In Stiches

I learned something new today...how to put pictures on my blog. I've also figure out how to change the colour of my font. I've been "reading" this book, In Stitches by Amy Butler for a few weeks now. She has lots of interesting patterns. I finished one pair of wide leg pajama bottoms, they were so easy! Also I'm working on a bedside organizer to hold my books and especially my glasses. Anyone who has very poor vision and kids that wake up in the night would appreciate having their glasses in a special organizer. For those of you with perfect vision who think it's hard to find a soother, in a crib, in the dark at 4:30am, think of poor Stephy without her glasses trying to find that soother (impossible I tell you, impossible). This book is great just to look at the pictures and get some new ideas. Here I go, I'm going to attempt posting the picture of the book cover.

The Book of Negroes

The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill was my latest read. I started this book with reluctance thinking it would take me so long to finish this 470 page book. I could not put this book down, (ask Kyle, he will attest to this fact). Do all your chores and errands BEFORE you start this book because everything will go to the wayside once you start it. This book describes the incredible journey of Aminata, an African girl, captured as a slave. She survives terrible trials both physically and emotionally but SURVIVES! The story is interesting as well as informative, historically speaking. An intelligent woman of the 18th Century learning to read and write, speak numerous languages because she is willing to accept nothing less for herself. Now that I see this in writing it really doesn't sound that interesting but I'm pleading with you to read it and see how good it really is. It is is definitely worth taking the time to read.

Next blog I'm going to find out how to post a picture of the book too. I have a few other interesting books I'm undertaking, nothing to wordy but interesting just the same.

I might add other things to this blog other than books. Someone said maybe I should write what I did this week. Besides reading, I've fit in canning tomatoes, knitting a sock (yes just one, another to follow hopefully very soon), swimming twice with the kids and it's only Wednesday!

How to Write a Book Report?

I've finished my first book since starting this blog. Now all day I've been trying to think about the right words to say for my blog entry. It's felt much like elementary school when I had a book report due. I've never been much for writing, I've had to talk myself into this. I think I need to realize that writing is just another way of communicating with people and expressing yourself. Bear with me as I learn to communicate my love or hate of the books I read.

On with the book report. The Flying Troutmans by Miriam Toews. A young, childless woman returns to Canada from France to care for her sister's teenage son and pre-teen daughter, while her sister (Min) recovers in a mental institution. The aunt takes the kids on a road trip across America to find their father whom they haven't seen in 10 years or so. Both kids are troubled by the uncertainty of their mother's illness and their lack of a present father in their lives. Sounds sort of sad but actually is very comedic. Kind of warped humor. Easy read, funny read, also can make you think if you want it to. Yes, I'd reccommend it.

Kids are screaming, the phone is ringing, I gotta go!! This is not proofread.....yikes.