The Sunday Salon is hosted by Deb at Readerbuzz.
It truly feels like November. The days have been rather dark. Not only does the sun set before 5:00 pm, but we have had several dreary, gray days. By the time this posts, we will most likely have several inches of snow on the ground. The forecast says to expect 2 to 4 inches. Fortunately, it is expected to warm up midweek, so the snow should melt.
Here's what I have been up to this week:
Seeing ~
Lots of birds at the bird bath -
*Tufted Titmice
*Black-capped Chickadees
*Juncos
Smelling ~
The acrid smell of burning leaves.
Snow. (Did you know you can smell snow? Just like you can smell rain coming, snow has a distinctive smell in the air.)
In the kitchen ~
What I read ~
Currently reading ~
Watching ~
We recently watched 11-22-63, based on the book by Stephen King. It is an eight part series. It's a good story.
What have you been up to this week? I hope it's been a good one!
~ Gretchen
Did you read 11-22-63? I loved that book and was afraid that the miniseries would ruin it.
ReplyDeleteI did not read it.
DeleteRick and I watch and feed the birds in our backyard too. Since it's cold now, we have Juncos, sparrows and cardinals. Juncos are so cute. Yes, snow does have a scent. ⛄
ReplyDeleteJuncos are cute! The Tufted Titmice are cute too, well and I guess the Black-capped Chickadees are too 🙂. I am not surprised that you are aware of the scent of snow.
DeleteWe've just started Project FeederWatch. We had a cold snap arrive yesterday, and only one bird came to our feeders. We typically get Carolina Chickadees and Tufted Titmice at this time of year. I'm sure the birds will pick up soon.
ReplyDeleteI'm planning to start reading the Narnia books next month. I'm looking forward to that.
Project FeederWatch sounds fun! I am looking forward to the Narniathon as well!
DeleteSeveral years ago we adopted a starving kitty and said good-bye to our enjoyable visits from bird to our very bird-friendly backyard. How I miss them....but it's worth saving a life. The London House sounds so intriguing! Eager to read your thoughts on this read! :)
ReplyDeleteI imagine the cat would keep the birds away, but how wonderful that you saved his life.
DeleteI am really enjoying The London House and will review it soon!
Yes, gets dark here just after 5 PM. Yes, you can smell snow!
ReplyDeleteI added The London House to my wish list.
I think many of us are experiencing the dark these days. I am enjoying The London House, hope you do too.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to read or watch 11-23-63, but haven't yet. The London House looks good. I hate that it gets dark so early now. At 6:00 it feels like it's midnight. Yuck!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great week!
I do recommend 11-22-63, it is worth watching if you are interested. The London House is good! I'll have a review this week.
DeleteI just added that sausage pie to my recipes to try.
ReplyDeleteThe birds will be very happy that I remembered to add their birdseed (fruit & nut variety) to my Walmart order and will be picking it up in about half an hour. lol
The birds will be happy! The sausage pie recipe is so good and simple. It makes a full 9x13 pan. Perfect for a Sunday lunch.
DeleteThe London House sounds so interesting and fits right in with the WWII reading I've been doing this year. Snow definitely has a smell and, since moving to Florida, I kind of miss it!
ReplyDeleteThe London House was good! Even though in the middle of winter I long to be out of the snow, I think I would miss it too.
DeleteI haven't seen The London House yet, but it does seem good. Have you read the book for 11/22/63 as well?
ReplyDeleteYou can never go wrong with reading Harry Potter!
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I haven't read 11-22-63. I bet it would be worth the read though.
DeleteI wonder if we get 11-22-63? How are you watching it? Do you still have snow and where are you? Midwest? We are having this huge wind storm today so hope the roof stays on. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteWe watched 11-22-63 on Hulu. Yes, I am in Wisconsin and the snow is not completely gone yet. We were supposed to have a midweek warm up, but the temperature was about 7 degrees cooler than forecasted today, so not much snow melt. Wind storms are scary. I hope all is well with you!
DeleteI didn't know 11-22-63 was turned into a series! I'm interested, though still want to read it first!
ReplyDeleteThe only thing I like in colder weather is the return of the cute juncos (Chicagoland)
The return of the Juncos is something to look forward to!
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