reading

vintage books in IA

when i was younger,

i didn't like to read,

i never wanted to slow down.

if forced, i would read fast-paced science fiction stories,

but for the most part sitting for a while was really hard for me.

in high school every book i had to read

for english was the worst.

except Tale of Two Cities,

which was the first time i felt like i was in the story,

the details and characters so well described,

that i wanted to be there.

but, 

i still loved to be moving

so i rarely read.

it wasn't until i went to college,

and i had to read a lot,

billions of textbooks.

so I would break up textbook time,

with a fun novel,

usually a classic,

a world i could escape to,

for free.

now as a mom,

i cherish the quiet moments,

where i get to 

sink into my chair,

cozied under a blanket,

and read,

for as long as i can.

also, i understand why my mom would read to us each night, 
give us tons of books,

and even more opportunities to read.

I hope to pass this on to my daughters as well.

so on this chilly morn,
 Lonesome Dove in one hand
and a cup of hot tea in the other,
i am thankful for books,
their authors, bookstores,
and amazon.
most of all,
i am thankful for my mother,
even though it took more time for me to realize it,
she passed on to me a love for reading,
and has showed me by her example,
how to pass that love on to my girls.


What are you reading right now?
i am always looking for book recommendations,
so feel free to leave a comment of your favorites!