Here are the books.
The one you can't really see is A Golden Age by Tahmima Anam. I have not read any of them yet, but I did read the Summer Book by Tove Jansson which was absolutely beautiful, and I have read some of the Elm Creek Books by Jennifer Chiaverini. I love them. The couch and I will have fun over the next few days! In my fictional world, I will be travelling to America, Pakistan, Sweden, Prague, Berlin, and up north here in the UK.
I am off again to check out kitchen plans and bathroom tiles with a friend this morning. It is such fun to help spend someone else's money. I am VERY good at that. A veritable expert. I just need some gaffer tape to slap over my mouth now and then to stop from saying what I like, so I can remember to listen rather to what my friend likes! I have, however been known to say things like, "Are you OUT OF YOUR MIND?" Hmmm.
The sun is shining, and I can hear the birds in the trees. The same birds which wake me up at 4 in the morning. Every morning. And then sleep is history. Mind you, there is something particularly beautiful about the peacefulness of 4 am. Silence. Except for the birds. Dawn's early light. Quiet. Serenity. Calm. Peace. All the things I am lacking. So Who do you think wakes those birds then??
I was at a 7am meeting in Sea Point this morning listening to the sea gulls screeching!
ReplyDeleteHere, in June, the birds hardly stop. They settle down for a couple of hours and then starting singing away about 2.30 am. Mainly just outside our window.
ReplyDeleteGood question though: who does wake them? And - could whoever it is just wait until a decent hour??
Oh thanks for sharing your books Linds! I love the Jennifer Chiaverini books, and all the others look just lovely. Happy reading!!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about helping someone else shop. I'm always terrified I'll say how much I hate the very thing my friend absolutley loves!!
Birds? That would be lovely. I have my neighbors dogs. Neighbors both leave for work at 5am so we get dogs at 4.30 - 6.00am and (then anytime after that we venture into courtyard) and loud engines (yes, they have a car each) as they rev up to toddle off to work. Have to be honest and fess to not hearing them every morning. Birds would be nice - unless they were are screeching Australian cockatoos - now that's some wake up call.
ReplyDeleteP.s. Slept in this morning- now got a fuzzy head, aching back, furry tongue (dehydrated)and a damaged bladder. May as well skip breakfast and go for lunch. Perhaps my alarm (dogs) are a blessing!
Who wakes the birds? Why Dawn of course (isn't she beautiful?).
I love your stack of books. Mine is woefully shorter than that - I need to visit the used book store again soon.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love spending other people's money too. :-)
I am so glad you are having time to read - I have not heard of any of those books, but will take some notes for future reference!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a really fun day with so many friends in and out.
I remember when I first "met" you, you were dealing with your garden and chopping things down and dragging things out. It's wonderful that someone is helping you, JUST BECAUSE. What a blessing!
Linds, I found your blog via Britt-Arnhild's great post on Sunday morning poety - and I just love your stack of books post.
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