Her Royal Highness the Cat tells me
that it's time to take a little break.
"You're getting even duller, more
boring and repetitious than ever,"
she purred at me the other night.
"You need to pause, refresh, and
read a few books for a change.
You need to follow MY good example."
So I've decided to do exactly that.
I'm going to take July off from blogging,
sit out on my balcony, and
read some ACTUAL BOOKS!
NOT JUST
Steve 'n Bucky
fanfiction online,
fanfiction online,
I promise.
And I'll also be . . .
Hurry back, we miss you already!
ReplyDeleteOhh that's a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI should grab a real book and head to the beach, too.
See you when you're back! Happy reading!
XOXO
Enjoy July on your balcony - I am busily reading my way through a pile of books that I have bought. I am not a really fast reader so only one book per week.
ReplyDeleteBy the way I remember that you planned to visit Crete this Autumn - is that trip still on? I know that they have had very few cases there and that they were worried because they have a very large population of aged people in all the Greek islands, but I believe they are now open for tourists and business again.
Will miss you, and will eagerly await your return! Take care and have funnnn.
ReplyDeleteHave fun and don't melt in the sun.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your break, you'll be missed.
ReplyDeleteWicked fun times! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time "away"! Looking forward to your return with all kinds of insight and new knowledge. ;) -Jenn
ReplyDelete@ Rosemary -- No, I cancelled the Crete trip. I won't be traveling anywhere until there's a vaccine. My balcony is my tourist destination now, alas.
ReplyDeleteWell, I don't agree with HRH but I do agree you deserve a break. Enjoying your "holiday." I look forward to seeing your rich and beautiful shade of green in August. (Be sure to use plenty of green screen... GPF 30.)
ReplyDeletesorry you had to cancel your trip. but the places you will go with a good book and a nice tall cool drink on the balcony! and HRH is wrong, you are NOT dull. see ya later, alligator!
ReplyDeleteHi Debra! Happy Reading and enjoy that blogging break. Those are great to take. I love that you canceled your trip and are going to stay safe. Here's to lots of fun reading. Cheers and boogie boogie.
ReplyDeleteBon Voyage, Sporty!
ReplyDeleteSometimes its good to recharge our batteries and do something different, have a lovely restful July. Betty
ReplyDeletehave a good month!
ReplyDeleteWe will miss you, but enjoy your ME time!!!
ReplyDeleteA good recharge is always a good thing!!!! Enjoy. We always have our mind for the best escapes.
ReplyDeleteI've thought about doing that. But the most I've done is about 5 days (weekdays).
ReplyDeleteHaha! Love the cat pics and ENJOY THE BREAK!!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed thoroughly my fourth PRIDE month via "She Who Seeks".
ReplyDeleteNever ceases to make me laugh out loud. I particularly love the memes where "christians" show up with signs that get covered over by happy people commenting back in one way or another. I particularly loved the one that had a hate sign that read:
HOMO
SEX
is
But the last word is covered by a joyously happy guy in a pink man shirt, victoriously holding a sign that says:
GREAT!!!!!
Anyways, thank you for making me laugh, cry and THINK.
We'll miss you! Enjoy the break. x
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time off!
ReplyDeleteSee you in August. Have a lovely summer.
ReplyDeleteHave a great July!!!
ReplyDeleteI really loved Plainsong by (I think) Kent Haruf. I'm sure of the last name. At first it doesn't seem to be going anywhere, but then it goes somewhere splendid.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the break! Maybe you'll also do a little sketching on your balcony...
ReplyDeleteYou will be missed..I'm thinking about doing the same thing...Enjoy your reading..Love the green eggs and Prosciutto..
ReplyDeleteHello Debra, Enjoy your break. Maybe you'll do some drawing too and show us the results!
ReplyDelete--Jim
Have a nice break. I've read back through a bunch of your posts and they were terrific. Relax and enjoy summer!
ReplyDelete@ e -- Yeah, I've been thinking about getting my rear in gear to do a bit of art too. Today at the grocery store I bought a red pepper, not to eat, but to model for me for watercolours practice. Although I might make it do double-duty. Paint first, then eat.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time away Debra, I'll miss your sense of humour and your sensible advice.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the break. Hope the weather is great there!
ReplyDeleteStretching out with a cold margarita sounds great.
ReplyDeleteI miss going to IKEA. A new one is being built within 10 miles of our town.
Enjoy your books. I love the titles, especially Pride and Racial Profiling.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
But if you take JULY off, who will make me laugh?
ReplyDeleteYou are just TOO funny!
Have a great break and your many fans will be ready for your return!
You just enjoy, and bring those legs back brown.
ReplyDeleteHave a great July! I look forward to your return in the late summer.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time off (that said you can find time to read, blog and write).
ReplyDeleteHave fun in da rain, ehem … sun :) Much love, cat.
ReplyDeleteA friend of mine retired in December. He lives in NYC. He *had* plans to travel.
ReplyDeleteAnd he did! He took a train trip across the country, long a bucket list thing...then...
"Okay, so once I retired I wanted to do a lot of traveling.
Well, Since my train trip I’ve been to:
Kitchenton,
Coucharado,
Chairview, and
Toiletchusetts.
That place was a real shithole!"
Enjoy your month's blogcation!
Enjoy yourself. When you come back let us know what books you've read (other than the titles cited.)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your July
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous break😘💕😘
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your break. I hope you take lots of walks, tend a mini patio garden, and end up with piles of new drawings.
ReplyDeleteI will miss your posts for the next month. But I do understand rejuvenating and taking some time. Have a great month.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy July, my dear!
ReplyDeleteCheers Debra - have a great month off and I will look forward to your return. Your blog is always good fun.
ReplyDeletewill miss you..I am going to take some time off the 8th till maybe the end of July as don't know how much strain it will put on my eyes trying to find shit to post..enjoy..wish you could come to Texas but I wouldn't want you to come here now..thinking about coming to you..haha
ReplyDeleteI hope you have excellent weather for working on your tan! And be sure to take a copious amount of notes so you can share your reviews on all those books you plan on wading through during your time off!!! Hope your liquor cabinet is stocked up - reading is always more enjoyable with an adult beverage close at hand.
ReplyDeleteI don't blame you for taking some time off but I sure will miss the laughs you share.
ReplyDeleteyou have a wicked tan developing.
ReplyDelete@ Bill Lisleman -- GROAN! Good one though.
ReplyDeleteYou will be missed; but I understand. With all the craziness that seems to be the daily norm, I am blogging less: I feel that what I have to say pales in the madness.
ReplyDeleteThese are crazy times.
the Ol'Buzzard
Taking time off is nice - breath, read, relax, see exciting things from your balcony. Then, let us know all the good stuff!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to hear about what books you've ready when you come back! Enjoy your vaca :)
ReplyDeleteRefresh and enjoy, Debra! And tell Her Royal Highness the Cat that I disagree with her, and not even respectfully, giver her status. You duller? More boring? Repetitious? Not! Never! No way! Perhaps your break will give me a chance to catch up ~ LOL Thanks for being an awesome blogging buddy. And Happy Canada Day. I can't wait to hear what you read! You and your Rare One please stay healthy, happy, and safe!
ReplyDeleteBut, but nobody hosts a better party.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time away. It's well deserved!
Hurry back! I showed the images of your cat to my husband and he asked me if it was our cat! They look so much alike! Hope you enjoy your break and reading time and time with your kitty.
ReplyDeleteI too wait until you return; I will miss you; I hope you have a good July.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous July and enjoy each day.
ReplyDeleteHave a great read! My balcony gets cold after the morning is over, but it’s usually a good place for breakfast and a book! In summer, of course. Right now, it’s midwinter here, so I do my reading indoors.
ReplyDeleteHave a refreshing reading blast!
ReplyDeleteOh dear, I'm late again! Enjoy your time off.
ReplyDeleteI of course will miss you. You are the only one who ever comments on my miserable little piece of shit blog.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely summer break with lots of excellent ice cream and good music, wherever you're going....
ReplyDeleteYou know all of us will miss you AND your posts, but sometimes we just need a break, so kudos to you. See ya next month! Hugs, RO
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll share what books you read while on vacation...and if it's risque so much the better!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy Debra. Taking a break is needed sometimes.
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