I have a terrible flaw and unfortunately I think I passed it on to my kids. I guess you could call it a passion, in the same way that my dear husband has a passion for running.
I love to read good books.
I would rather read a book than sleep, exercise, talk to people, work, or even sew sometimes. It is not uncommon for me to stay awake all night reading because that is the only time I can squeeze it in. I do not care about sleeping at all, to me that is a big waste of time. It is not uncommon for me to skip a lot of social events because I would rather just curl up by a window and read a book instead of socializing.
I take some flack for it. Hummmm.. I probably have lost something in the trade-off too.
Okay, here is a typical conversation between me and my dear husband (who, by the way runs a really lot...) "...Don't you have something better to do?" Answer ; "Yes, I could be watching TV. I could be driving to Ogden, Provo, or St. George to run a race that I didn't even sign up for, I could be calling people on the phone, I could be on the computer reading eveyone's blog, I could be cleaning the house, doing the yard, volunteering at a literacy program, go shopping, get a second job, travel around the world, take some classes, or listen to a webinar on how to build my business.......(you get my point) but I want to do this..."
Rock adds: "or even cleaning out cupboards every day, or weeding the mountain...."
"Yes, good point..." So much to do, so little time...."
For some reason, reading a book is not morally equivalent to the above mentioned list. It's in it's own bracket with the title of: "
wasting time..." And believe me, I feel the guilt!
But while we're on the subject:
A "DO READ" and A "DON'T READ":
DON'T READ
The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan. Yes we all loved the Percy Jackson series, and they were really fun. But don't waste your time on this one, the first in a new series. This is a "Dan Brown" wannabe for kids. The main characters use the Lord's name in vain, and are repeatedly taught that there is no difference between "good and evil" but to think in terms of "chaos and order". HuH? Too trite, too unimaginative, just a series of events with no meaning using his vast but meaningless knowledge of imaginary Greek gods which the author actually makes more irrelevant than they really were.
YES Do read "The Help". A really a sweet story of the intertwined love/hate relationship in the lives of Black and White women in the South. Social injustice, pride, disgusting retaliation, and tears will pull at your heartstrings.
BARTIMAEUS TRILOGY was my FAVORITE! and I didn't read it, I listened to on my IPOD. I would recommend it to everyone, the guy that reads it iIswear I fell in love with him just cuz of his yummy voice. I loved the book also. There are three in the series. Sort of in the Genre of Harry Potter, but narrated from the perspective of a very likeable, albeit fierce Demon. Highly recommend it for all ages. (Only the first book is pictured).
HERE BE DRAGONS - Yes do read it if you have a lot of time. (small print, lots of pages...) If you went to see the movie 'Robin Hood' and you are interested in the history of that time period. No, it doesn't have Robin Hood in it, in fact it doesn't have any dragons either, but it is an interesting look at the history of Wales and England during the time of King Henry, his wife Eleanor, and their famous sons King Richard (the lionhearted) as well as mostly King John. This book takes a lot of concentration to remember all the Welsh names of the numerous characters, but I think the author was trying to be historically accurate about the events and personalities. Now for the disclaimer, halfway through you have to endure a little common romance novel crap if you can handle that, the rest of the book is great.
Aw come on, it's summer, go sit by the pool and read a book.
Brooke, who is the president of the family, bought us all our Princess crowns. (I secretly wear mine sometimes when I feel down...) they have little batteries on them that blink. Then the girls made a beautiful lunch as you can see here.
BARTIMAEUS TRILOGY was my FAVORITE! and I didn't read it, I listened to on my IPOD. I would recommend it to everyone, the guy that reads it iIswear I fell in love with him just cuz of his yummy voice. I loved the book also. There are three in the series. Sort of in the Genre of Harry Potter, but narrated from the perspective of a very likeable, albeit fierce Demon. Highly recommend it for all ages. (Only the first book is pictured). 
