Mission Accomplished!!

Phew, it's over! I ultimately met my reading goal - hurray!! But I have to admit it was close, and I just managed to squeak by by reading a couple of old mysteries that I've read and reread before. Couldn't help myself - I just couldn't bear to miss it. I'm not upping my goal for next year, but I am going to try not to leave it so late.

Christmas in Ireland?

The latest addition to my book list (Christmas in Wales) was loaned to me by my neighbor because it's a short read. But it left me with ideas - do you think we could do this some year? It would be nice to dream about.

It's Christmas

Somehow I haven't felt ready for Christmas this year. Too many appointments to keep, too many issues to deal with, too much homework, too much cleaning. But panic has set in - I only have a week!! And it's going to be just fine. See our tree? See the big red "blob" on the right? It's an angel, hand made by Mackenzie. Many of the ornaments are hung too close together, but the kids did it, they love it, and I wouldn't change it for the world. Today we made pepperminst schnapps. I sent Gil his kringla. I'm baking cookies tomorrow, and we're going to have a fine Christmas. I wish we could all be together, but you're all here in our hearts.

In Cod We Trust

Mike and Scott, you've got to try this one. Maybe we should go back to our "other" roots!

The End's Approaching!

I'm never going to catch up - my goal of 100 books may be unattainable. But I'll keep plugging away. Mike and Scott, the book I just finished might be interesting to you. Maybe a little Steven Kingish.

As long as I'm here, maybe you can tell me why people approach the information desk to ask a question, then turn their backs on you and walk away before you've finished the answer. Maybe I should just start feeding them lies.

Audiobooks

Okay, this is working for me. Not enough time in the day, so I can now use my Ipod to multitask. And on top of that, I used the Ipod to track my walk workout this morning, while listening to a book at the same time. The ultimate multitasking. What a nerd I am, and only 20 years behind the times!

True Crime

So what are your favorite true crime books? The one I just finished, Evidence of Love, was very compelling. Read it in less than 24 hours.