A Walk in the Woods

Right now I’m reading many different things.  I know, I know.  You’re thinking, Martha, you’re an English major, it’s what you do.  And you’re right.  I do read quite a bit, but even more considering the fact that school is back in.

Currently, though, I’m reading Bill Bryson’s book, “A Walk in the Woods.”  It is funny, poignant, and breathtaking.  I can almost see what he is describing with each chapter.  I would definitely recommend this book.  It is non-fiction and just the very fact that this book is describing actual events is hilarious.

Some of my favorite quotes so far:

“The woods were full of peril-  rattlesnakes and water moccasins and nests of copperheads; bobcats, bears, coyotes, wolves, and wild boar; loony hillbillies destabilized by gross quantities of impure corn liquor and generations of profoundly unbiblical sex…”

“I have long known that it is part of God’s plan for me to spend a little time with each of the most stupid people on earth, and Mary Ellen was proof that even in the Appalachian woods I would not be spared.”

There are more, but you get the point…  He gets funny.  Anyhow…  I’m going back to reading.  Find yourself a good book and enjoy.

A Glimpse into my Brain

Okay, so I think that today I will give you a rare glimpse into the workings of my mind which I know is scary, but hang on, I promise it will be fun and at times quirky.

Thoughts for the day:

1. Oh, look, a polka dotted Donkey!  I’ve never seen one of those before.
2. You know what?   I just realized out of the blue

Gearing up for another Semester

It is about time for back-to-school.  I’m so excited!  I went today and picked up my books.  I was pleasantly surprised because my books came to a grand total of $300.79.  That means, I get back a whopping $2200.00 refund.  Can you say, “Color me happy and paint me pink?”

Thrown any books lately?

You know, I truly respect books.  In fact, in Elementary school when they make you sit through that little session about how you are supposed to treat books with care, I paid attention and would tattle on others.  I love books!  But what I don’t love about books is how the author can make you so mad that the first thing you do is just sling the book as hard as you can.

Relapse

Maybe I should have stayed in bed for a week, but because of the funeral, I thought my duties were to my family.  But then, last night as we were receiving friends at the funeral home, I started having problems breathing again and you know what that meant:  another trip to the hospital.