the lovely bones by alice sebold

novel.... 14-year old susie salmon is murdered by strange introverted neighbour mr. harvey. the story is about susie's observations (from heaven) of the impact of her death on her family, friends and neighbours.

delicately written and emotive......

recommended

summer days

i love this time of year, long days, warm weather and the anticipation of christmas. we have been doing some more spring cleaning (yes we are still at it!) because we did have some interruptions in between my last blog until now.

since the start of spring we have:

• travelled to the US & Canada (photos to come later....)
• cleaned out the study and refreshed it with a more open feel
• changed the set-up in the middle bedroom
• started pilates (dee) and loving it
• given zac 2 haircuts!

things still to do:

• clean up the little bedroom
• clean out the garage for items that we have used in the past 18months
• re-mulch the garden
• sort thru our travel photos and post them! alas even the pics from feb haven't been posted
• re-plant the camilla sasanqua that has died :(
• start ukelele lessons (those start on 28/11)
• start going to the photoclub in nth syd

some things we still haven't quite worked out so we haven't done anything about it yet:

• are we extending our home or do we continue with the in between plan of internalising the laundry by knocking a hole through the wall and putting some steps in and ripping out the existing (really ancient cupboards) and putting in new space friendly ones?
• what do we do with the big big big MASSIVE pecan tree in the backyard.... which I'm currently loving to death because of its big shady branches overhanging into our yard that makes sitting outside so enjoyable

in the meantime, we have been enjoying laundry days in the comfort of our own backyard......

things I've discovered & am loving........

• 103.5 qm/fm which is a canadian radio station that I discovered on our drive to Vancouver Island and listen to over the internet. it plays my fav style of music... soft rock
• pilates
• knitting & crochet.... contemporary styles thanks
• sewn home accessories
• daiso!!! why do they NOT have this in aus?
• the strong AUD - absolutely lurve this one
• jose villa - photographer extroadinaire
• work/life balance :)
• the love of good & true friends

Isaac is the ruler of our roost! he guards our precious laundry with the courage and stamina of the queen's guard.