Good Things Happen in 3's too
1. Three books in 3 weeks,
I was working on the Isabel Allende novel for a while now, and then finally finished Ines of my Soul the first couple of days of our moving extravaganza. Isabel again weaved a masterpiece in my eyes, but in truth, her novels are so intricate and intense, I can only usually read a chapter or 2 at a time. I often put the book down and take a deep breath, as if to swallow what I had read. Ms Allende is one of my literary heroes. I imagine that if my Lola (grandmother) Eppie were alive, she would tell me similar stories in the same tone and language.
Anita Shreve surprised me with A Wedding in December. I read her first 2 books but felt the endings were anticlimactic, and while I felt like I again did not receive the closure I needed I found that the mini plots she developed brought me through to the end. Lots of talk of adultery in this book, I forewarn you.
Rise and Shine was probably the most entertaining of the three, with Anna Quindlen totally knocking my socks off with her humor and wit, not to mention with the uncanny way she introduced turns in the plot. This was my first go at one of her novels and I plan to look for her next time I am at bookstore. I took a chance at this book because it was in the bargain bin.
2. Mailed three days late- a doll quilt for a summer swap, completed while on the move.
Designed prior to baggage pick up and cut with the self healing mat on the floor. Sewed and quilted while standing up. I was proud of myself for getting this done despite the challenges.
A big lesson learned with this one: Not all muslin are created equal. As I was quilting, I noticed that the muslin became so so sheer that the folded printed fabric showed through from underneath the fabric. I hope my swap partner won't be too disappointed. I have however, already decided to send her a fall doll quilt (using better muslin).
3. And Finally --- my sweet R is now Three, or as she says : "Fweee". Her first dollhouse...
I cried on her birthday, as I do with every one of her birthdays. With her birth all of my Faith strengthened by a hundred-fold. I am sad she is getting older; some of you might find that ridiculous. When I look at her, I see innocence and beauty, and I want to protect her with every part of me.
We finally received our household goods yesterday. Time to arrange the chaos.
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