Thursday, May 21, 2009
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Linda, J. J., Carl and Grover with Yogi
Things I've Enjoyed Reading Lately
- "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson -- This is a true story of the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago. It is true crime and history which reads like a novel. I was fascinated with the story of the Fair from inception to conclusion; and horrified at the crimes being committed at the same time. I was also amazed at the people who attended, the products introduced there and the far-reaching implications of the Fair. This is a great read.
- "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruene -- This is a poignant tale of life with a train circus during the Depression years told by 93-year-old Jacob who was a vet with the circus. You will be entertained, appalled, educated, and treated to a feel-good ending. I definitely recommend this read.
- "Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett -- this was a re-read for me; I read it when it first came out in 1989 and proclaimed then that it was the best book I'd ever read. I just learned that Follett was coming out with a sequel so I decided to read this one again so I would be up to speed with the characters when I read the sequel. I still think it's the best book I've every read.
- "Do You Want To Know a Secret?" by Mary Jane Clark -- I picked this up accidently (thinking I was picking up a Mary Higgins Clark) and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a page-turner and I absolutely was shocked at the ending!
Words I'm Trying to Live By . .
"This world's gone crazy and it's hard to believe that
tomorrow will be better than today;
Believe it anyway."
-- Martina McBride from her new single, Anyway
"Differentiate between facts and fear." -- fortune inside fortune cookie
"Bloom where you are planted." -- unknown
"Live well; love much; laugh often" -- unknown
Linda, J. J., Carl and Grover with Yogi
3 comments:
Looks great! We definitely need to visit. We can lock the kids in the (thankfully) detached garage. Are you going to start a new blog?
Linda and Carl, Fantastic job. It is beautiful and yes, I agree with your philosophy about life being too short to live in Dallas. Gerald's still working, though and so am I. I noticed that you read Water for Elephants. You need to also read Modoc by Ralph Helfer. Just the picture on the front page will sell you on getting the book.
Are you going to the AAUW Convention in St. Louis?
It looks like you are not only finished, but "at home". Hope to see ya at Camp Meeting
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