I have read a couple of great books recently.
Tribe by Sebastian Junger, a short book about human behaviour. He researched behaviours during war, Bosnia, London during the blitz, and Dresden during World War II. Behaviour changes in times of stress, people work together against a common enemy. The Blitz didn't break the spirit of the people of London, it galvanized their resolve, and deepened their hatred of the enemy. I wish we had leader who read.
The Most Beautiful Walk In The World, by John Baxter describes the joys of walking, mostly as a pedestrian in Paris. He weaves the history of the place, with the simple joys of walking about and telling stories. A joy to read. The world needs to read more.
I am on a bit of a reading binge, at this rate I would surpass 100 books this year. I know there will be a slower time, I have four books loaded on my Kindle for this year's grand adventure, when I will slow to maybe one book a week for a month.
The weather here is starting to lean towards spring, warm for a couple of days, the cold, then undecided. Bone chilling and foggy, then sunshine and warm. We have had longer periods of cold this winter than we do on average. The prediction is that the cherry blossoms will be later than the last few years, but a week in the 70s could change that in the blink of an eye.
The first of the early spring flowers are out, snowdrops, and crocuses. I am looking forward to daffodils. I have started painting spring flowers, from memory.
I love how you framed your head in the photo.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great bridge to take photos around.
DeleteI haven't read a book lately, but did however read a swell card I received!!!!!! My crocus are blooming now. I love spring thaw time.
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the first Daffodils came into bloom this week. Glad to hear you received a nice card.
DeleteI love how you framed that selfie!
ReplyDeleteNothing sticking out of my head this time.
DeleteI just finished a couple of books and am now reading San Geraldo's "My Queer, Unsettled Life."
ReplyDeleteOur weather has been warm, near 90 yesterday, but today it's set for rain and the cold comes back tomorrow!
I logged book number 20 on the read this year list, I now have four on the Kindle for the month of travel.
DeleteYou've lined yourself up perfectly under that bridge!
ReplyDeleteMy big head fills the space nicely.
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DeleteI agree that people need to read more and if it's a physical book, that's even better. There's a time and place for screen reading but holding a hard copy book, turning the pages, going back to re-read a section, getting lost in the story in a comfortable chair, is such a rewarding experience.
ReplyDeleteMost of my reading, is books from my local county library.
DeleteThe book about walking in Paris sounds good.
ReplyDeleteIt was, glad I found it at the local library
DeleteI like the Ikea Octopus hat more than this one.
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Headwear can be fun
DeleteI can't wait to have more time to read. I have a pile of books calling my name (aside from my comics.)
ReplyDeleteI have finished 20 books so far this year.
Delete100? Patience above! How do you do all you do I wonder? Good for you!
ReplyDelete10 hours or so per week, and I read at a rapid rate.
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