Oh Oh, It's Magic

Last Thursday I finally managed to finish Carter Beats the Devil.  I was exhausted and had planned to take a nap but the last few pages were too tempting to leave another day.  It's on my highly recommend list as a fun read.

I'm not sure what's next on my list.  I had a slight fever while traveling Sunday so I wasn't up for another literary adventure just yet.

My weekend was filled with long walks (and active meditation).  An NPR blogger, Adam Frank, was on a similar vein though our paths were about 8.2 million people apart.  He offers "How to Take a Walk in the Woods."  I can offer "How to walk from Central Park to the Empire State Building".

Chance to be a NoMad

It's been a bit busy with work this week but I did manage to take a late walk

Times Square via iPhone
April 2013

and visit a library. 

Walk This Way

I've been daydreaming of my next long holiday.  Colleagues and friends who know I like to travel have been asking me "where will you go this year?"  I haven't quite sorted the answer, but I know I'll take a long walk.

The NY Times features Europe, in 9 Walks.  I've been fortunate enough to manage two of them; perhaps one day, I'll promenade through the rest.

Every Rose Has its Thorn

I seem to be on a trend to miss Saturdays, especially when they are sunny and I have a race.  I hope you too were enjoying the sunshine and spring weather.  [I also hope that you, unlike me, remembered to wear gloves when staking up the roses.]  

Two articles from The Guardian captured my interest today:

* This interview with Marian Keyes where she candidly faces questions about her writing, depression, and her wit

* This fascination with Zelda Fitzgerald and the books due to be published this year

Both have dark undertones with a bit of bling.  But then, that's life (and a rose bush).