What I Have Been Reading

I have been away from my blog for over a week. I don't intend for that to happen, but sometimes you just don't have a thing to tell. That isn't always a bad thing.... boring can be good.

The weather finally cooled and I spent time outside last week without hating it. I did a little yard work and some just sitting outside to read.

I am almost finished with my first dog cross stitch for my son's Christmas present. If all goes well, I will share the finished dog tomorrow. Other than that I have no worthy pictures to share.

Gus is growing like crazy. He is 27 pounds now. He is getting a bit more destructive in the house. No big things like a the stairs post like Lemony did once, but he has a thing for seashells especially my starfish. I have had to move all my shells to higher locations. He also ate an expensive book. If I leave for more than a quick trip to the grocery store which is very close to me, he has to go in his kennel.

Gus is a pleasant happy dog though. He actually reminds me of our very first Springer with his temperament. He is pretty calm for a Springer and very easy going.

He is long and skinny right now. Those paws tell me he is going to get bigger.

I read two books this month...well, 1 and a half.

I will explain. There was this book that my husband ordered a couple of years ago.

https://www.amazon.com/Miracles-What-They-Happen-Change/dp/0147516498/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1508847734&sr=8-1&keywords=miracles+metaxas

Miracles sat in a basket by his chair for a very long time. I was cleaning the basket out and planning to take it to the bookcase downstairs when I started looking at it. The book is divided into 2 parts. After reading the introduction, the author says you would be fine to read part 2 first and then come back to part 1. That is what I did and definitely recommend to read it as such. Part 1 is an explanation of miracles and different beliefs among churches. I actually skimmed much of that. Part 2 is a collection of miracles. Extremely interesting. My daughter is now reading it.

My other read for October is a new release.

https://www.amazon.com/Church-Small-Things-Million-Little/dp/0310348870/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1508848071&sr=1-1&keywords=church+of+the+small+things

Church of the Small Things was a great read. I thoroughly enjoyed the author's snippets of life that have great lessons for us. Life is really the compilation of small things that add up to a life. One of my favorite stories in there was the beige wall with the big neon picture on it which she shared as an analogy of two different people who complemented each other.

Now, for the book that Gus ate...

I have a affinity for decorating books. I don't buy them new very often anymore. I have ordered a few and then had to resell them on Amazon because I need to really like them to keep them. I have a couple of oldies from the early 1980's that I adore. When James T. Farmer released his new book, I knew I needed it. I have three of his other books and all are fantastic for the person who likes coffee table style books.

So, I ordered it and loved it. I knew I would have this one for years to come. I unfortunately forgot and left it on the coffee table. The coffee table seems to be Gus's playground. It is just the right height for anything left on it seems to grab his attention.

This is what he did to it.

The only thing left to the book jacket was the back.

I had to splurge and order a new one. I love this one. It is just classic and timeless photos.

I have to check Gus's mouth often. I will say, "What are you eating?" He will stop chewing immediately and give me the innocent look. I feel like I am constantly sweeping his mouth for things.

I will leave you with one more photo of him. Be back sooner hopefully with a few stitches.

A plastic lid he was about to chew. 

Have a great day all,

Sandy