Reading, Running and Reflection

My Memorial Day weekend has been filled with episodes of wonder and moments of quiet.

I re-discovered the joy of listening while someone reads a passage from one of their favorite books and learned that I could make my Kindle home page as neat and clean as my desktop. I saw the moons of Saturn and felt the sensation of falling more one hundred miles per hour. I faced fears and found laughter. I surrendered and found peace.

Hoping your holiday weekend has also been filled with new learnings and wondrous observations.

Staying Afloat

Because I am scheduled to take the most expensive swimming lesson in the history of man [Note to self: secure pricing before the commitment], I will close the week with this suggestion for summer reading: Learning to Swim by Sara J Henry. Described in the reviews as "mystery" and "thriller" the read is projected to have a few things in common with my first lesson.

Henry hails from The Atomic City and we share an alma mater. Before you read, know that this is projected to be the first in a series, much like my personal journey to avoid sounding like a Lamaze class when in a pool.

Enjoy the weekend and happy Memorial Day.

Reader in Sheep's Clothing

From Cutting for Stone:

"What did it say when a man had fewer clothes than books?"

Substitute woman and you have me. What does it say?

"I am a well-read, intelligent being with a wide range of interests. I have poetry at my fingertips as well as that Julia Child recipe you have always wanted to try. My clothes are fewer but better couture. I am interesting."

or

"I collect books but I do not read them. Moving is tough, as is dusting. When you visit, you must think me well-read however I cannot seem to find that Grisham book I know I have. The Twilight series sits on the top shelf and my Over Canada makes a great coaster. I have fun."

I wonder what Sylerant would say about clothes versus books.

Burgers and Bachelors

I am making my way through our next GBC read, Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. Content thus far has been a bit heavy, so for a nearly mid-week suggestion, whimsical is in order.

For those of you who are carnivorous and road-tripping this summer, the paperback version of Hamburger America: Completely Revised and Updated Edition: A State-by-State Guide to 150 Great Burger Joints by George Motz is available. [I am amused that the book has been completely and not just partly revised and that the title has two colons.]

And in the list of "I wish I would have thought of that domains," I offer http://whatshouldireadnext.com a site which, as you clever readers may guess, offers suggestions on that next title for your list. [A similar service to this site however without the personal anecdotes and occasionally painful puns.] Here are the suggestions for my next read:

Wishing you a happy read, whatever you may choose.