THE FRIDAY 56

Friday 56 is hosted by Tonya at Storytime With Tonya and Friends. Why don't you join in the fun?

Rules:
* Grab the book nearest you. Right now.
* Turn to page 56.
* Find the fifth sentence.
* Post that sentence (plus one or two others if you like) along with these instructions on your blog or (if you do not have your own blog) in the comments section of Tonya's blog.
*Post a link along with your post back to Tonya's blog.
* Don't dig for your favorite book, the coolest, the most intellectual. Use the CLOSEST.

Here was a guy who thought nothing of standing at the end of the flour and sugar aisle and bellowing threats. At a seventy-year-old snowbird, no less. Who was cleaning up spilled safflower oil with a new string mop. ~Secondhand Smoke by Patty Friedmann

I Am Queen Crab Today

Do you ever have one of those days where it seems that everything goes wrong?

Today is one of those days for me, and the day is only half over. I feel so beaten down, that I couldn't even leave my office for lunch. I am sitting here eating a yogurt and a bag of salt & pepper potato chips. Prior to eating, I swallowed some Midol. You get the picture.

One thing that was a problem this morning became two things. Then three. Then four. I hope that it does not go beyond four...I don't think I can handle one more problem today.

On somewhat of a brighter note, I started reading a book last night that is quite good. It is called Secondhand Smoke by Patty Friedmann. It is pretty damn entertaining. I haven't read anything by Patty Friedmann before, and I am happy to say that I have found another great author! I love the style and flow of her writing...and her wit. Has anyone else read anything by her? Her other novels include: Eleanor Rushing, A Little Bit Ruined, and Side Effects. I will definitely be checking these other books out.

Well, time to indulge in my sweet and salty lunch. Have a great Thursday everyone!