Little Whale Cove
Depoe Bay, Oregon
Hooray for spring! I love this time of year. Longer days and more sunshine always makes me happy. Other than various medical appointments (for me, my husband, and my mom), it was a fairly quiet month, as my reading reflects. Looking back at last March, I see that I read two more books this month than in 2025. I also see that I learned how to play American Mah Jong in March 2025. The 2026 cards were recently mailed out and I'm enjoying the challenge of learning the new hands. What a great way to exercise your brain! No trips in April, but we're excited about a two-week RV trip in late May.
My reading was pretty good in March. I had one re-read, which was very entertaining. I finished the Dalton series, and am eager to see what Shannon Bowring comes up with next. Only one of the four new releases was a winner, so it's back to my backlist TBR stacks. I am determined to read the books that were on my fall reading list. (I'm looking at you The Lacuna!)
Books Read (click on the title for my review):
Theo of Golden by Allen Levi (3/5)
Where the Forest Meets the River by Shannon Bowring (4.5/5)
In a Distant Valley by Shannon Bowring (4/5)
Heartwood by Amity Gaige (3/5)
The Likeness by Tana French (4.5/5)
Before I Forget by Tory Henwood Hoen (3/5)
A Family Matter by Claire Lynch (4/5)
Gave Up On:
The Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee
Flesh by David Szalay
Movies & TV Series:
The Bear (Season Four) - Gloomy. Morose.
The Pitt (Season Two) - Love this show! Great cast and writing.
Shrinking (Season Three) - I probably wouldn't continue with this show if it weren't for Harrison Ford. The tender moments are very good, but the humor falls short.
Miracle: The Boys of '80 - We enjoyed watching this documentary after the 2026 Olympics. I always thought the U.S. team beat the Russians for the gold, but it was Finland they beat in the final game.
Puzzlemania:
Family News:
Mom came home after almost two weeks in rehab after hip replacement surgery (due to a broken hip). We are so happy to have her back home with us!
Ladder:
I joined Ladder at the beginning of the year and am so pleased with Team Elevate. Coach Elise keeps me motivated, and I've been getting in 4-6 workouts every week. I especially love that I can workout from home with my own equipment (weights, bench, Peloton, and yoga mat). Let me know if you're interested and I'll send you a link for a free week.