really want to see Good Omens. I should probably read the book first though. :-) We've been watching the Harry Potter movies again and started a Marvel superhero marathon.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you were able to find a more satisfactory working arrangement. Right now my husband is upstairs and I am downstairs when I am home working. It's not ideal for me because my daughter is usually down with me. There are times I have to excuse myself to take private calls or kick her out (which is easier said than done). It'll have to work for the next month and a half or however long we do this though.
I hope you are well. Stay safe.
I don't know. I think this is one series that would work as TV first.
DeleteI hope you are well too.
We've just got ourselves the American Gods dvd set and I'd love to see Good Omens eventually too. It's probably thirty years since I read the book!
ReplyDeleteWe watched the first series of American Gods. It was....odd. I think Good Omens is much more accessible and just plain fun Stephanie Jane.
DeleteI've seen Donny Osmond perform live several times, but I've never seen The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. I should watch it sometime. I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
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