Saturdaze

It's Saturday.

Be adventurous.

Be nice.

Be carefree.

Start a new book.

Two of a Kind

Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese is a book that makes me grateful for an electronic reader. I have spent hours moving through the pages and though at Chapter 19, I am only 35% into the novel. With a traditional text (at a 1.9 pound shipping weight), I may have become discouraged though biceps healthier for the read.

The story of twins Shiva and Marion is an appropriate read for a Gemini month. With an untraditional beginning in Addis Ababa, Marion is our narrator sharing the story of their birth and as much of their parents' lives as he can piece together. At this juncture, it is difficult to know how the story will move forward. Obstetrician Hema plays a significant part in early pages and her question, "Wasn't that the definition of home? Not where you are from, but where you are wanted?" has stayed with me.

Lets see if I wrap this up before we move into Cancer.

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.