Re-watching Lost
I’m currently early in season two and thoroughly enjoying it. If I remember correctly, I’ve seen the first couple of seasons more than once, but it’s been long enough that I don’t remember a lot of what happened. As far as seasons 3 and beyond, my memory is very foggy. Of course, I do remember the way the series ended, which I did not love at the time, and when it occasionally comes to mind as I’m watching now, it still pisses me off. I wonder if I’ll feel differently about the ending this time around? At any rate, I am enjoying spending time with Sawyer, Jack, Kate, Locke, Jin and Sun, Hurley, and Desmond.
The Property Brothers
As we moved from house hunting to house buying, it’s been really fun to watch this and other real-estate/remodeling shows. It doesn’t hurt that the brothers are both totally adorable. My husband has gotten into the show, too, and it’s just fun to sit around and think about all the things we can do with our new house — and, of course, to make fun of the often vapid and annoying people featured on the show. “I want my dream house, and I want it NOW!” — Actual Quote from a Buyer on the Show.
My Library’s Kindle Books
Downloading a book to my Kindle app instantly, for free, just never gets old. Sure, sometimes I have to be on the waiting list for quite a while (I’ve been waiting weeks and weeks for Paula Hawkins’ The Girl on the Train and I’m now number 10 on 6 copies — it’s getting close!), but it’s worth it. Here are a few I’ve read recently, along with my star rating (out of a possible 5):
- How to Be a Woman – Caitlin Moran (still in progress)
- Station Eleven – Emily St. John Mandel ***
- Looking for Alaska – John Green ** (2.5)
- Big Little Lies – Liane Moriarty *** (3.5)
- The Vacationers – Emma Straub ***
- Yes, Please – Amy Pohler ** (2.5)
- This is Where I Leave You – Jonathan Tropper **
- Broken Monsters – Lauren Beukes **** (4.5)
This Composed Salad Recipe
I found this recipe on Pinterest and, due to my love of all things kale and quinoa, I felt sure I would love it. I modified it by roasting the chickpeas first, but did everything else pretty much as directed. When I make this again, I’ll leave out the feta. I think, with the tahini dressing, the feta is not really needed. Leaving it out has the benefit of making the whole recipe vegan, which is something I like to do often.
The Warm, Springy Weather
It’s azalea season, which is the loveliest time in Alabama. Enough said.
Raveling Out 
Ha! I’m number 22 for The Girl on the Train. I just finished The Round House which I enjoyed. You can also get magazines which is fun too. I’m going to get Broken Monsters now, I looked at it this afternoon but I can’t remember why I decided against it.
Just to warn you, Broken Monsters is pretty dark and disturbing/graphic in places. I don’t mind that sort of thing if I have something light to read as a brain cleanser afterward.