Hi everyone!
Through Monday, I am linking with the following:
First, I want to send my condolences to the loved ones of one of my blogger friends. I found out just a few minutes ago that Jackie passed early this morning (Saturday). Some of you know her blog where she consistently posted memories of her beloved Eric and Flynn every Feline Friday. She was a regular commenter on my blog. Her comments here and her memories of her kitties will be greatly missed. It's amazing how connected you can feel to someone you've never met in person.
It's been over a month since I shared a Sunday Post. April was a busy, but fun month for me. The last time I shared a Sunday Post, it was my birthday weekend. I did indeed have grilled cheese for lunch (and dinner because I couldn't finish the entire sandwich in one sitting), make time to read, and play with the goats at the farm. I got to hold two baby goats. One gave me lots of kisses and the other one just sat quietly on my lap. I would have brought them home to my condo, but you....logistics and all. It wouldn't have worked. And the cats probably would not have been thrilled with the new living arrangements.
Last weekend I went to the annual Malice Domestic convention. I'm so thankful this convention is always held so close to home for me. If I had to travel, I likely wouldn't be able to go. For those of you who don't know, Malice Domestic is for mystery authors and fans - not just cozies, all types of mysteries. A lot of cozy authors and fans do attend, which is why I like to be there. There are panels, book signings, and other events all weekend long. This year, I decided to rent a motorized scooter, which made it so much easier on me. I really don't mind the walking. In fact, I love the exercise. However, when I have so much to carry, even with a rolling cart, it really slows me down a lot. With the scooter that I had all weekend long, I was able to do so much more. I didn't buy any books, but I did bring some books from home to get signed. I also picked up lots of free books and swag at the convention, and I added to my TBR list in a big way. It was so fun spending the weekend with bookish friends, readers and authors alike. I can't wait to do it again next year.
While at Malice, I broke my 400+ day reading streak. The first day I went (yes, the first day!), I was so tired. I chose to rest instead of read. I know I made the right choice because I felt much better the next day and for the rest of the weekend. I did not read at all while there, but I'm definitely back on track now. In fact, I've been reading more each day this week than I was before the convention.