This is to announce a longish hiatus. I’m hoping to write a novel this summer, and I won’t be able to do that if I’m trolling for things to blog about. For those interested, I’ll probably still put a few pictures up on our family blog, raisinglittlecains.com.
Godspeed.
I’ve endured a long and rocky romance with Simplicity.
It began as many romances do, learning about her through others. I’ve taken her out when my schedule or finances permitted, always taking care to drop her home early. (And not for chivalry’s sake, but so I could continue the party without her.)
And sometimes I’d go a […]
Reading… (or Read)
The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien. Better than the last time through. I savored passages I hadn’t before, and got a real sense for why LOTR seems bigger than any other fantasy I’ve read. Nothing comes close, and now I realize a bit more why. Post to come on this subject.
A Wrinkle […]
Now sans Last.fm, I’ve updated my music page to reflect my recent tastes.
More on this as I have time, but I’ve recently downloaded these albums from eMusic and am enjoying my first listens.
Sandra McCracken, Gravity Love
Love the subtle Emmylou quality to McCracken’s voice, as well as her catchy and inventive songwriting.
Over the Rhine, The Darkest Night of the Year (in preparation for the holidays)
Great Lake Swimmers, Great […]