i can't explain why

I've been reading a lot since I've been back in Lincoln. Mostly because I love literature and also because I'm finding myself with a plethora of free time to do such things. I've been reading current fiction such as "Water for Elephants" (Excellent), "History of Love" (not-so-good), and "The Time Traveler's Wife" (one of my all-time favorites) and now find myself wanting to delve into some of the more classic literature. I have a great friend, Meg, who, in my opinion, is a very well-read individual. Her mother is an English teacher here in Lincoln and I find myself in awe of their knowledge when it comes to classic literature- or any literature, for that matter.

SO, I stopped by the library today and picked up a copy of J.D. Salinger's "Catcher in the Rye" upon Meg's recommendation. I also grabbed a copy of "Of Mice and Men" by Steinbeck. Somehow, I seemed to "sneak" through these sorts of books in high school and early college. I didn't find my love for literature - or good literature, until late in my college career. Now it's time to play catch-up.

So, I've got a loaf of bread waiting to bake- it's a cheese-herb bread, one of Nate's favorites. He's stopping by for dinner before I go to work tonight.

Until then, I'll sit with my new (very funny) novel, some steeping Japanese green tea, and I'll wait for the aroma of baking bread to bring my man to me after he gets off work. Can't wait!