Happy Fourth! And Things of That Nature . . .

Celebrations!  Those are the days that make the ho-hums disappear faster. They can be little celebrations -- my sister and I used to make up our own holidays when younger with days like Puddleduck Day and Narnia Day -- or big ones, like Independence Day and Canada Day. 


These past few months, we've kept all of our celebrations small due to a few health issues (it mostly involved a leg injury which is being sorted out and handled).  It did put a crimp in a few summertime plans, but all is moving forward and I'll just have to wait til next summer for any/all lost adventures.


We spent a very quiet Canada Day visiting our local museum and imbibing chocolate ice cream. What could be better than museums and chocolate?  Books? True, but there have been books as well. . . 

• Recently read and loved and can't wait for the next instalment:  The Language of Bees by Laurie R. King and The God of the Hive by same.  I can't say enough good things about the Mary Russell/Sherlock Holmes novels of suspense! They just keep getting better and better.  The characters evolve naturally, deepening into the almost tangible. Love them!

• Currently Reading and Enjoying: A small book on the brilliant, brilliant Elizabeth Bishop. The title is Elizabeth Bishop: Nova Scotia's "Home-made" Poet and it's by Sandra Barry.  I'm just at the beginning, but so far it's straightforward without being brisk and informative without being boring.

While I'm playing catch-up with my life, I hope to find time to post some photos of a recent waterfall visit as well as writing some more about the Mary Russell reads.  Until then, I hope today has been filled with all things good for you (and perhaps the good things even involved some fireworks? :). . .