William Boyd’s Restless

We’re hitting the road today, with about 800 kilometres to cover before tonight’s stopping point, AND it’s my husband’s birthday, so just a very quick post before he wakes. I’ve been a bit frustrated because…

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On the Road Again. . .

We’re off on a road trip tomorrow morning — at least, tomorrow we’re getting over to the mainland and getting set up to start the serious driving Thursday morning. Heading up north, and then east,…

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Dorothy Allison’s Bastard Out of California

Perhaps you’ll excuse me. Or perhaps you’ve learned not to expect too much here. We’ve had family visiting for the last ten days — not much reading got done, never mind writing about it. So…

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Which Way to the Beach?!

We got home July 8th, and it’s been sunny ever since, with more of the same forecast through next weekend and beyond. I worry a bit about drought and the salmon soon trying to return,…

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Laundry Day and a bit of Portuguese Style

With a little person in the house this week, the washing machine has been very welcome, even though said little person’s mother brought along a stack of disposable diapers. Darling little peach-and-pink gingham cropped pants…

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