A Peek At My Week 6/4

This week my husband and I "flew the coop" from our condo in South Florida to begin the 19 -hour ride home to Pennsylvania. Between the Coronavirus and the unrest in the cities right now, we were a little nervous, to say the least. In this post, I'm sharing a book review, movie reviews, and vegan Pad Thai and a fabulous cherry tomato, avocado, and chickpea salad.

We split the trip over two days. The first day we drove about 13 hours and then stopped at a motel for the evening. I brought paper towels, disinfectant spray, gloves, etc for the bathroom stops along the way and for the doorknobs, light switches, TV remote, and countertops at the motel.

We made two bathroom stops the first day (drank very little). I was surprised that most people along the stops were not wearing masks. That made me nervous.

When we got to the motel in Emporia, Virginia, there was a sign on the door saying masks were required. All good-except there were two people in the lobby with no masks. I questioned the receptionist and then she gave them both masks and insisted they wear them. They were somewhat annoyed. 

The next morning we had an additional 5 and half hour drive which went smoothly and was uneventful despite driving by Washington D.C. and Philadelphia. We were happy to get home without any problems. 

When I got home, my roses and peonies were in full bloom and welcomed us as we drove up the driveway.

What I'm Reading: 
Someone Knows My Name

This is an unforgettable story of the life of Aminata Diallo, who was snatched from her parents and village as a young girl and sold into slavery. Her journey takes her from Africa to South Carolina where she is a slave but manages to escape during the upheaval of the Revolutionary War. The abolitionists help her find her way to Manhattan where she assists the British Government in recording the names of  "Negro slaves" who serve the King and earn their freedom. The author, Lawrence Hill, published this book in Canada as well, where it was called,  The Book of Negroes, which was the name of the book where Aminata recorded all names. I haven't finished the book yet, but most reviewers give it extremely positive reviews. I'm halfway done and enjoying this historical novel based on a true story.

What I'm Cooking: 
Pad Thai and Chickpea Garden Salad
Easy, Weight Watcher Friendly, and perfect for those who are gluten-free or vegan

This Chickpea Salad is one of my favorite salads! It is extremely delicious, flavorful, and has significant protein and fiber. Many times we make this our lunch.

What I'm Watching on Netflix:

The Kominsky Method

Michael Douglas plays an aging actor who had made it big but in retirement opens an acting school where he teaches, The Kominsky Method to aspiring actors. The series deals with aging, relationships, and the struggle to make sense of it all. Very witty, entertaining, and takes a good look at the challenges of getting older. I recommend it- It's a very good watch. Season 1 and season 2 is available. 

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