It is a little on the warm side today with heat warning issued for our area (heat index at 105) so I was glad to get out earlier this morning.  Sis called to tell me she had found a super yard sale and I needed to get out there early.  I love yard sales!  It is the best source of my reading material and when Sis told me they had book for 10 cents each, I knew I had to hurry.  Wallah!  I picked up 8 good books and now have more reading material. 

I have been collecting books for many years.  I enjoy reading most everything, but mysteries are my all time favorite.  I have most of Stuart Woods and James Patterson.  I also have many Childs and Preston, Grimes, Iles, Wilkie Collins, Hillerman, Johansen, Clancey, Ludlam and Cornwell.  I love Burke's stories, too.  For inspiration, Karen Kingsbury and Lori Wick are my favorites, but I also like Gunn and Copeland.  I found a Beverly Lewis today.  She is new to me, so I am excited about tasting her wares. 

I managed to find a Pride and Prejudice and A Wrinkle In Time in today's pickings.  Good additions to my collection.  I would dearly love to find a few of the Miss Minerva books that our fourth grade teacher read to us every day after lunch.  Mrs. Ritchie knew the key for getting children to relax, but keeping their minds active. But then again, Mrs. Ritchie had the key to productive teaching.  A classmate and I were discussing her not long ago and how we all loved her and how much we learned from her. 

On top of all the books, I managed to add a few wind chimes to my collection.  I don't have favorites, but the more unusual the better.  My favorite of today is the pony shoe with little medal cylinder danglers.  Looks good on my porch!

There are a couple of Estate Sales in our area this weekend and I may have to wander over and have a look.  I reviewed the pictures but found no wind chimes or books listed - maybe I won't waster my time!

Well, that is the extent of my morning.  I wish you all a safe and happy weekend and please find a spot to stay cool and still enjoy the sunshine!  Until next time . . .

Happy reading!
Belle

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