Some wildflowers and leaves I saw this weekend in the woods during J’s race:
Well it turns out that our math was wrong…J came in FIRST overall this season of mountain bike racing!! I am so proud!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well it was the final race of the season…
J had planned his schedule of races this year, but due to some crazy late winter snow, a few of them were postponed. Work picked up and he had very little time to train, which was frustrating. But you know what they say…the best laid plans…
Anyway here’s what happened:
I guess he had crashed twice and ended up coming in fourth, which also meant he came in second place overall in the season! Good job, J!
Head over to the photo site to see a new session with my cousin, Erinn.
Here’s one to tide you over!
While I stage a coup at work, I thought I’d post some summer reading ideas.
I am asked semi-often for book suggestions, and take this task very seriously. I read quite a lot (in the past I’ve read a lot more) and I appreciate ALL kinds of books, but realize that not everyone is like me and wants to read the things I do. π That said, I’m going to start a summer reading suggestion list, and feel free to add in the comments! My only disclaimer is that, for the most part, I don’t read “beach reads” or “chick lit.” Sorry. I’ll read it if someone asks me to, but it’s not my thing.
So I would normally analyze these things in my mind if you asked me for a recommendation, but here you can do that yourself… π
Summer Reading Generator
You are: intellectual, open minded
Looking for: a stimulating read that leaves you thinking
You love to read about: the human condition (and what is that, exactly?)
Never Let Me Go
You are: a history buff, or you just love a great story
Looking for: a “meaty” read (something you can sink your teeth into); you like to be taken on a journey
You love to read about: the Medieval period (like me), architecture (like me), love (not like me, but the rest is awesome), family dynamics, politics, power struggles, the battle between good and evil
Pillars of the Earth
You are: a human being
Looking for: something you can relate to, and yet reminds you how great you have it
You love to read about: family dynamics, the human condition, struggling, the American Dream
The Glass Castle
You are: a dog lover
Looking for: something you don’t want to put down
You love to read about: mysterious deaths, relationships, animals, depression
The Dogs of Babel
You are: a history buff, or love some serious (and true) drama
Looking for: an easy read, but something you are fascinated by
You love to read about: relationships, gossip, the past, Henry VIII and his escapades, the Renaissance
The Last Boleyn
You are: stuck in a rut/needing wisdom, inspiration, or guidance
Looking for: something that might just change your life (if you let it)
You love to read about: the journey, a story that also teaches you something
The Alchemist
Need more? Let me know. I always have more…and if you would like to discuss, by all means, let’s talk!
Sidenotes:
Never Let Me Go is being made into a movie, I discovered today, with Carey Mulligan and Keira Knightley and it looks A-mazing.
The Pillars of the Earth is being shown this summer as a miniseries on Starz.
How do I get over a terrible day–a terrible week?
Do you have any advice for me? I seem to dwell…
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Before my darling cousin left for Chicago, she brought over a recipe for Better Than Banana Cream Pie cupcakes. They were AMAZING.
Another glimpse of greatness: don’t say that J and I are not adventurous dancers. You’ve seen the evidence from our wedding.
Here is another gem:
I found myself saying this today:
Josh and Korey 