Things I'm Thankful for part 3

Hi Folks, here are my Tues and Wed thankful additions.

1. Music-I will always be grateful for music.  It stirs my soul and constantly makes me happy.  I love all types of music and my memories always have a song or type of music tied into them.  I am thankful for those musicians who didn't give up their piano/music lessons as kids! Keep rocking out you music makers!

2. Brance/David/Justin-these 3 guys are super special friends to us both.  They were a big part of our college and NYC adventures.  They all are uber talented, God-loving, southern bred, hilarious guys who love us unconditionally.  They are all going to be on Broadway one day...so watch out!! We are so proud to have our Sunnyside/Astoria buds in our life. Our kids are going to have great uncles : ).

3. Christy/Denise-I don't have many close friends in atl...but these two girls are very special to me.  I feel like I'm repeating what I just said about the boys, but they are both super talented, loving, caring and hilarious!  I am thankful for more time with them in the ATL.

4. Theatre-this crazy career we both have has brought us so many friends and family.  I am thankful for the amazing people we've met on this journey, the shows and theatres that brought us together, the talent that taught me, and the art we created together.

5. Books-I love to read and am so thankful for imaginations and life stories that take me on adventures. A good book and r & r make for one happy Lins.

6. The essentials-I just feel so blessed to have a roof over my head that has running water and heat/ac, clothes on my back and food in my belly.  Not everyone has those things...and I don't want to take them for granted.

7. The Journeys-I am thankful that God has allowed me the opportunity to see my loved ones through some of life's ups and downs.  These times stunk going through them...but the other side is a beautiful picture!

8. Family time-Being w/ our family makes me so happy.  The memories made on each visit are special and I pray I always remember these times.  The food, games, travel, holidays...it's just all plain special.

9. Washer/Dryer-I have lived without them and I LOVE having one in our house and not having to scrounge for quarters : )

10. Musicals-If my life were a musical and everyone sang and danced all of the time I would be one happy camper.  Bursting out in song is an everyday event for me and I love watching musicals on tv or live where people do this ALL of the time.  Again...thanks all of you talented folks for creating!

Friday Five-Summer Beach reads

It's getting closer to fun beach read time! So in honor I thought I would share 5 of my favorite books.

1. Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin
Really anything by her is great but I really like this book.  It's definitely chic lit but it has substance and heart.  I bought this book for my flight to NYC when we moved. Since most of the story takes place in the city it was cool for me as a newbie to hear street names and restaurants...etc. It hold a special place in my heart.  The movie was pretty fun too!

2. Beach Music by Pat Conroy
This book is brilliant.  I love how the story goes back and forth from South Carolina to Italy.  He definitely doesn't hold back on the gut wrenching parts but it's worth it. His descriptions of food is mouth watering.  It's a great story of family...and pain...and love.

3. The Spoils of Time Trilogy by Penny Vencenzi
This trilogy follows a publishing family in England.  It starts at the turn of the century and ends after WWII.  The characters are well developed and there is so much conflict it's hard to decide if the family is their own downfall.  There is love, greed, wars, lust, evil, and peace.  I highly recommend!

4. Savannah Blues by Mary Kay Andrews
I love books set in the south and this one gives it's readers charm and humor.  This is chic lit-girl power book to a T. The main character, Weezie, is a hoot in her adventures as a divorcee who is an antiques dealer. She goes from glam or grim and shows she can still hold her own.  Add some mystery in there and you've got a great book!

5. Watermelon by Marian Keyes
Who wants to get left by their husband the day of the birth of their first child? That's what happened to Claire the heroine of this story.  This book follows her to Dublin where she lives her family while trying to pick up the pieces of her life.  You feel her pain, you cry and you laugh with Claire. You will also love the humorous ways she grows, learns and changes!

What books do you like?? i have many more but would love to hear your faves!