I’ve been a bit all-over-the-shop with blogging lately – heaps of posts one week then big stretches of nothing. A meme here, a reading challenge there. So when you’re on a good thing (randomness), stick to it. I’m joining in Kerri Sackville’s #MyFirst challenge this week, simply because when I saw the topic I knew EXACTLY what I would write about.
My First Act of Rebellion Continue reading
Recently, two different people, on two separate occasions, have made similar comments to me that have made me think about what books I’ll read in the future.
The first person, commenting on their travel plans said something along the lines of “I go overseas every two years. I figure I have about twenty years left where I’ll be fit enough to travel independently. So I’m down to choosing my last ten holidays.” Good grief, that’s depressing.
Then a few days ago, a friend commented that after ordering invitations for her 40th birthday party, she realised she was probably halfway through her life. Also bloody depressing.
But these two things made me think. I have passed the 40th milestone and don’t care about ‘getting older’ or aging however I do fear failing eyesight. On discussing aging with my husband, I said that my greatest fear would be not being able to read (thank goodness for my Kindle with its gigantic font setting, should it come to that).
Reassuringly, based on the fact that I could get through at least 70 books a year (more than 70 when I retire and spend my days reading) and I might bet on another 40 years, that’s 2,800 books I can still read. Phew.
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It’s really tiresome when people moan about the weather.
So I’ll keep it brief.
It’s bloody hot in Melbourne. It’s meant to be autumn and yet we’re having a heat wave. We’re on our tenth consecutive day of 32 degrees plus (that’s 90F for my northern hemisphere friends). Overnight the mercury is hovering around 26 degrees (79F). Yesterday when I got into my car the dashboard read 48 degrees (118F). So what do I do? Buy some scarves, of course. Continue reading
One of the very best things I’ve discovered through blogging is like-minded readers. You might be thinking, ‘Well, derrrr’ but for me, it was an unexpected bonus.
One such lovely blogger is Annabel Smith, who also happens to be an accomplished author (if you’re searching for titles for the Australian Women Writers reading challenge, consider Whisky Charlie Foxtrot and A New Map of the Universe).
Annabel runs a feature on her blog called Friday Faves – each week she invites someone bookish to share one of their all-time favourite works of fiction, and why it’s so special to them. I was thrilled when Annabel asked me to share one of my favourites. Pop on over to Annabel’s blog and see which book I picked.