*cue violins* Today marks one week since I entered this intimate relationship, yet it seems like we’ve been together much longer. How can something outside oneself become part of the very fabric of one’s being in such a short time? Ah, but therein lies the power of microbial persuasion.
To tell you the truth, I feel trapped. Though it’s been a mere seven days, I fear an affiliation this all-consuming can’t possibly be healthy. I can only hope these tenacious talons will soon lose their grip on my soul, not to mention my sinuses. Yes, I’m sure that would be for the best. We’ll go our separate ways. And I’ll breathe easier then . . . *music fades*
Yeah. So, having this crud for a week hasn’t been my idea of super fun. BUT, yesterday. Now that was a cool day. By sheer force of will I completed my usual morning workout (with a few extended periods of just lying on the floor like a slug). Then I took a long, hot shower, which is always a great way to clear the head, even when it’s not stuffed up. And then. In the early afternoon I curled up in the recliner with Blue Like Jazz.
That book sang to me. I read and read and read. George and Jacob went to the store and bought groceries. George prepared dinner: wild Washington salmon (he shuns farm-raised fish), grilled to perfection; broccoli and onions, also grilled until they caramelized a bit on the edges; a tomato-avocado-pecan-salad concoction he invented; applesauce with kiwi and cinnamon and cranberry; and white wine from Croatia (compliments Grace and her European tour).
I took a break from Donald Miller’s dialectic delights to feast on the magnificent meal my true love gave to me. We lingered at the table a while, and I shared several passages from the book with George. Then he perused various publications while I continued reading. I finished the last page around 9:30.
If you haven’t read Blue Like Jazz, do yourself a big favor and buy it today. When I say it’s “dialectic,” I just mean it’s refreshingly logical. It makes sense. And it does so with well-woven stories and a raw authenticity that leaves you satisfied. Almost as satisfied as grilled wild salmon prepared by a true love’s hand.
I don’t wish this croupy crud on anyone. But, if I could, I’d wrap up my Saturday with a ribbon and leave it on your doorstep. With much love. Because right now I feel like I’ve got more than my share.
from relevantgirlie
That’s a great book, n’est-ce-que pas?
I’m glad your creeping crud is leaving, replaced by Donald Miller, wild salmon and of course the worm man.
Man, I miss you, friend.
Mary
from relevantgirlie
That’s a great book, n’est-ce-que pas?
I’m glad your creeping crud is leaving, replaced by Donald Miller, wild salmon and of course the worm man.
Man, I miss you, friend.
Mary
from relevantgirlie
That’s a great book, n’est-ce-que pas?
I’m glad your creeping crud is leaving, replaced by Donald Miller, wild salmon and of course the worm man.
Man, I miss you, friend.
Mary
momzy… i’m glad daddy is taking care of you. you guys are like family to me.
momzy… i’m glad daddy is taking care of you. you guys are like family to me.
momzy… i’m glad daddy is taking care of you. you guys are like family to me.
you may be like family to my sister but you are actually family to me. all of you, every last one.
i have been hesitant to read blue like jazz. it did its sweep of our campus and people were gushing over it so i figured if a thousand something college undergrads like it it can’t be good… maybe i should give it a shot though?
love,
luke
you may be like family to my sister but you are actually family to me. all of you, every last one.
i have been hesitant to read blue like jazz. it did its sweep of our campus and people were gushing over it so i figured if a thousand something college undergrads like it it can’t be good… maybe i should give it a shot though?
love,
luke
you may be like family to my sister but you are actually family to me. all of you, every last one.
i have been hesitant to read blue like jazz. it did its sweep of our campus and people were gushing over it so i figured if a thousand something college undergrads like it it can’t be good… maybe i should give it a shot though?
love,
luke
Yep. You should definitely give it a shot. I often thought of you and your sister (who is like family to me) as I read it.
A thousand something college undergrads can’t always be wrong. 😉
xo
Yep. You should definitely give it a shot. I often thought of you and your sister (who is like family to me) as I read it.
A thousand something college undergrads can’t always be wrong. 😉
xo
Yep. You should definitely give it a shot. I often thought of you and your sister (who is like family to me) as I read it.
A thousand something college undergrads can’t always be wrong. 😉
xo
Re: from relevantgirlie
Oui, oui. So, so good. I’m still mulling its musings.
I miss you, too, Mme. Mary. Let’s buy big brown purses that have the words, “I am a WOMAN” in bold white letters on them. Then we’ll go on a Mediterranean cruise. And if anyone asks us why our purses say, “I am a WOMAN,” we will put on our sunglasses and look out over the water like celebrities who don’t have to explain the message on their purses.
Let’s do this tomorrow around 3 o’clockish.
Love, J.
Re: from relevantgirlie
Oui, oui. So, so good. I’m still mulling its musings.
I miss you, too, Mme. Mary. Let’s buy big brown purses that have the words, “I am a WOMAN” in bold white letters on them. Then we’ll go on a Mediterranean cruise. And if anyone asks us why our purses say, “I am a WOMAN,” we will put on our sunglasses and look out over the water like celebrities who don’t have to explain the message on their purses.
Let’s do this tomorrow around 3 o’clockish.
Love, J.
Re: from relevantgirlie
Oui, oui. So, so good. I’m still mulling its musings.
I miss you, too, Mme. Mary. Let’s buy big brown purses that have the words, “I am a WOMAN” in bold white letters on them. Then we’ll go on a Mediterranean cruise. And if anyone asks us why our purses say, “I am a WOMAN,” we will put on our sunglasses and look out over the water like celebrities who don’t have to explain the message on their purses.
Let’s do this tomorrow around 3 o’clockish.
Love, J.
Aw, thanks. What a coincidence. I’ve always felt the same way about you. ♥
Aw, thanks. What a coincidence. I’ve always felt the same way about you. ♥
Aw, thanks. What a coincidence. I’ve always felt the same way about you. ♥
i had the exact same reaction. i’m …hesitant… about book fads. but Jerry Root always talks about that one too, so it cant be *all* bad.
luke, we should read it.
o, and have lunch.
i had the exact same reaction. i’m …hesitant… about book fads. but Jerry Root always talks about that one too, so it cant be *all* bad.
luke, we should read it.
o, and have lunch.
i had the exact same reaction. i’m …hesitant… about book fads. but Jerry Root always talks about that one too, so it cant be *all* bad.
luke, we should read it.
o, and have lunch.
grapes pressed and encouraged
It was a very nicely finished white Croatian wine compliments of Grace (who IS *co-inkydink* family to me) that complimented a deliciously smooth (like Jazz) meal time with Jacob and my gentle wife.
the worm guy
grapes pressed and encouraged
It was a very nicely finished white Croatian wine compliments of Grace (who IS *co-inkydink* family to me) that complimented a deliciously smooth (like Jazz) meal time with Jacob and my gentle wife.
the worm guy
grapes pressed and encouraged
It was a very nicely finished white Croatian wine compliments of Grace (who IS *co-inkydink* family to me) that complimented a deliciously smooth (like Jazz) meal time with Jacob and my gentle wife.
the worm guy
Re: grapes pressed and encouraged
Don’t you mean, “MeGADrilologist, the cutest worm guy west of the Mississippi”?
Re: grapes pressed and encouraged
Don’t you mean, “MeGADrilologist, the cutest worm guy west of the Mississippi”?
Re: grapes pressed and encouraged
Don’t you mean, “MeGADrilologist, the cutest worm guy west of the Mississippi”?
yes, yes. You should read it. And have lunch. Lunch is good. I recommend the New England clam chowder, fresh warm bread, and the salad bar, followed by coffee and dark chocolate. I mean, we’re talking LUNCH. Do it right, kids.
♥
yes, yes. You should read it. And have lunch. Lunch is good. I recommend the New England clam chowder, fresh warm bread, and the salad bar, followed by coffee and dark chocolate. I mean, we’re talking LUNCH. Do it right, kids.
♥
yes, yes. You should read it. And have lunch. Lunch is good. I recommend the New England clam chowder, fresh warm bread, and the salad bar, followed by coffee and dark chocolate. I mean, we’re talking LUNCH. Do it right, kids.
♥
why do they always want a subject
Hmmm, I guess its best not to mention I have escaped the whole Australian winter without a cold, a flu, and no sinus issues, nada.
I’m off to buy that book!
Emma
why do they always want a subject
Hmmm, I guess its best not to mention I have escaped the whole Australian winter without a cold, a flu, and no sinus issues, nada.
I’m off to buy that book!
Emma
why do they always want a subject
Hmmm, I guess its best not to mention I have escaped the whole Australian winter without a cold, a flu, and no sinus issues, nada.
I’m off to buy that book!
Emma
Re: why do they always want a subject
I’m glad you made it through winter without icky sickness. No need to hide your blessings! 🙂
Let me know what you think of the book. I predict you’ll love it.
♥
Re: why do they always want a subject
I’m glad you made it through winter without icky sickness. No need to hide your blessings! 🙂
Let me know what you think of the book. I predict you’ll love it.
♥
Re: why do they always want a subject
I’m glad you made it through winter without icky sickness. No need to hide your blessings! 🙂
Let me know what you think of the book. I predict you’ll love it.
♥
sadly, there was no clam chowder or dark chocolate. but there was an excelent greek salad and strawberry shortcake. and we *were* talking for *all* of lunch…and it was good. thankyou for lending me your son. i thoroughly enjoy him.
sadly, there was no clam chowder or dark chocolate. but there was an excelent greek salad and strawberry shortcake. and we *were* talking for *all* of lunch…and it was good. thankyou for lending me your son. i thoroughly enjoy him.
sadly, there was no clam chowder or dark chocolate. but there was an excelent greek salad and strawberry shortcake. and we *were* talking for *all* of lunch…and it was good. thankyou for lending me your son. i thoroughly enjoy him.