A long time ago Andy told me Jude the Obsure was one of the most depressing books he'd ever read. So when I found it for free at the library's paperback book exchange I was delighted. "Oh! I want to be depressed!!" I had NO idea what it was about but was braced for depressive impact. I read the forward which was actually a brief synopsis of the book and thought, "these characters are crazy and this book must be based in never-never land."
I continued reading anyway and found a really good book. It was depressing, yes, but good. Hardy made it very clear why the characters did what they did and created some real interesting characters. I have to say, though, Sue Bridehead has to be one of the MOST FRUSTRATING characters ever created. I wanted to reach through the pages and strangle her. I suggest reading it, but double up on your anti-depressants before you read the last third.
Another book I found during my trip was good enough to keep me up until 3 am the morning of Black Friday. If you really know me you know how much I love - nay ADORE - sleeping so that is saying something. It is called The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane. Essentially it's a story of a PhD candidate realizing that somewhere in her ancestry there really was a witch during the Salem Witch Trials. Not really something I thought I'd get into, but I knew NOTHING of the book going in.
And a book review was not why I started this blog today. I actually can't remember why I started. Glancing back at the current state of affairs of my house I think I can gather a clue, though.
Oh! I remember! I was requested to tell of Miles dressed as "hot chocolate." One night at work I was graced by a surprise visit from Miles P. and the MGs... well, really just Miles P. I think the MGs were at home or dead or something. Anyway, he informed me that he was going to be Hot Chocolate in the choir performance taking place the next day. I really wasn't sure what that entailed but now I especially wasn't going to miss the performance.
Fast forward to the next morning and here comes my favorite boy with a poster board rendition of a mug of hot chocolate tied over his shoulders. Complete with cotton ball marshmallows! He was SOOOO proud to be hot chocolate. A couple of songs required hand motions but he only did it with one hand because he wasn't going to drop his mug. Watching a six year old clap with one hand and count to ten while holding the mug with his chin is priceless. I'm sure Andy will forward me some pictures and video so I can post them (ahem...) but until then use your imagination! I'm in love!
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