Hello everyone! I’m still hanging around, determinedly not writing blog posts it seems, and occupying myself with other pursuits. I’ve been reading very little after an incredibly busy week, culminating in one very late night, my trip to London, and another very late night on the way home. The presentation went well, for anyone who was wondering. I had plenty of delightful company, especially on the trip for our conference, as I get along with a few people from my workplace very well, so I didn’t read a single word over the space of two days. I know. How often does that happen?
This meant that I completely missed Thanksgiving, but I hope all of you who are in the US had an amazing time with family and friends. I did get to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to a number of other Americans at the conference, which I think gave us all a nice feeling of patriotism even in the middle of London.
This weekend, we’ve had houseguests, so while I’ve read a little, I’ve also failed at getting myself behind the computer working on writing (until now, of course). What I’ve read has been exceptional though; I finished up The Bungalow by Sarah Jio and Tam Lin by Pamela Dean. Both very different books, but recommendable in their own ways.
When I do have a chance to write, I’m working hard on a 2011 historical gift guide; I want to share with you my favorite history and historical fiction of the year so far in time for you to buy. Look for that to be published this week, probably towards the end, or early next week.
Also, who can believe it’s almost December? My work Christmas party is this Friday, which seems impossible, but it is indeed time to get out the Christmas music and decorate the tree. I’m not huge on the holiday season – you won’t catch me reading Christmas books or anything – but I am enjoying this year more than last, and I’m looking forward to celebrating my third Christmas with my husband.
Wishing you all a fantastic week! I hope you’re reading something exceptional.
I love Christmas but I don’t go completely overboard. I am too lazy for that! I did break out some decorations today though and hopefully we’ll get our tree later this week.
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I am looking forward to Christmas this year and to sharing it with my family. I have decided to spoil them a little bit with the gifts and treats, and will be doing some holiday themed outings with them as well. It’s a little emotional for me, as the kids are rapidly approaching the age when they will be on their own, and I am eager to make a few more lasting memories with them and the husband.
It sounds like you had a great trip, and I am glad that the presentation went well, and that you are safely tucked back at home. I hope that you have a really great and productive week ahead, and that you get some wonderful reading done this week!
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We don’t do hardcore decorating either. I will put a few things up just to get in the spirit. I did start getting my Christmas music together and I bought some blank Christmas cards that I may actually manage to send out…
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I love Christmas, but I definitely get more and more low key with every passing year.
Looking forward to your gift guide though!
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I actually really love Christmas, but we tend not to do much decorating around here. Once I move out on my own I think I’ll go insane with the decorations and Christmas songs, though!
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Spending Thanksgiving in another country feels a little odd, doesn’t it? I’m glad your presentation went so well!
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Celebrating (or not celebrating) American holidays abroad is always “interesting.” Glad your presentation went well and Yikes! on the holiday party already.
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I’m actually feeling much more Christmasy than I have in a while this year. I like Christmas lights and food and things.
It is hard to believe it’s almost here!
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Glad the presentation went well and the tube system did not eat you while you were down there
Can’t believe how early your Christmas do is this year. Ours is at an appropriate 3 days before break up time this year (which is what you can manage when you book in June, instead of our usual November scramble round). I am going to take pictures of our works Christmas tree when it goes up. I chose the decs this year…let us say they are colourful
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I am glad to hear your presentation went well, and that life has generally been treating you well. I can’t believe Christmas is so close already!
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