Since I read a lot, I thought it would be cool to keep a record of what I'm reading. I just finished Kitchen Confidential from Anthony Bourdain. How can something so foul be so tender and so sweet? Of course his world is fill with filth and degradation; but this book was written by a tender soul, someone who is passionate about his vocation and the people in his world. Is that too much from one little memoir? I just started a magical book. I'm wondering how I ran across it...must of heard about it on NPR. It's Acquainted with the Night by Christopher Dewdney. It's a Bloomsbury USA title. I just love their books. http://www.bloomsburyusa.com/catalogue/details2.asp?isbn=9781582345994&cf=0&search=night&isbns=&page=1 Night is something so basic. But yet it's magical. I love books that take a long look into something familiar. It's almost poetic when you look into the smaller parts of life. I can't wait to finish this book. I'm going to go rea...
Amanda, I know what you mean about the adjustments. It is so hard to get back to the routine! It was so wonderful to see you tonight, though, and we all love you so much. Big hugs from Kalamazoo and all our love. I'll see you at game night this weekend!
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