Currently in April 2025

It's the first Wednesday of the month and time for April's edition of currently. This month we'll talk about what we're currently loving, adding to cart, reading, watching, and listening to.

 


Loving: We went on some really beautiful walks; we've had lots of rain so the rivers are nice and full and give off that great gurgling sound that I love. It's also been *almost* warm enough for flip flops (I wore them even though my toes were a bit cold and wet!). And I just LOVE that!






Adding to my cart: Nothing but only because I just placed an order through Land's End. I bought a fleece lined sweatshirt (men's because they don't seem to make them in women's sizes!), a long sleeved athletic jacket, and off the shoulder gauze top. I also bought a few spring items from Lily Putlizer that I'm waiting to come in... so I really need to not be adding anything to my cart any time soon! But we do have a few high school graduations in our extended family so I am thinking of grad gift ideas already!  

Reading: I'm actually currently reading and listening to a stack of books. While I usually have 2-3 books going I just happened to have a lot of my holds come in from the library at the same time that I had already started 1 or 2 from my stack at home so I'm juggling a lot of them right now--

Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams

 

Madly, Deeply the diaries of Alan Rickman,


Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins


 Unlikely Story by Ali Rosen  


Watching: We're watching The Pitt, AP Bio (Have you seen this? It's hilarious!), The White Lotus season 3, and I am nearly done with Army Wives.

Listening to: I always have an audiobook going; I just finished up The Girls of August and started And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie.



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Comments

  1. NatashaApril 2, 2025 at 6:34 AM

    I get as excited to ditch my socks as you get about wearing flip flops. Sadly, we're not quite at that weather here yet. Freezing rain is expected today :(

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    1. Joanne April 2, 2025 at 9:09 AM

      I think I broke mine out for about an hour one afternoon.. but not again since then. We've had highs in the 40's this week.

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  2. HollyApril 2, 2025 at 6:43 AM

    LOVING AP Bio- so so funny! Yes :)

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  3. Maria RineerApril 2, 2025 at 6:43 AM

    Spring hikes are the best due to water flowing more abundantly! Though I like to wait until later spring when the trees have started to green up a little bit.

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    1. Joanne April 2, 2025 at 9:11 AM

      Yeah I much prefer our hikes when things start getting greener too; though by then I'm usually sneezing like crazy.

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  4. Memphis BridgesApril 2, 2025 at 6:58 AM

    I just wore open toed shoes Sunday for the first time this year! I haven't heard of AP Bio, but will have to look up that show.

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    1. Joanne April 2, 2025 at 9:12 AM

      Today even with socks and shoes on my toes are numb but I know it has got to start warming up soon!

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  5. Amy JohnsonApril 2, 2025 at 7:47 AM

    I've been thinking of watching AP Bio. I will have to give it a try.

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    1. Joanne April 2, 2025 at 9:13 AM

      I saw the main character on Celebrity Jeopardy and decided to give it a try; he's an awful teacher but it's hilarious. The whole staff are so over the top weird and crazy that while I am rolling my eyes at how that would never fly in a school I can't help but laugh.

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  6. Amy ScottApril 2, 2025 at 7:49 AM

    Watching AP Bio with my kids but we always start it too late and I drift off. Ain't no tired like end of year teacher tired! Ha! It's so funny, though! Your books look good and I think I have a couple on my request list.

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    1. Joanne April 2, 2025 at 9:14 AM

      Oh I bet! Just think-- last time feeling this way!

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  7. Dara @ Not In JerseyApril 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM

    Ah so I'm not the only one that thought today was Currently day! I am obsessed with The Pitt. It is so good.

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    1. Joanne April 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM

      Yep, I see that a lot of us thought today was Currently!

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  8. Julie's Creative LifestyleApril 2, 2025 at 9:40 AM

    I love seeing those photos of those beautiful walks that you go on. I thought that the currently link up was today also. When is it? I can't wait to see what happens on White Lotus.

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    1. Joanne April 2, 2025 at 2:16 PM

      I thought it was always the first Monday of the month... either Jenn forgot or I missed where she posted that it would be a different day this time.

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  9. Kim CarberryApril 2, 2025 at 10:16 AM

    W have had some lovely weather too but it's not quite flip flop weather here yet. Fantastic photos from your walks. All the water is beautiful.

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    1. Joanne April 2, 2025 at 2:17 PM

      It's really not here either but I am so impatient on waiting for the nice weather to finally show up!

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  10. TorontoSAMApril 2, 2025 at 11:11 AM

    I wore my sandals to get my nails done on Saturday, but yes a little chilly yet! I haven't ready any of the Hunger Games books but love all of the movies. I wonder if they will make another prequel based on the book you read this month.

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    1. Joanne April 2, 2025 at 2:17 PM

      I was just saying to someone this week that I really hope they come out with another movie because I really did enjoy the book so much.

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  11. StacyApril 2, 2025 at 2:20 PM

    I read all of the Hunger Games books and was so excited to see another one in Target this week! Let me know what you think about it! I love all of your photos, the landscape is so refreshing! I hope you have an amazing April!

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    1. Joanne April 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM

      I am loving it! Not only is Haymitch's turn in the games rather gripping but so many familiar names and faces are popping back up and giving us an inside view to "more" of some of the old outlying characters.

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  12. Maya KuzmanApril 2, 2025 at 2:35 PM

    Oh, I love Agatha so much! Got hooked on her when I was a teenager and devoured every book of hers I could find. Even translated "The Man in the Brown Suit" when at uni.

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    1. Joanne April 2, 2025 at 4:19 PM

      I had to stop listening to the audio version as the narrator was just really bad; mumbling, talking so low that even turning up the volume I was missing words. I decided I'd better pick up a physical copy instead!

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  13. JoyceApril 2, 2025 at 3:14 PM

    I love Alan Rickman and will be curious to know what you think of the book. That might be one I'll add to my list. I am in Chattanooga this week and wore shorts today. So exciting lol. Have a great day!

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  14. JenniferApril 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM

    Hooray for flip-flop weather...even if you toes are cold! I don't exactly where flip-flops but I'm all about the weather for them!!:)

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    1. Joanne April 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM

      Right?! I love when it finally warms up enough for spring/summer styles. But I always jump the gun in packing away my warm weather clothes and pulling out the lightweight styles early.

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  15. Lydia C. LeeApril 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM

    Beautiful place to walk - I liked AP Bio a few years ago...that sort of silly, irreverent humour. And any Christie is good, in my opinion. #WWWhimsy

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    1. Joanne April 3, 2025 at 5:27 AM

      Thank you! We do have lots of lovely trails near us.

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  16. Kim April 2, 2025 at 5:42 PM

    I'm watching White Lotus, too. It's a hard season to watch, I can't say I'm enjoying it, but I can't not watch either! Haha...I need to know what happens. Thank goodness there's only one episode left!

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    1. Joanne April 3, 2025 at 5:27 AM

      That sums up EXACTLY how I feel about this season of The White Lotus!

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  17. Min - Write of the MiddleApril 2, 2025 at 8:04 PM

    Hi Joanne, beautiful hiking photos! We've had a lot of rain here too. Everything is lush and green, creeks, rivers and dams are full! The term 'flip flops' makes me smile. We call them 'thongs' here and yes I know what you call thongs over there! lol I'm looking forward to cooler weather and can't wait to wear socks and boots. It's funny isn't it?! Thanks for linking up with #WWWhimsy ! xo

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  18. Jodie's Touch of StyleApril 2, 2025 at 8:27 PM

    I love how you take advantage of the beautiful nature walks right outside your door.
    XOXO
    Jodie

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  19. MarshaApril 2, 2025 at 10:08 PM

    Oh, I want to read that Alan Rickman book. I'd forgotten about it. I've been wearing sandals for a bit now. Of course, I could be wearing snow boots next week!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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    1. Joanne April 3, 2025 at 6:13 AM

      I'll be honest, I'm not loving it... I had such high hopes for it though.

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  20. Veronica LeeApril 3, 2025 at 5:26 AM

    Sounds like a great start to April! Love that you're rocking flip-flops even in the cold—true dedication! Your book stack looks awesome, especially Madly, Deeply. Enjoy your walks, reads, and new spring finds!

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  21. JeanieApril 3, 2025 at 7:03 AM

    You have some wonderful walking area! And I adored Rickman's bio. And Agatha is great1

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  22. Laura @ Our Grand LivesApril 3, 2025 at 8:53 AM

    Good for you for getting going on those grad gifts! I seem to always wait until the last minute and then I'm "caught off guard"! Thanks for inspiring me to get going on those ideas!

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    1. Joanne April 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM

      I asked my son and his roommates/dorm friends what items they found most helpful this year and figure I'll just order those!

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  23. Tanya April 3, 2025 at 10:27 AM

    I have tried reading/listening to multiple books, but don't do well following the stories if I do that. You are a reading superstar!!

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    1. Joanne April 3, 2025 at 2:10 PM

      I can as long as they have vastly different story lines otherwise I tend to confuse them too.

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  24. csuhpat1April 3, 2025 at 12:58 PM

    Your walks are always amazing.

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    1. Joanne April 3, 2025 at 2:10 PM

      Thank you! I'm starting to notice just a tiny bit of green here and there too!

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  25. Soma @ InkTorrents.comApril 3, 2025 at 1:38 PM

    Lovely hiking photos! The creeks and the rivers sound and look so great when they are full. I have been eyeing the book by Alan Rickman ever since it came out. Might have to pick that one up next time I am at the bookstore.

    -Soma

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  26. GretaApril 3, 2025 at 7:11 PM

    You certainly live in a beautiful area! Always love seeing your pictures!

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  27. BriApril 4, 2025 at 6:17 AM

    The views on your walk are so beautiful! I can't wait until it's warmer here so I can take some pretty outdoor walks.

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    1. Joanne April 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM

      Oh I bet! Hopefully that will be sooner than later.

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