Dusty Pages

Since early this morning we have had a nice, steady rain falling.  It has been the kind of dark, gloomy day when snuggling in bed with a good book or a good movie is di rigeur.  This is good for our drought-stricken area.

We did make one trip out to the library.  I got the new novel from Cheryl Mendelson entitled Anything For June.  It sounds really good, and I can't wait to start it.  I just recently finished a biography of Charles Schultz by David Michaelis called Schultz and Peanuts, and I am currently reading Water For Elephants by Sara Gruen.

I had a few hours to myself yesterday evening.  Thomas had to work yesterday, and because they were fighting a deadline he didn't get home until almost 10:00 p.m.  VERY unusual for him on a Sunday, but once in a while that happens.  Andrew always joins a group of friends on Sunday evenings at a local sports center where they play volleyball or dodgeball or just hang out.  There are kids there that we know from teenage to young 20s, and a lot of the parents are there too.  Occasionally I go and take Eler Beth for a while.  Well, yesterday Andrew invited Eler Beth to come along, and she was on cloud nine.  Andrew's band usually does some practicing while they're there, and their bass player is only 14 and a favorite of Eler Beth's.  But more importantly than that -- one of Andrew's friends has a little brother who is Eler Beth's age, and she's had her eye on him for quite some time.  The poor boy doesn't know what's in store for him in the coming years!  He's cute as he can be but so far is immune to the girls chasing him.  He and Eler Beth kid around and tease each other.

So anyway, she got to hang out with the big guys (and their little brothers!).  She even got to go out to eat with them.  The lead singer/guitarist, Andrew's friend J, even asked for her opinion on a new song he performed.  They teased her about having rabies from her dog bite, and she got to tease them back as only a little sister can do.

And I got to stay home and catch up on reading and commenting in journals.  I didn't even have to cook.  The kids ate out, and I fixed soup and a sandwich for me and for Thomas when he got home.   Today, though, I believe chili is in order.  I hope everyone is having a good Monday.

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• #12 Comment from gehi6 
  10/24/07 12:03 PM | Permalink

  The books sound good.  I am always interested in what people are reading, since reading is such a deeply entrenched habit for me I could not stop if I wanted to. I am reading a fascinating book since I like sea faring tales.  It is called "Blue Latitudes" and is about a reporter who signed on to sail the seven seas in a replica of Captain Cooks ship and his journeys.  So far it is very good.  It is written by Tony Horwitz.  He also includes stories from Captain Cook's travels in the same places.  Great idea for a book.   Gerry http://journals.aol.com/gehi6/daughters-of-the-shadow-men/  
• #11 Comment from randlprysock 
  10/24/07 12:47 AM | Permalink

  I love these rain graphics in this entry.... yep, we're finally getting some much deserved rain.  I kinda like it.  Hugs,
  Lisa
• #10 Comment from jvbutterfly 
  10/23/07 5:03 PM | Permalink

  Your little girl is growing up...LOL.....June:)
• #9 Comment from bhbner2him 
  10/23/07 6:54 AM | Permalink

  We had wind, rain, and a cool spell come rushing in!  Refreshing! -  Barbara
  
• #8 Comment from ktkamanski 
  10/22/07 9:29 PM | Permalink

  I have read "Anything For June" and thoroughly enjoyed as I did "Water for Elephants" which you will find as an amazing read!  Happy to hear your days are happy and your plan to do the same with those that lye ahead. Take care and enjoy you and yours. Thank you for your kindness,
  Katie