Five on Friday - January 9, 2024

Hello!  It's Friday!  Who's ready for a weekend?  This is going to be a great one - I'm having a Galentine's party on Saturday then the big game on Sunday.  Love it when we have fun things all weekend long!  But first, let's look at my five for this week ~

1.  National Pizza Day

In honor of National Pizza Day, we will be celebrating by having pizza for supper tonight!  Studies show that 1 in 8 Americans eat pizza on any given day.  If National Pizza Day has you wanting to eat some for supper tonight, be on the lookout for special pizza deals at many of your favorite places.  Dominoes, Pizza Hut and Papa John's will all be having specials today.  Celebrate big!

2.  Abbott Elementary

Season 3 of Abbott Elementary started this week.  This show just cracks me up!  From all the dedicated teachers to the inattentive principal and the eccentric janitor, the cast really works well together to pull off the show.  This season has 14 episodes.  Can't wait to see how this season unfolds!

3.  The Women by Kristen Hannah

Kristin Hannah's newest book was released this week titled The Women.  Typically I love her books and this one definitely is going on my TBR list.  This one is about women and the Vietnam War.  I haven't read many things about the Vietnam War.  World War 1 and II, yes - but not Vietnam.  Sounds like a very interesting read.  Here's the summary ~

Women can be heroes. When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances “Frankie” McGrath hears these words, it is a revelation. Raised in the sun-drenched, idyllic world of Southern California and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing. But in 1965, the world is changing, and she suddenly dares to imagine a different future for herself. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path.

As green and inexperienced as the men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is over-whelmed by the chaos and destruction of war. Each day is a gamble of life and death, hope and betrayal; friendships run deep and can be shattered in an instant. In war, she meets—and becomes one of—the lucky, the brave, the broken, and the lost.

But war is just the beginning for Frankie and her veteran friends. The real battle lies in coming home to a changed and divided America, to angry protesters, and to a country that wants to forget Vietnam.

The Women is the story of one woman gone to war, but it shines a light on all women who put themselves in harm’s way and whose sacrifice and commitment to their country has too often been forgotten. A novel about deep friendships and bold patriotism, The Women is a richly drawn story with a memorable heroine whose idealism and courage under fire will come to define an era.

Available HERE

4.  Krispy Kreme Valentine's Doughnuts

Valentine's Day is right around the corner!  Krispy Kreme is celebrating the occasion with the most adorable doughnuts.  Their four heart-shaped confections are titled You're Berry Sweet. I Love You a Choco-Lot, You Color My World and Without You I'd Crumble.   For a limited time, they also have mini chocolate iced and strawberry iced with Valentine's sprinkles.  So cute!  Fun thing to bring into the office or share with a friend!

5.  Some days...

Now I'm off to get through work today and start the weekend!  Hope you have a wonderful few days.  See you back next week.  Go Chiefs!!