I’ve brought some of my knitting stuff to the house from the apartment. One of the things I made sure to grab was the afghan. It’s languished over the summer as I worked on cooler projects. But now that the weather has turned cooler, it’s the perfect project to work on while I sit on the sofa watching tv in the evenings. Last night, I started on the final skein, so it’s just a matter of a couple of weeks. Then I’ll wash it in some stuff just for handknits and my mom can start enjoying her throw.
Oct 29, 08:52AM PDT | 0 comments
I can tell it has been a long time since I’ve picked up this book. And now I wonder why I’ve disliked it so much before. Steinbeck does a great deal of description of things. At first it’s not obvious that he is writing about the Joad family. But after a couple of chapters, I’m enjoying the rhythm of the writing and the richness of the expression. I can almost taste the dust and feel the heat of that dry Oklahoma. Unlike before, I want to keep on reading to see what happens next.
Oct 29, 08:46AM PDT | 0 comments
Now that I’ve completed the 52 books in 52 weeks challenge, I think it’s time to turn my attention to The Grapes of Wrath. I’ve tried to read this book several times and just haven’t managed to get past the first few chapters. But I’m determined to persevere and make it to the end this time.
Oct 19, 01:13PM PDT | 1 cheer | 0 comments
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