I have had an unusual Monday. I did some laundry but otherwise I read my latest library book.
I have read some reviews that called it disappointing and I must admit I felt that it wasn't up to the usual standard. Here's the summary from the internet...
December 1921: Being single and a new Chief, Inspector Rutledge of
Scotland Yard gets the short straw at Christmastime and is called upon
by Chief Superintendent Markum to go to the Kentish home of a lord
recovering from an attempt on his life. In bed with a concussion, the
man is convinced someone is trying to kill him after he claims he was
struck by the hoof of a running horse whose rider never stopped to check
on him.
Struggling with his own demons from the war and
misgivings about helping a man who, as a colonel, oversaw the suffering
of those on the frontlines from afar, Rutledge undertakes an uneasy
investigation. And as the winter holiday approaches, he becomes
increasingly convinced that nothing is as it seems…
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We awoke this morning to an unusually mild but very rainy day. We walked in spite of the rain. I carried my big umbrella and mostly stayed dry. The mild temperatures are forecast to last all week with the rain ending soon. If this trend continues the daffodils will soon be peeking out.
All that's left for me to do is make supper and that will be Mac & Cheese with Broccoli. DH has leftover meatballs. I hope your day was as pleasant as mine.
Thanks for coming by
Rain sounds better than snow, rain here means ice! I like what it says about old people!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a productive and wonderful day. I love how determined you are about the morning walk, no matter the weather.
ReplyDeleteHope you come to enjoy the book. I love the last quote…words to live by…life IS a special occasion! You two are troopers, walking in the rain ☔️ …good for you! Have the best week, Virginia
ReplyDeleteI am not of a fan of rain this time of year. It usually means ice for us.
ReplyDeleteCathy
We had snow here in Montreal today, and it was a beautiful day! The illustrations are lovely! Sounds like you had a wonder filled day! Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteDo you ever love a rainy Sunday reading? Omg. So nice. Love the add of broccoli. That's a veg we love here with noodles or without. Just love broccoli. Wishing you a good rest of the week. Already 12 days into January. Where does the time go?
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like such a nice day, GM. I keep thinking I will get to have such a day soon, but every day seems to require me to do otherwise.
ReplyDeleteMaybe tomorrow?
I felt that A Christmas Witness lacked a lot compared to the other books. There's been so very much rain today!
ReplyDelete'Life is the special occasion ' what a great quotation to finish the post with. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI see always a quiet gratitude on your way through your blessed life ***************
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good day!
ReplyDeleteNot a fan of that book, seemed like it was written by some kid in the 6th grade.
ReplyDeleteI've not read that Charles Todd book, will have to check it out. I really enjoyed the whole series with the nurse in WWI, can't think of her name at the minute. We had mac n cheese last night for dinner, and I almost always serve it with broccoli, but served it with peas instead last night. Hubby likes peas better, I like broccoli better, lol.
ReplyDeleteCold weather here... Can't wait for Spring!
ReplyDeletehugs
Donna
I'd rather have snow than rain.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of Charles Todd's books. Another author to put on my list!!
I like that last quote!!
'Life is the special occasion' ... yes it is :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan