After the excitement of Bastille Day life in our corner of Normandy has been quieter this week.
During the cooler early hours of the day I took time out to appreciate the garden and sitting on the patio reading some new books on my Kindle.
At the moment I'm enjoying reading "Growing Old Outrageously: A Memoir of Travel, Food and Friendship" by Hilary Linstead and Elisabeth Davies.
(I know I said I wouldn't ever get a Kindle, but I finally succumbed and now wonder how I managed to get by for so long without an English daily newspaper).
The Senior Partner, in anticipation of his upcoming retirement, second time around, has splashed out on a new "bridge" camera.
I have inherited his cast off Panasonic point and shoot and have been test driving it around and about.
Joining Mary @ the little red house for another Mosaic Monday.
Maggie- you are blessed to live in such a beautiful place. Your days sound blissful--- of course you LOVE your kindle!! I will check out the book you are reading--
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that Roger is soon to enjoy his second retirement-- I'm thrilled for you both.
Sending you much love-
Vicki
I just found your blog, love it..Thanks for sharing your nice photos.
ReplyDeleteKind regards from a sunny and hot Amsterdam
Erna
HI Maggie. Your roses are so beautiful. I was thinking what is a kindle and now I know, lol. So easy.I must see if I can find that book, sounds good.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week, we finally have summer.
Sounds like a wonderful summer. I just lost my brand new camera in a boating accident so I'd be thrilled to receive someone's used camera!!
ReplyDeleteYour roses are gorgeous - and I just know that they must have the most beautiful perfume.
ReplyDeleteI will have to have a look for the book. I love a good travel story and a good laugh!
This sounds like an excellent book, Maggie...I have to look it up. I have a Nook and I love the ease in finding and loading in a new book without a trip to a bookstore.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you are having wonderful weather and I think your pictures turned out just great!
XO,
Jane
We're both enjoying our roses today! Have a blessed Sunday my friend!
ReplyDeleteMaggie, the yellow rose is glorious! Do you know the name? Looks lovely in your little corner of the world! Happy days to you! ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteOh. Your roses. So beautiful! The camera seems to be working very well for you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful roses and scenery. I recently got a Kindle too. I love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful roses and I love the rural scenery. The horse and dog is one of my favorite shots. Lovely post! Have a happy week ahead!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful roses and great photos with your newly inherited camera. A pleasure to visit your blog today!
ReplyDeleteI like that title -- growing old outrageously! I think I'll do that!
ReplyDeleteThose photos are wonderful -- what a lovely spot to be!
beautiful roses! We were at the Bastille Day in Paris in 2005 - what a buzz.
ReplyDeleteI loved reading that you have retired to rural Normandy - it must be lovely. I think I need to buy that book you are reading. But a Kindle? I guess one day it will happen!
Have a wonderful week - and thanks for stopping by my blog yesterday.
Your photographs are just lovely.
ReplyDeleteLike everybody else, I love those roses! Gorgeous! And a Kindle? Ah, someday. Maybe. =) Glad you are enjoying yours.
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty horses! Have fun with your camera!
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