Virginia Beach VA looks cool, foggy, and rainy this morning.
From a third floor balcony I look over two pineapple-shaped pools.
There's relaxation here off-season. A smattering of guests at "Turtle Cay" have no competition for garage parking. (Which makes me wonder why they did not allow my daughter's car to use the garage too.)
One of my daughters and I came here on time share swap for a bit of R&R. We drove separately due to her school schedule and earlier return home, tomorrow already. I stay till Thursday morning.
We drove in rain all the way yesterday, till after eight at night. Heavy traffic slow-downs plagued the interchanges south of Washington DC. From the hundreds of headlights of stopped or creeping cars on the northbound route, I was glad we were headed the other way.
Our different GPS systems got confused, too, but we found our way, of course. That was after our cars turned onto a road that led to a military area. Thankfully, friendly armed guards men directed us from the gate back to the right road.
We reached the hotel tired, wet (running from cars to reception area), and relieved. Before collapsing into sleep we listened to a program about politically, or rather gender, correct language. So of course I dreamed about a long debate on opposite sides of words like "guards men" and "guards persons." "Guards people"? (Which view did I make the case for?)
Right now, dear reader, my unscrambling and sleep-blessed mind remembers that this note began as comments on relaxation reading.
So, finally to the point, here is a list of books I brought with me for three undisturbed and quiet days:
BIBLE, from beloved husband for travels, given years ago
HOW THE IRISH SAVED CIVILIZATION-Thomas Cahill (copy on loan);
GEORGE and MARTHA WASHINGTON-biography of a marriage; book still in car; I forget writer's name; rereading Rev. War days);
FAITH'S CHECKBOOK-Spurgeon;
ICED (almost finished,easy-read mystery by Carol Higgins Clark).
Now I leave you. Daughter back in bed in living room. Daughter up north having another busy day. Beloved husband to join me here day after youngest daughter returns home. He'll stay till Saturday AM.
Dear Mary Helen Purcell stays at home now except for short car rides. Did I say she's now 90 and 3 months? God bless her. Last I heard, she was reading another book on tape, compliments of MD services to the blind. Good books help the interested, active mind!
Ken, I found a library where I was taking R&R, and looked at Stephen King books. I admit to not being a fan of horror writing. However, I read King's forward to one of his collections of short stories. I know he is a good writer. I do not agree with some of his language choices, yet I admire his writing talent and also his honesty about being a writer versus a celebrity. In the forward to the short story collection (I can find the title if you want to know which one), he spoke of the success of one story referred to now as "Bullet" and its success; his photo was splashed on covers of major magazines. Yet, he noted that not one interviewer among major media in print and TV was interested in the story itself, the writing, only "how well is it doing?" and "how many copies are selling?" and such relating to money. I admire his attitude in being dismayed and I think offended at that! To me, it shows integrity from a good writing craftsman. I am so glad you answered my question, "What are you reading now?"!!! If you like, I'll update on the S. King journey. Thanks, Ken! Hope you are doing well and writing whenever you can! Blessings, Jean
Thank you, Marijo. I am safely back home; my husband is taking an extra few days, and I hope he has sunshine. My daughter and I are back in the home care of our dear Mary Helen, having all switched time so one of us could be here 24/7. Now there are two of us with her here at home per usual, and I even called in an aide Helen knows well, for help tonight, so my daughter and I could catch our breaths after switched routine. Isn't life always different? Just when we think we are too whatever (tired, overwhelmed, etc.), we regain perspective and rest helps that a lot! At least, for me. Blessings to you! ~Jean
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