tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post1551369334397270121..comments2024-03-18T15:27:31.588-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Weekly Mews: Goodbye April, Hello May (Please Vote in My TBR List Poll)Literary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-13381643706217259502021-05-19T15:30:46.979-07:002021-05-19T15:30:46.979-07:00Danielle - California is holding onto the current ...Danielle - California is holding onto the current mask mandates until the middle of June as of right now. We'll see if the governor holds up to the pressure from the anti-mask crowd. My family will continue to wear masks, especially when indoors with those outside our home, for a while yet. Especially since my daughter is not eligible for the vaccination yet. <br /><br />I finished reading The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet and enjoyed it quite a bit. I can see why all the fuss. :-) I hope you like it when you get to it. <br /><br />Thank you for visiting! Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-12514327942665160782021-05-16T11:20:56.940-07:002021-05-16T11:20:56.940-07:00Michigan just completely changed mask mandates her...Michigan just completely changed mask mandates here and it's all up to individual businesses now to require masks and/or an honor system that requests unvaccinated people wear masks indoors. I know it's going to take me awhile to feel comfortable again going maskless even though I'm fully vaccinated. I bought a used copy of The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet after a friend highly recommended it but of course, it sits waiting for me to read it. Love, Sugar Magic books have also been recommended to me, so I hope your daughter enjoys them.Danielle H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11079935240201178744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-4165701907429857652021-05-13T10:38:25.571-07:002021-05-13T10:38:25.571-07:00John - She and Spike play well off each other. We ...John - She and Spike play well off each other. We just watched my favorite episode with her of Angel, which she takes more of a lead in. Thank you for visiting (and the kind words for Nina)!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-20451814591570583852021-05-13T09:09:32.500-07:002021-05-13T09:09:32.500-07:00I liked Harmony on both shows--she was definitely ...I liked Harmony on both shows--she was definitely an amusing character, played with a nice comedic touch. --Nina is looking very cool! What a great cat!John Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14692188725616854777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-85022783369622954082021-05-11T20:00:38.735-07:002021-05-11T20:00:38.735-07:00Melody - It was a relief, thank you. I am sorry to...Melody - It was a relief, thank you. I am sorry to hear your community has seen a rise in COVID cases. I hope the numbers go down again soon. Yes, what's happening in India is appalling. <br /><br />Thank you for voting!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-40268076187203402442021-05-08T05:42:38.497-07:002021-05-08T05:42:38.497-07:00I'm glad to hear your biopsy result turns out ...I'm glad to hear your biopsy result turns out okay, Wendy. <br /><br />Speaking of Covid, we've seen a rise in the community cases lately so we're back to phase 2. :( It's also so sad to see the surging death cases in India. <br /><br />I'd vote for Spin the Dawn as the premise sounds so interesting. :) Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03848131929166247817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-2383264719735518882021-05-05T15:58:18.938-07:002021-05-05T15:58:18.938-07:00RAnn - I am really glad we had the option of wheth...RAnn - I am really glad we had the option of whether to go in-person hybrid or virtual. The state didn't allow even private schools to go in-person the first trimester of the school year and then waivers were required. Only a small few in my county were able to get them before the state closed that window because of the winter pandemic surge. The public schools (which is what my daughter attends) in our district didn't start hybrid until mid-March. And that was just for elementary school students. Middle school and high school started hybrid in April. Now I think they are all back five days a week--but that's only for those parents/students who chose to be in-person for the school year. We signed on for the all year virtual plan right from the start because of our situation, and I have no regrets looking back on the year. It may have been a struggle at first, but we made the best decision for our family. That's all any of us can do really. :-)<br /><br />Thank you for visiting! Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-84101689306544122222021-05-05T11:21:20.860-07:002021-05-05T11:21:20.860-07:00Its interesting the way different schools/district...Its interesting the way different schools/districts have handled things this year. We've been in-person all year (private school) and it's been worth every penny of the tuition to me as our public schools have been doing hybrid with the high schools. RAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04102249990885174107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-20992911331213644042021-05-04T17:20:38.047-07:002021-05-04T17:20:38.047-07:00Athira - Thank you. I hope so too. I am having an ...Athira - Thank you. I hope so too. I am having an ultrasound in a couple weeks and am still waiting to hear from the specialist about another test, but I'm hopeful it will all turn out okay. <br /><br />It's tough deciding how much to jump back into life again after being so careful, especially when there is still risk out there. I am glad your kids are back to swimming again and hopefully you can add in the gym soon too. <br /><br />I hope you have a great May too. Thank you for stopping by! Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-8324592572618491172021-05-04T17:17:26.774-07:002021-05-04T17:17:26.774-07:00Suzanne - Thank you! It really was a relief. I thi...Suzanne - Thank you! It really was a relief. I think being able to get out and do some of their regular activities is really good for them. It does help that the studio is taking the precautions seriously. I'm sure you feel the same about those running the soccer club. Thank you for visiting!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-85296259127603431222021-05-04T17:15:44.504-07:002021-05-04T17:15:44.504-07:00Ti - Thank you! I was relieved at the news. I kept...Ti - Thank you! I was relieved at the news. I kept checking my e-mail to see if a new message from the doctor came in up until it finally did. <br /><br />I am glad you are fully vaccinated now--and your daughter will be soon. My husband gets his second dose tomorrow. Who knows when Mouse will be able to get her vaccine. I think that's part of what makes me so nervous about all this re-opening. I know the risk to her is small, but there is still a risk. We're getting used to being back in studio routine though and I really appreciate all the studio is doing to keep the kids safe. <br /><br />You're going to have an empty nest soon. I can just imagine the range of emotions that brings on. I always tease my daughter I'll love wherever she does--not too close so she can still have her independence, but just close enough she can come home if she needs to. Of course I'm just kidding, but in an ideal world . . . Haha. I am sending a big hug your way, Ti. <br /><br />Thank you for stopping by!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-16706776908014413332021-05-04T16:39:49.802-07:002021-05-04T16:39:49.802-07:00Lisa - I hope so! Thank you for voting and visitin...Lisa - I hope so! Thank you for voting and visiting!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-43939128929029230452021-05-04T16:26:55.173-07:002021-05-04T16:26:55.173-07:00Diane - Thank you! I am hopeful the other tests wi...Diane - Thank you! I am hopeful the other tests will come back normal when I am able to get them done as well. Nina is such a spirited cat. LOL We love her. Thank you for stopping by!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-33162545687296444702021-05-04T16:25:48.373-07:002021-05-04T16:25:48.373-07:00Dianthaa - I'm sorry they stopped online dance...Dianthaa - I'm sorry they stopped online dance classes for you last fall. I wonder why they did that. I can imagine they won't bother to open up for just a month and then have to close. The studio my daughter attends is open year round, although they do take two weeks off at the end of summer and around the Christmas holidays. Thank you for visiting!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-66303965281143081282021-05-04T16:22:47.739-07:002021-05-04T16:22:47.739-07:00Eustacia - Thank you for voting! Even if it doesn&...Eustacia - Thank you for voting! Even if it doesn't win, I don't know if I'll be able to resist it for long. :-) Thank you for stopping by!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-73369411566947268632021-05-04T16:07:29.701-07:002021-05-04T16:07:29.701-07:00Katherine - It's good to see Mouse smiling mor...Katherine - It's good to see Mouse smiling more. Fingers crossed things continue to go well. <br /><br />Nina loves being up high. She's quite the climber and jumper! <br /><br />I hope you have a great week too. Thank you for visiting!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-4875243425890681232021-05-04T15:48:11.969-07:002021-05-04T15:48:11.969-07:00Anne (Head Full of Books) - Thank you. It was a re...Anne (Head Full of Books) - Thank you. It was a relief, that's for sure. I hope your county's number start to come down. I imagine I will be feeling anxious about the pandemic long after its gone. :-( Thank you for stopping by!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-79600443847378575582021-05-04T15:46:53.384-07:002021-05-04T15:46:53.384-07:00Melinda - That is nice that they are giving the ki...Melinda - That is nice that they are giving the kids a chance to play off season since they couldn't play this winter. I hope your daughter has a good volleyball season! Thank you for visiting!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-21702373957226117692021-05-04T15:45:09.545-07:002021-05-04T15:45:09.545-07:00Tammy - Thank you! Our air conditioner came on too...Tammy - Thank you! Our air conditioner came on too--it's on now as a matter of fact, but I don't think it's reached 90 today. Yes, normal with masks. :-) Thank you for stopping by!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-68681639700327668282021-05-04T15:20:32.805-07:002021-05-04T15:20:32.805-07:00Anne (Northwoman) - We aren't changing our mas...Anne (Northwoman) - We aren't changing our masking either, regardless of the loosening of restrictions. I am glad you are getting out more. I need to schedule an optometrist appointment, which I put off because of the pandemic. I noticed a chip in one of my lenses so it's probably a sign that I shouldn't put it off for much longer. <br /><br />Thank you for visiting! Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-4903234802117033562021-05-04T15:17:25.894-07:002021-05-04T15:17:25.894-07:00Mary - Thank you! It was a big relief. We are big ...Mary - Thank you! It was a big relief. We are big Angel and Buffy fans here. :-) Thank you for stopping by!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-82573381079254965342021-05-04T15:01:08.932-07:002021-05-04T15:01:08.932-07:00Heather - I've been wanting to read Becky Cham...Heather - I've been wanting to read Becky Chambers' series for quite a while too. And Spin the Dawn sounds so good! I will be happy with whichever wins, I think. :-) <br /><br />I imagine there will be tears when the new school year begins here too. I hope the late summer science camp goes well. We've been considering our summer options as well. Especially with both my husband and I working, even if it's from home. <br /><br />Thank you for visiting! Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-52818601456053337112021-05-04T14:53:40.996-07:002021-05-04T14:53:40.996-07:00Nicole - Good luck with the church decision. I kno...Nicole - Good luck with the church decision. I know that cannot be an easy one to make. Thank you for stopping by!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-6072581422079844592021-05-04T11:53:18.477-07:002021-05-04T11:53:18.477-07:00Nicci - Yes, I worry about the complacency too. We...Nicci - Yes, I worry about the complacency too. We can't get too comfortable yet, I don't think. <br /><br />I am glad your son is fencing again. I imagine he is happy to be back at his lessons. I agree, I am really proud of how well our kids have been handling all this. I know it hasn't been easy. <br /><br />Thank you for stopping by!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-3870647769178589332021-05-04T09:23:11.585-07:002021-05-04T09:23:11.585-07:00Sarah - I wish there was more we could do to help ...Sarah - I wish there was more we could do to help those in India.<br /><br />My state has been managing well recently and I do hope it continues. Hopefully people will continue to take precautions even as things continue to open up more and more. <br /><br />Thank you for voting and visiting!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.com