The Day in January When It Was 54 Degrees

I sat outside without a coat today at Doc's Inn and ate a buffalo burger and then had a Sprite. The joy was immeasurable, especially since I was reading from my new Kindle, Colin Firth (more on that another day).

My bliss lasted 2 whole minutes and through one actual bite of my burger. Then someone invited himself to sit at my table. I was polite and didn't say no. This person has some disabilities and makes me a little uncomfortable when he hugs me way too long and way too hard. No hugging today though, so we enjoyed our lunches and the sunny, warm Iowa day.

The line at the car wash was mind-boggling, but Colin Firth and I didn't mind. And my car is SHINY now!

On a side note, what exactly is one supposed to do when hugged uncomfortably by someone who doesn't understand social etiquette? I never want to be mean, but...

Any suggestions?

November Gratitude #10

November 10: Today I'm grateful for books! My students are in the middle of literature circles, and it's my favorite time of the year. I love seeing them discuss books with each other. My own book club meets tomorrow, and I look forward to it every month. We're discussing Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain. I have a bit to finish it, but I'm enjoying it a lot. He definitely doesn't mince words. Get it? Mince? Hee hee. If you're interested in what else my book club is reading, our book lists are down the very bottom of this page.

My Kindle, Harrison Ford, has completely changed my reading habits. I read so much more now, and I take advantage of every spare moment of opportunity to read. I wonder if there is a way to cash in on my love of reading... is anyone out there willing to pay a girl for reading her life away? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

Thought not.