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[bgallen]

A birthday list for August

25 years ago yesterday, my maternal grandmother died on a beautiful day on a farm hidden in the mountains of Virginia. A loss that was incredibly sad, yet at 11 years old was hard to grasp the enormity of. Four years ago yesterday, we buried my paternal grandmother in a sleepy town in the Pine Belt of Mississippi. A loss that was incredibly painful and deeply impacted my life. My love for both of my grandmothers has always been deep and they both have made an indelible mark on my life. What you don’t fully grasp at 11, at 32 you grasp more than you would like to grasp. And my paternal grandmother’s loss at 32 also brought about grief about having lost my maternal grandmother at 11 and realizing on a deeper level what I had missed. I do not have the words to accurately portray the importance of all four of my grandparents in my life. I am who I am because I have been deeply loved by wonderful people who have taught me so well. And for that, I am eternally grateful.

Today, is my birthday and I have made a list of some of my favorite things. As always, I hope that you enjoy this list and find something that you like. Have a wonderful weekend, and stay cool!

Favorite book(s) –

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy | Goodreads

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas | Goodreads

Favorite quotes (from said books) –

“You have a consistent character yourself and you wish all the facts of life to be consistent, but they never are. For instance, you despise public service because you want work always to correspond to its aims, and that never happens. You also want the activity of each separate man to have an aim, and love and family life always to coincide – and that doesn’t happen either. All the variety, charm and beauty of life are made up of light and shade.”  Tolstoy

“Tell the angel who will watch over your future destiny, Morrel, to pray sometimes for a man who, like Satan, thought himself, for an instant, equal to God; but who now acknowledges, with Christian humility, that God alone possesses supreme power and wisdom. Perhaps those prayers may soften the remorse he feels in his heart. As for you, Morrel, this is the secret of my conduct towards you. There is neither happiness nor misery in the world; there is only comparison of one state with another, nothing more. He who has felt the deepest grief is best able to experience supreme happiness. We must have felt what it is to die, Morrel, that we may appreciate the enjoyments of life. Live, then, and be happy, beloved children of my heart, and never forget, that until the day when God will deign to reveal the future to man, all human wisdom is contained in these two words, - ‘Wait and hope.’” Dumas

Favorite songs (top 3) –

Luciano Pavarotti sings "Nessun dorma" from Turandot (The Three Tenors in Concert 1994) - YouTube

Avicii - Wake Me Up (Official Lyric Video) - YouTube

Yo-Yo Ma - Bach: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, Prélude (Official Video) - YouTube

Favorite place to travel –

Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau - Unique Mackinac Island, MI Vacation

Favorite movie –

REMEMBER THE TITANS Trailer (2000) Denzel Washington Movie - YouTube    

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Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Michaels Magnetic Grocery List Pad – 80 Sheets for Easy Organization.

[howdidthatbookend]

2024 Annual Wrap-Up

Every year I say it: I can’t believe the year is over already! I had a pretty good reading year–not quite as many books as years past, but the quality of books was better. Take a look at my summary! Read in 2024 January The Taken OnesMother-Daughter Murder NightNo One Can KnowThe Getaway ListLove, NaturallyThat’s Not My NameThe GuestThe Rom-CommersFirst Lie WinsThe Weekend RetreatThe Expectant…

[youlooklikeabeeandilikebees]

as a fellow listlover i couldn't resist:

Lia

Flotsam and Jetsam

Bad Moon Rising

Where the Wild Things Are

Ghost Town

Damage

Cure and Contagion

Educating Creature

In the Morning

The Looking Glass

All God’s Children

Serve God Love Me and Mend

Tully

Another Fine Mess

Long Live the King

it's so fun to see other people's rankings!

As we're two series in AND because I, like George love lists.. I thought I'd rank the episodes covered so far.

Feel free to mock.

What would your list be?

[nightmaredreamerrebel-blog]

5/10 favourite books #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #unitedbookstagram #booksofinstagram #booklover #bookworm #booknerd #booknerds #booklife #booklifestyle #bookish #favouritebooks #books #theinfernaldevices #cassandraclare #urbanfantasy #steampunk #lists #listlover (at London, United Kingdom)

[ritasawyerauthor]

Day 6 #ReadWritePlan challenge is planner day! Right now, well through the end of ths year, I'm using a #bighappyplanner & #minihappynotes in tandem. #authorsofinstagram #authorlife #writerslife #writerscommunity #writersofinstagram #romancewriter #romancewritersconnect #plannerlover #listlover #planneratheart #plannertools #authorsofig #makeplans #plannernerd #plannersgottaplan (at Warren, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2E97wphGa1/?igshid=1pmobl9k1wtga

[machenwirsbunt-blog]

Alte Werke Nr. 3: Vor ein paar Jahren hatte ich Lust aufzuschreiben was ich mag und was nicht. Was macht meinen Tag besser und was zieht mich runter. Einfach aufschreiben war mir aber zu langweilig. Also habe ich mich entschieden die Bilder so zu machen. Vielleicht mache ich das bald nochmal. Einiges hat sich seit dem geändert. #art #likesanddislikes #listlover #listenliebe #moods #creative #personal https://www.instagram.com/p/By7J6JKiWWQ/?igshid=wzvykjhg7yq2

[studioinktvis-blog]

Sloth has some good advice : #slowdown and #getstuffdone 🤛😎 . . . . . #STUDIOINKTVIS #stationeryporn #stationeryaddict #sloth #slothofig #slothlover #listaddict #indiebiz #incolourfulcompany #keepgoing #shopsmall #todolist #listlover #school #notitieblok #calledtobecreative #purseupretty #luiaard #illustrations #selfcare #illustratorsofinstagram (bij Netherlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvw2TXZhHyH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1t4a5f7ez4b3d

[acillustration]

DAY 28 - ORGANISATION I think if you were to ask anyone who knows me "am I an organised person?" They would say yes! I'm the kind of person who files everything with subheadings and indexes things via colour 🤓 and of course I have to make lists of things to do usually on my desk pad (thanks to @winderjessica for that it's been a life saver 🙌🏼) or in notebooks which are literally full of lists, ideas and scribbles! • • • #marchmeetthemaker #meetthemaker #illustration #illustrator #abbycookillustration #abbyillustrates #list #listlover #organised #thehappynow #thatsdarling #visualsoflife

[runninglowonlipstick]

#desktop #todolist #plannerlove #flower #staplesofficesupplies #staples #listlover #uniballpen #jonathanadlerzebradish

[bgallen]

Yuve Yuve Yu, Propaganda, and Klimt - a Friday List

Welcome to the third Friday in June! Weather-wise we have had a bit of an eventful week for June, check out this hail that fell just northeast of us last night. I think that this was our third hailstorm this year, the local roofing companies are staying busy. Happy Father’s Day to all of the fathers! I am incredibly grateful for my own.

As always I hope that you have something enjoyable and or restful planned for your weekend. Enjoy this Friday list and a few pictures at the end!

Bat acts like a dog, demands belly rubs - YouTube, I have been fascinated with Flying Foxes for the last several years. And Eddie is a good example of why, he’s clever and strong with lots of personality.

Stormy Weather in color - The Nicholas Brothers and Cab Calloway | Colorized with DeOldify - YouTube, Fayard and Harold were incredible self-taught dancers. The sheer energy and strength that it takes to dance how they danced matched with an incredible preciseness is amazing to watch. In this clip they are dancing to Cab Calloway and his orchestra playing “Jumpin’ Jive.” Two of my favorite things….incredible dancing along with incredible music! 

VIVALDI SUMMER - SYMPHONIACS - Violin Concerto In G Minor, Rv 315 III. Presto (The Four Seasons) - YouTube, I am working to break my record of the use of the word “incredible.” But The Four Seasons is such an incredible piece of music and you don’t even have to enjoy Classical music to appreciate its value. The Symphoniacs do such a great version of Summer here, so enjoyable.

The Hu - Yuve Yuve Yu - Live Acoustic at the Mongolian Embassy, Paris, France - YouTube, this was filmed after The HU was nominated as an Artist for Peace by UNESCO. Their use of the Morin Khuur (horsehead fiddle) mixed with some metal is a beautiful mix of old and new.

The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu (Official Music Video) - YouTube, I am sure that I have shared this one before but it’s worth resharing. It’s best if played with earbuds in and volume perhaps a bit higher than should be for the health of ones ears.

Facts don’t change minds: a case for the virtues of propaganda | Psyche Ideas, I learned a few new things reading this article which is often a very good thing. A good example of the use of positive propaganda.

The 12 Best Wireless Earbuds of 2023 – Robb Report, I personally prefer the Beats earbuds for quality of sound yet if I had an extra $300 to spare I would snatch up the Bose QuietComfort earbuds in a second! 

A Brief Overview of Pre-Raphaelite Art - Invaluable, this was an enjoyable, short  read on Pre-Raphaelite art, specifically its origins. Waterhouse has been one of my favorite artists since I was in high school. I had a print of the  Lady of Shalott for years, Boreas is my second favorite.

Klimt’s Last Portrait Expected to Sell for Over $80 M. at Sotheby’s – ARTnews.com, this is so beyond my understanding. At the same time, if I had the money I would for sure pay that amount to have an original Klimt. It is such a beautiful piece and I love the colors and symbols that he used.

[rootedreinvention]

Sometimes you just need to get it all out on paper.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It doesn't need to look #perfect, it doesn't have to be fancy... It just has to get out of your #overwhelmed and #overethinking head!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This #todo list was inspired by THE CHECKLIST BOOK by Alexandra Franzen. Get the book at your local bookstore, local public library, or order it online: http://bit.ly/the-checklist-book ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #motivation #selfcare #inspiration #life #selfimprovement #wellnessthatworks #listlove #todolist #checklist https://www.instagram.com/p/B7jU-aKJxuO/?igshid=ulqjxknm9zr1

[howdidthatbookend]

2024 Mid-Year Check In

*Obligatory post intro here about how fast the year is going* Read in 2024 January The Taken OnesMother-Daughter Murder NightNo One Can KnowThe Getaway ListLove, NaturallyThat’s Not My NameThe GuestThe Rom-CommersFirst Lie WinsThe Weekend RetreatThe Expectant DetectivesThe HeiressCapitally MatchedThe Guncle AbroadThe Catch jan-2024 by Caroline Bartlett feb-2024 by Caroline…

[ch4momile]

my reading list 2021 <3

@mossyshadows tagged me to post my reading list for 2021 #listlovers!! i’m tagging @violemma, @enemy2lover & @elderf1ower 😌

1. The Fellowship of the Ring by Tolkien

2. On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong

3. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

4. The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon...it’d be the longest book i’ve ever read if i get through it 😳

5. The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski

6. Call down the Hawk 2 (lol) by Maggie Stiefvater...

7. Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo...no i didn’t like king of scars. yeah i will read rule of wolves

8. The Memory Police by Yōko Ogawa

9. Devotions: the selected poems of Mary Oliver

10. Friedrich Hölderlin poetry collection my mum got me!

[aondretti]

A #tinkertuesday reminder that you’re all fucken ahhhmazing! Keep going and don’t give up folks! Hope everyone is having a good day so far. I’m keeping the Halloween spirit with heaps of treats and spooky movies tonight! Any festive plans for you felty fiends? Happy Halloween fwends! 🎃🍿👻🔮😜🍭🍫 And shoutout to @fourletterwordcards for my fucken amazing pencil!✏️💕#tinker #tuesday #werk #workshop #listlover #lists #list #pencil #happyhalloween #reminder #motivational #motivation #keepgoing #dontgiveup #pencils #pencillovers #pencillove #halloweentreats #halloween