Five on Friday - August 19, 2022

Let's hear it for Friday!  Here's my five for the week~

1.  House of the Dragon

Okay all you Game of Thrones lovers - I know you are excited for House of the Dragon to start Sunday night.  This prequel to Game of Thrones is based on George R. R. Martin's "Fire & Blood," series, which is set 200 years before the Game of Thrones story.  We will now learn about the story of House Targaryen.  Who's excited?

2.  The Challenge

Danielle Steel has been cracking out the books lately and her latest, The Challenge, hit the stands on Tuesday.  Here's the summary ~

Fishtail, Montana, is home to Anne and Pitt Pollock, local royalty, high school sweethearts, and owners of the successful Pollock ranch. The sprawling foothills of the Beartooth Mountains surround the town, overlooking the Pollocks’ property and the nearby ranch belonging to Bill and Pattie Brown. The two couples have known each other since childhood.

Their sons Peter Pollock and Matt Brown are also the best of friends. When they and two other local kids meet Juliet Marshall, new to town after her parents’ bitter divorce, the five of them are soon inseparable, spending their summer days swimming, horseback riding, hiking, and fishing.

But one August afternoon, their latest adventure takes a dangerous turn—and quickly escalates into a battle for survival—when they find themselves trapped on Granite Peak. Fear reverberates through the town as their parents grow ever more desperate to hear word that their children have been found. They must place their own trials aside amid a massive search-and-rescue operation. As they come to lean on one another for support, a media frenzy ensues, heightening tensions and testing some already fragile relationships.

In the aftermath of this one fateful event, devastating secrets are revealed, new love appears on the horizon, and families are forced to reconsider what they once held dear. In The Challenge, Danielle Steel deftly weaves a story that is a portrait of courage and a striking tale of the bonds of love and family.

3.  Pumpkin Spice at Krispy Kreme

If you haven't been by Krispy Kreme lately, you might want to swing by and get some pumpkin spice doughnuts and drinks.  They are going all in with the fall flavor!  On the doughnut side, you can choose from Pumpkin Spice Latte Swirl, Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed, Pumpkin Spice Cake, or Pumpkin Spice Original Filled Cheesecake.  If you can't decide, grab a dozen of assorted.  Wash them down with a Pumpkin Spice Latte or a Pumpkin Spice Iced Coffee.  You can get your fill of the pumpkin spice with just one drive-through trip!

4.  Colored Curved Pens

Check out these pens - they make the most fun lines!  These babies could make any journal look so fancy!  The set consists of 8 vivid and classic colors.  One end marks a fine line while the other end makes the cool designs.  My doodling is about to go to a whole new level.

5.  There you have it...

Have a fantastic weekend!  I'm getting ready for a bridal shower and will be taking a road trip with my daughter-in-law to get there.  Fun times!