I woke up early but had breakfast late. Later, I ran a quick errand.We read Rikki Tikki Tavi, Too Many Toys, and a two year old Spider-Man book from dollar spot at Target.
We ate lunch. I had kale and chicken, leftovers. He nibbled at his sandwich and fruit, congested and uninterested. I anticipated this and only gave him half portions. I’m glad; I hate wasting food.
On the way home from school, Mikey asked if I knew the proper way to kill a vampire. That’s the game they were playing at recess and he wanted to make sure he had all his weaponry straight. I told him there is nothing wrong with kickball.
He did homework, I sold a buffet we had in the dining room. A couple from Craigslist promised to come over and they did. I’m close to getting that china cabinet I’ve had my eye on. I’m excited.
We had tofu fajitas for dinner. Mikey continued his campaign against the lowly soybean. Nico made up for his missed lunch. It was delicious, even for Mikey. He stuffed two corn tortillas to overflowing with peppers, onions, and guacamole, then ate more without a tortilla. Nico did the same, with the addition of tofu.
At 7:30 it felt like 10:30. I decided to read this book before Rules of Civility. I considered it for book club, but thought it was one most have already read.
It was a quiet day, one spent looking at the clouds. Bright and white and cold. It was nice. It was Tuesday.
I loved reading the Namesake! I read it while reading several books by Indian authors. If you enjoy it and want to read more about India, one of my favorite books of all time – one my friends and I were talking about for the better part of a year while we all took turns reading it, is called A Fine Balance. http://www.amazon.com/Fine-Balance-Oprahs-Book-Club/dp/140003065X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327493628&sr=8-1
As an immigrant, I am so far really, really enjoying the story. I feel like I am reading my parents’ story.
I look forward to hearing what you thought of the book. I’m so bad about reading newer works. Sigh.
And don’t you just love how the sky changes? God most certainly has the heart of an artist . . . or perhaps, more appropriately, artists echo the heart of God . . .
Well said, Amy.
I so admire your ability ( and dedication ) to capturing these ordinary, extraordinary moments.
I am trying to finish 1Q84 by Sunday; then I will start on Rules of Civility, just received from the library. I’m looking forward to reading it. I love books set in NYC.
I’ve heard from several people (who couldn’t wait) that Rules of Civility was a very enjoyable read, and easy, too. I can’t wait!
I love Jhumpa Lahiri. Have you read Interpreter of Maladies? I think it’s her best work.
I have not, but it’s now on my list.
Love Jhumpa Lahiri! I listened to Unaccustomed Earth as I worked and would have to take tissue breaks. So touching.
We should be masters of the type of weaponry needed to kill vampires by now shouldn’t we?
You’ve got some great photo editing skills by the way.
Vampire weaponry should be common knowledge by now, definitely. Those last two pictures are UNEDITED! Straight off the iphone–can you believe it? IE in January sure is gorgeous. (August is another story.)
Thanks for the beautiful So. CA pictures. I know that every part of this beautiful country….er..uh…world has its own beauty, but I am partial to mild Southern California winters and gorgeous summers all over the region!! Miss the palm trees! More than anything, I miss the beach.
As much as I dislike certain parts of so-Cal, I know I would miss all of it if I left.
Beautiful, Jules. Just beautiful.
Thank you, Karen. :)
I like this! Very Hemingway-esque, although I confess I haven’t read any Hemingway. The line about kickball is the best-crafted thing I have read all day.
You give me hope that true writing exists in the internet abyss. I have hope for a moment while I peruse your blog.
And then I flip to another blog and…
SMASH.
Dream squashed like a bug.
I wanted to just leave a note of Thanks! for the BYOOOOTIFUL sunset pics. It’s what I miss most about my home state.
Also, LOVED the namesake. It reads like my life (‘cept I was raised at a univ in Cali, not MA) Just don’t watch the move until after you read the book (because the book is so much better).