My Friday Five...

1. The Burbs. I love that Tom Hanks film. It's always been a favorite and just cracks me up. He's on vacation and becomes fixated with the new neighbors that moved into the dilapidated looking house on the street. He thinks they are murderers. The other neighbors are also convinced that something isn't right with the new neighbors, so they do a bit of sleuthing. It's pretty crazy, but definitely a fun movie. Have you seen it? Well, they are doing a remake on Peacock TV. It's a new TV show and stars Keke Palmer. She's moved into a new neighborhood with her husband and baby. There's a creepy looking house that she is wondering about. Some people have just moved in, but no one ever sees them. So, of course the her and her neighbors get together to do a bit of sleuthing to find out what is going on with that house and the owners. Looks like it'll be fun one to watch. Comes out February 8th. 

2. My sister told me to get rid of the wooden signs with positive phrases on them. Of course, if it were up to her I would get rid of pretty much everything. I have these four prints of The Beatles that I framed - they take up a pretty good amount of space, but I love them. I bought them at the Ohio County Fair decades ago - they also had one of those copycat Beatles bands playing at the fairgrounds. Anyhow, it reminds me of that time - my dad and I watched them perform (he got me into The Beatles) and I bought those prints there. And now that he's gone, well, it's a nice memento to keep. Suffice it to say, I am getting rid of the majority of the signs and keeping two. Decluttering to move is hard, but also cathartic. 

3. I'm still reading the Lily King book, because I am LOVING it. She's a wonderful writer and her short stories are ace. What a treat! I don't want it to end. 

4. I pre-ordered the new Chanel Miller book, The Moon Without Stars. I loved her memoir, Know My Name - it was excellent. And, I love that she's now writing children's books. Talk about a talented writer. 

5.  I finally watched Taylor Swift's docu-series, The End of an Era. It was fun and fascinating to get the behind the scenes details of such an epic tour. Plus, it reminded me of how much I do enjoy her music. I need to listen to it again. 

And now, I'm off to run some errands before the weekend. Wishing you all a wonderful long weekend. Enjoy and happy reading!