So I’ve been rereading Jane Austen and I have been completely absorbed in her writing. I am on Emma now, and just finished Persuasion. Jane Austen is known for the elegance of her language, her precise understanding of human nature, and her ability to pinpoint the foibles and motives of the society in which she moved. What people don’t talk about is how she captures universals of the middle class, in particular, parenting. Children in Read more…
After many long years, I have finally set up riding lessons again. I am so pleased and excited. I will be riding at Spicewood Farm, with Shari, and I am just so happy. My first lesson will be an evaluation lesson, for 30 minutes and then after that I will be taking full hour lessons. Note to self: stock up on ice and Advil. The plan is to start with lessons, then move toward shareboarding Read more…
Planted the last of the basil. The basil did surprisingly well this summer. The rest of the herbs not so much. But that’s okay — I love pesto far more than anyone should, so if only one herb was gonna survive, the right one did. Also on the domestic front, made granola from Mark Bittman’s recipe. I broke my own rule against using the oven when it’s 100 degrees out, but it was worth it. Read more…