1. Need Coffee!
If I am kept up one more time by yet another thunderstorm, I am going to have to wear these to deal with all the flooding here in Eastern Oklahoma.
2. Oh no, no, no...
A newly discovered wasp named after the Dementors in Harry Potter.
Apparently they also discovered the longest bug, and a long fanged bat. On second thought, I think I'll just chill out in my stiletto flippers.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/soul-sucking-dementor-wasp/
3. For something different
Okay, now I think I've done enough to keep me up at night. While I'm up, I might as well have a nice, calming glass of wine, right? Right? The New York Times has some good suggestions on rose wines.
4. Getting cozy
While enjoying my wine, I have to have something to read. I've recently become obsessed with Kate Carlisle's cozy Bibliophile mystery series, starting with Homicide in Hardcover. A San Franciscan bookbinder and rare book expert stumbles into a murder, and into an attractive British man of mystery...Again, these are cozy mysteries, so while there's murder and some romance, nothing is explicit.
5. Orphan Black
Speaking of obsessions, I'm also loving Orphan Black. Orphan Black is easily one of the most thoughtful and thought provoking shows on the air, as well as having one of the best actresses in the lead role. Tatiana Maslany carries the show as Sarah Manning, a grifter who uncovers a shocking truth about her past when she briefly sees a look-alike stranger moments before the stranger dies in train accident. The third season is airing now on BBC America, but you really should watch it from the beginning of the series to understand the plot line. Since the show has 10 episode mini-seasons, binge watching over a weekend isn't too bad.(Nota bene: There are some explicit scenes in the show, so it isn't appropriate for children. I think the great parts of the show more than balance those scenes, but others may have a different opinion.)
6. Throwback
I was also recently reminded of how music can be associated with certain times and places in my past.For example, classic U2 songs remind me of my college days.
Shakira reminds me of panicked all-nighters during finals week, where I didn't sleep for 48 hours.
Carbon Leaf reminds me of living with my first roommate after college, and the fun socialization and deep uncertainty we experienced as single 22 year olds.
7. Dogs, Cats, Dancers, and Beauty
The magic of Ursula K. LeGuin.
“There are a whole lot of ways to be perfect, and not one of them is attained through punishment.”
