On Weddings and Marriage
Today is my wedding anniversary and a holiday and yet I still woke up at 5:40 this morning. Go figure. Now that it's 7:10 and a little closer to the time I normally wake up, I am enjoying the day and the quiet in the house. Dogs and husband still asleep, and I've already been out for a stroll around the yard to check on my garden. I must admit that our wedding was pretty awesome--really, it was. We had all our favorite friends and family there, tons of tasty food, and a...
Earlier Lessons
Although this blog focuses on what I am currently learning, I have, of course, been learning for a while, and this weekend I was reminded of some especially valuable lessons. 1. Funny friends are the best friends. I got to see one of the funniest this weekend, and she, true to form, kept me laughing the entire time I was with her. 2. Allowing things out of your control, such as a wedding day filled with tornadoes and rain, to roll off your back means you have arrived and are officially an adult. (I'm not there quite yet, but my friend...
Now Reading
Planned books:
None
Current books:
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The Western Intellectual Tradition, from Leonardo to Hegel by Jacob Bronowski
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The Botany of Desire: A Plant’s-Eye View of the World by Michael Pollan
Recent books:
- The Help by Kathryn Stockett
- Wandering Star (Lannan Translation Selection Series) by J.M.G. Le Clézio
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