Okay, I am ready for some warmth. I admire those who enjoy outdoor winter sports, but I am not one of them. It is so forbidding and grey outside.

On the plus side, I picked up some books for my trip:
The English Major by Jim Harrison (slightly folksy, funny, and maybe wise)
Ms. Taken Identity by Dan Begley (seems to be chick lit, though written by a man)
The Epicure's Lament by Kate Christensen (who just doesn't seem to go wrong; her novel Jeremy Thrane seems to be hard to find, though. I'll have to get it on Amazon.)

What are you reading?

Also, I am girding my loins, readying for battle, pick your own metaphor, with regard to bringing E on the plane. I've never done this before. He tends to throw up on long car rides; hopefully this won't happen on a flight. I will also need to bring bottles for him. I've heard vague stories about having to drink from the bottle to satisfy security. We'll see...

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BabelBabe said…
if you nurse him during takeoff/landing, it should help. I hope he sleeps. dose him with Benadryl if you must; seriously.

Just finished The Birthing House - VERY odd.
reading Georgette Heyer now.

have a good trip!
10:58 PM
BabelBabe said…
wait, maybe you're not still nursing? sorry. Not sure if I was being insensitive there or no..
10:58 PM
This suzy said…
I started Anna Karenina last month, but I've kind of stalled with it. It's really long and WORDY. Have you ever read it?
11:32 PM
Bearette said…
Not insensitive at all :) I did stop nursing, but that's cool. I've never read The Birthing House. Curious now...
8:57 AM
Bearette said…
Suzy - i actually love AK, except for the bit in part II about Levin and wheat.
8:57 AM
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