The Lady Killer

I drove my son back to College on Sunday after a great Thanksgiving visit.

On the way down we listened to his ipod, he has great taste in music.

Some I get, some not so much. This I get.

Happy Thanksgiving!

I am giving thanks for, among many other things,

Chocolate Pecan Pie.
Happy to You!!

Happy Birthday to Me!

Today is my Birthday. I am an unashamed 48 years old. That is 2 short years away from 50...and that is ok with me. Being at a really great place in my life, and having people who love and care about me, makes all the difference. Thanks to my dear husband, thank you my 3 wonderful kids, eternal gratitude to the unconditional love of my Mom and Dad and 4 great sisters & brothers. Thank you loyal friends who take me as I am, thank you world for all the kindness you show me and Happy Birthday and thanks to me, for being true to myself, or trying to, every day.

Our Snowy Day

We are having a snow day today, making this a 6 day weekend!

Go put snow balls in your pockets!

Best. Present. Ever.

My very generous husband

gave me an early Birthday present today!

I hope my past record of dings and scratches is just that!

The Legend of Mr. Rager

Another proud moment for me!!

"Conan the Barbarian" and the poetry of T.S. Elliot referenced in the same article!

What a kid!

Ethos

Cheever

I am slowly working my way through this excellent book about the life of John Cheever. I read an article about him in "Vanity Fair" that included a review of this book by Blake Baily. The superb writing and in depth stories in "Vanity Fair" have a way of making you care deeply about obscure topics and people that you would never have given a thought to before. That's the way it was with John Cheever. After reading this article I was fascinated by the man even though I haven't read a word he has written. When I finally reach the end of this very detailed and intelligently written biography, I am going to dive into "The Stories of John Cheever" and try to get to know the man from his own writing and stories. If he is half as talented and tortured as Blake Bailey makes him out to be it should be excellent!