Thursday, January 05, 2023

A They Don't Make 'em Like That Weekly Link Round-Up

 


I seem to be fully recovered from that awful pinched nerve in my hip, which is wonderful news. Even better, we've been getting some good soaking rains here in the desert. (I'm imagining spring trips to the Desert Botanical Garden.) 
 
A momentary kerfuffle occurred when Denis backed his scooter into a table and broke one of my Christmas decorations. The poor man behaved as though he was going to be sent straight to the electric chair, but after a quick glance, I could see that he was nowhere close to such a dire fate. One, he hadn't broken anything that couldn't be easily replaced, and two, I get much madder at myself when I break something than if someone else breaks it. I don't know if that reaction makes me weird or normal, but either way, I'm not going to worry about it. One word of warning: If you happen to break a mercury glass candleholder, be prepared for a sound like the world is coming to an end.

With not much going on, I thought I'd share the passing of an old friend. Let me share a photo--



I bought the clock radio you see above in September 1976 from the now defunct K-Mart on I-17 and Northern here in Phoenix. It served me faithfully for forty-six years until it curled up its toes on December 15. In fact, it was so faithful that I'd begun to think it was going to outlast me. Rest in Peace, Old Friend. They don't make 'em like you any more. They haven't for a long time.

Enjoy the links!


►Books & Other Interesting Tidbits◄
 
►Book Banning & Censorship◄
 
►Channeling My Inner Indiana Jones◄
 
►Channeling My Inner Elly May Clampett◄
 
►The Wanderer◄
 
►Fascinating Folk◄
 
►More End-of-Year Lists◄
 
►I ♥ Lists◄

That's all for this week! Don't forget to stop by next Friday when I'll be sharing a freshly selected batch of links for your surfing pleasure.
 
Here's to a New Year filled with marvelous books to read!

14 comments:

  1. Happy New Year, Cathy! I discovered your blog sometime last year and have been lurking regularly, loving all the links and your crime and mystery reviews. I've definitely picked up a few good reads and shows from you, most recently 'Canticle Creek' by Adrian Hyland and the TV series 'Sherwood'. I so appreciate the light you shine on so many fascinating topics; I never know which link to click on first, they're always so enticing! One of my bookish goals for 2023 is to be more active in various online communities, so here I am, sending you a warm wave from Australia. Wishing you and Denis a happy, healthy and enjoyable year with many adventures and good reads!

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    1. Oooh, I love it when lurkers pop up out of the bushes. The very same to you and yours, Emma! Thank you for making your presence known!

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  2. Poor Denis! I'm sure he must have felt terrible about it! I'm glad that all was well that ended well. Your clock story made me think of the alarm clocks my husband and I have. We bought them shortly after we were married (almost 39 years ago), and they still work just fine. And for years we had an RCA TV that we also bought when we married, and lasted for, I think 36 years. As you say, they don't make 'em like that anymore... Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm headed to Guatemala, and then Peru...

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  3. So sorry about Denis' incident. However, these things do happen. Ha! I think I mentioned in a blog post that my two snowmen cookie jars got broken in our move. We'll see if I can find replacements for the 2023 holiday season. I hope so. Glad you guys are getting some moisture! As you say, future trips to the botanical garden may show the results of it now. Have a good weekend, Cathy!

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    1. Yes, I did read about the deceased snowmen. Good luck in finding replacements! Happy weekend (and New Year), Kay!

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  4. Enjoy your weekend, Cathy! :D

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  5. Sorry about your old friend Zenith. I have an alarm clock from 1983 that's still going strong. They sure don't make them like they used to. Now things are meant to last a short while and then be thrown away! Hope your weekend is a good one!

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    1. Built-in obsolescence, I think they call it. I hope your weekend is a good one, too!

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  6. I always spend WAY too much time reviewing the links on your Friday roundup! And I was surprised to learn about the kerfuffle at the Huntsville public library which is only about 60 miles from where I live. Well, more saddened than surprised, I guess. Some of my neighbors are extremely reactionary and would probably love it if all libraries closed or at least featured only books with ideas that they agree with.

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    1. I'm always saddened when reminded of the fact of just how many people follow wherever their knee jerks lead them.

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