This year really came through reading-wise. Initially, I didn't know what to expect. And I think I was a little surprised to find myself feeling a strong pull right from the beginning of the year to published books. I tried quite a few new-to-me authors with more abandon than I have in recent years—something I'm proud of and hope to continue. Not all of them worked in just an Angie-like way, but regret never entered the room. I passed them on. To the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood, to the used bookstore down the street that I love, to my own public library in donations. Someone will love them. It didn't have to be me. And I loved giving them that little push along their way to the homes of the people who would soak up their words and hold them tight. What a gift books are. How much I need them and how grateful I am at the end of this year for the ones that came and continued on their way—but most especially for the ones that came to stay. And so, as has long bee...
I hate that song so much I was reluctant to watch the video, but I have to say it was totally worth it.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, this is so hilarious! I'm still laughing.
ReplyDeleteI have seen this before, but it cracks me up every single time.
ReplyDeleteYup, there's a whole bunch of these. I like the "Take On Me" one too! So many giggles.
ReplyDeleteRJ, I'm glad. It's so many flavors of awesome.
ReplyDeleteLiza, it has a lasting effect. I'm still giggling intermittently as well.
Meljean, I foresee many viewings.
Janice, excellent! I must expand my literal video viewing.
Hahahaaaa. That was sooo funny. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteEmily, my pleasure!
ReplyDeleteI think "Mullet with headlights" is going to be a phrase I say often.
ReplyDeleteThank you. :)
Carrie, and I say this with all sincerity, you are so welcome.
ReplyDeleteOuch Ouch! My stomach hurts form laughing so hard heehee
ReplyDeleteAngie,
ReplyDeleteYou have just broadened my horizons and opened the door for me to have a whole new reason to look for weird things on YOUTUBE!
so many things to love have to choose only one line..........
"the gayest man on earth would think that this was totally over the top!!!!!!!!!"
holy cow.
Thanks I needed that.
Karen :)
Karen, happy to broaden your literal video horizons. The floodgates are open now! hehe.
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