Umberto Eco: The Name of the Rose. You are a
mystery novel dealing with theology,
especially with catholic vs liberal issues.
You search wisdom and knowledge endlessly,
feeling that learning is essential in life.
Which literature classic are you?
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So, apparently now, I have to wait for the other shoe to drop.............
More to come..................
Argh...............
We have made it through February here in Minnesota without too many frozen noses or toeses.
And this morning I noticed something bright green peeking out from amongst the planters.
I must admit I giggled with glee.
One of the wonders of living up here is the appreciation we have for the basic fundamental workings of this great planet. Mother nature is worshipped here in the land of 10,000 lakes on a level probably not equaled in too many places.
Every season has its delights and wonders. But none compare to the first dawning’s of spring. We live for it, anxiously awaiting those first peekings of life reemerging. And as if a veil is lifted from before our eyes a certain energy, a crackling of expectation, begins to spread across the state.
We experience a high like no other. It is our much earned reward for the long sleepy winter.
Soon we can shed our sweaters and coats, throw on the grubbies and get our yards ready for the profusion of color, sights, and smells. Visions of columbine, daisies, lilies, and tomatoes dance in our heads.
And it is time to fall in love with Minnesota all over again…………………
Okay, first, om ma god oh ma god oh ma god – 24 – holy cow – didn’t expect that one in a MILLION YEARS!
I actually sit on the edge of my seat tense and fidgety. And have caught myself holding my breath. I really need to get a life………………………………
And now for more cultured news:
The Pompeii exhibit at the Field Museum in Chicago was amazing!
Totally worth the trip.
It leaves Chicago at the end of March, travels to Japan, China, Toronto, and then it will be back in the US in Houston, where it will be at the Museum of Fine Arts in 2008.
It’s a long way away, but worth the trip so keep it in mind. Or head to Chicago in the next two weeks. The show closes toward the end of the month most likely to prepare for King Tut.
The drive to Chicago is a little over 6 hours. I found myself thankful again to the Apple gods for the Ipod. Nothing beats a little Pink Floyd while driving in the dark toward destinations unknown, and unfamiliar. Talk about setting the mood!
And there is nothing like coming home after a few days away. Soc’s missed us and wanted to be cuddled and held all night. And this morning he snuggled down into my arms, head under my chin and fell asleep. He was happy to have his mom and dad home.
So, I am now reading #5 of the Nightside books by Simon R. Green. I've mentioned previously that they are highly addictive. Well, in this story King Arthur makes an appearance. And I got goose bumps. How sad is that? Much of the story has tied itself back to King Arthur's court. But this is the first time he appears. I need to get a life, I know, but dang. The legend, the myth, the man. Anyway, I got one of the guys at work hooked on them too. He stops by my bat cave every now and then to just tell me that I am evil.
#6 arrives in the mail Tuesday. Until then, I'll have to plow through one of my many books just waiting for me.....................
The joys of literature.......................
Saturday my hubby and I are headed for the Windy City. We want to catch the Pompeii exhibit at the Field Museum before it leaves. The show ends this month in order to make way for the spectacular King Tut exhibit.
The exhibit is traveling around the country for the first time in 25 years. Really a chance in a life time for most people. Accompanying the boy king are two other tombs. Very complete and apparently very impressive.
We have been trying to find a good time to go and this weekend seemed like as good as any.
Kindly our friends will be house/dog sitting for us. Bless them. Though I think R has been looking forward to some cuddle time with Sophie. Ever since we told her she likes to sleep with her head on the pillow R has been pretty excited about pup sitting.
Of course Short Bus is going to the vet for the weekend. Less stress for everyone all around. He’s a good boy but our absence tends to cost us $$$. His uncles love him to death and cater to his every whim but for some reason he just acts up when we are gone. So we have found it cheaper to board him then pay the consequences of upsetting his routine. You would think that sending him off to the vet would cause even worse behavior from him but for some unknown reason he isn’t fazed at all. We do hear from the vet that he is cuddly and super loveable so I think he gets uber attention. They tell us when we pick him up that he is one of the only friendly cats they get. That most are too upset and scared to want to play. But not our little short bus, he is quite the attention whore.
A little late in the week but: another fabulous episode of 24. As always a good episode. But for some reason Monday night I got the feeling that the actors were barely containing giggles. I don’t know why. Maybe it is because the story line is so serious, so improbable, and so dramatic. I can’t tell you what it was specifically but I would swear they wanted to crack up and have hysterical giggles.
Perhaps it has to do with the fact that the greater the tension and or drama the more likely I am to break out in giggles. It’s how I cope. I know I have probably offended friends, family and associates with this unusual coping method, but it’s who I am.
tee hee hee
