Dial M

Just finished reading "Dial M, The Murder of Carol Thompson." It was a famous case in Minnesota in 1963. Initially, I was interested in the book because a relative tried the case, and I'm addicted to genealogy. But even though I was only a year old at the time, I was surprised how many of the places mentioned in the book were familiar. There were also lots of history tidbits, and I love that kind of thing.

Other than that I've just been working. I'm sooo exciting. Are you wondering why you read this blog yet?

Late Nights and a New Book

 I've been trying to be good, eating right, taking my vitamins and getting plenty of sleep. Then yesterday I caved and had a piece of pizza with a beer, stayed up until 3:30, got up at 8:00 and felt better than I have in weeks. Strange. 

Feeling better, physically and mentally has been my quest for a while now. It seems as allusive as the holy grail. I can't seem to find a pattern yet. Sunlight is definitely good. That much I know. The rest is up for grabs. I'm starting to suspect that an allergy might be at play. But how to find out what it is? 

Emily's book is in print now. You can see it here. She wrote a children's book and has several others coming shortly. The girl's been on a roll!

Edwin's play ends this weekend and soon he starts rehearsals for "Around the World in 80 Days." I can't wait to see that one!

It's late, almost 2:00 in the morning.  My brain just called it a day. Good night.

Spring

It's Sunday, the sun is shinning and it's getting warmer by the minute. It's already 36 degrees out there and it's supposed to reach 53.  People will be out in shorts.  Pretty soon I'll start feeling human again.

I used to hate Sundays. Saturdays too. There was always so much to do that I didn't enjoy. When I was younger I preferred going to school over the weekends. When I was older it just meant tons of responsibilities to take care of. Now, I love them. It's down time. (Well, except for that party last night.) I'm on book 2 of the "Twilight" series and when I finish that I'm taking the dog for a nice long walk with my camera hanging around my neck. Joco will love all the newly uncovered rotting things out there. 

Golden Compass

I started reading the Golden Compass last night. This is yet another banned book in some places. Apparently, if your you are an atheist author and you right a book whose characters are fighting religion, well, your freedom of speech is limited. I'm really tired of this.

I'm an atheist. There, I said it. I'm also a feminist, a liberal (of the bleeding heart variety) pro-choice, pro gay marriage, AND I read banned books. That includes the Bible. I read it cover to cover 3 times. How many Christians can say that?

Maybe now someone will ban my blog and I can get a really good following.

I spent the day today cleaning the basement. It still isn't done but I made a huge dent. I've also been reading the last book of "The Bartimaeus Trilogy" by Jonathan Stroud. It's another fantasy book, but this time the demon has the lead in the story. It's a fun read, and I can't get over the footnotes made by the demon. it's hysterical. 

Lately I've been thinking about moving. The house is great and so is the neighborhood, but the payments are taking their toll on me.  I've been thinking that I can get a larger place at a cheaper price in a different location. Not to mention that with the economy as it is, places are much more reasonable. I don't know yet, but it's a thought.

Leo has decided to pitch in and deliver pizzas.

Quilts, Books and Fathers

Scottie Dogs quilt by Holy Dolkas

I've been working on more website stuff today, but I've reached a point where my eyes are refusing to focus, so I think it's time for a break. 

I love the idea of a long weekend. I'm finding myself really looking forward to them lately. It's funny, but the reason I look forward to them is because I can work all I want without too many interruptions. I also feel like I can read all I want. 

Being a book addict, I have to be careful when I choose to read. I can easily read a book in a day, but I try to spread it out over a few. It rarely works. Today I finished "The Divide" series by Elizabeth Kay. Edwin bought them for me. They're kids books, like 'Harry Potter." A light, easy read. 

The "new" father. Old picture.

My father sent me a necklace for Valentine's Day. simple silver with a pearl dangle. Pretty! It's been odd getting a parent at 47 years old. Even odder getting a parent who is truly interested in what I do. It's nice. I could get used to it.