I just finished the most amazing book, Life After Life by Kate Atkinson. It was about a woman named Ursula ("little bear") who lives her life over and over again, making different choices, which sometimes changes her life dramatically, and other times the same things happen again and again. It was really fascinating if you have any interest in reincarnation, history, or just a good story. And the companion novel (A God in Ruins, about Ursula's brother, a pilot in World War II) came out yesterday. So I'm going to read it next.
Vegetable personalities
At the risk that you'll all think I'm nuts...but heck. I was getting cauliflower ready for dinner and it occurred to me that vegetables have different personalities. In my mind, anyway. Zucchini: the most agreeable of vegetables. It blends in with everyone, but it's never obsequious or false to itself. Sweet potatoes: the grandmother of vegetables. Very cozy and welcoming. Cauliflower: kind of bland, devoid of personality, but it could surprise you sometimes. Like a dull guy who occasionally tells a funny joke at the water cooler. Broccoli: feisty. Like a terrier. Spinach: kind of dour, but a loyal friend. Kale: has a fierce sense of individuality, but like spinach, is a loyal friend. Kale's affections last for life. Corn: this one is kind of a party animal. Corn is still drinking beer and making a mess when you'd like to be closing up. Tomatoes: a little sloppy. The kind of vegetable that needs to be reminded to tuck its shirt into its pants. Cabbage: not invited t
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