I read it!

So...I've tried to comment on a couple of posts and I keep having issues with blogger saying I'm not signed in or something.  Hence, the new post rather than comment. 

I just finished this book tonight.  I have always loved reading about different time periods and have had a certain fascination with life in America during the 50s, so that part was really up my alley.  I was slightly disturbed by the random swearing and complete fascination with seeing a naked woman, but then I never was a teen aged boy.  I loved the little 'world news' tidbits that were included, like the fact that New York restaurant goers were exempt from the drills because they would never go back and pay their bills.  I found the toity jar story pretty much hilarious.  I've often thought we lost something precious with the end of the 50s, but I am seeing a little better now how the 50s themselves led to what came next as each generation does.  I think it's important to know what we're coming from.  Our kids will never know a world like the one we grew up in, just as our growing up years were so different from our parents'.

I did kind of wonder how a guy who seemed to love America so much ended up living in England, but whatever.  I may try to read some of his other books.  Thanks for the introduction, Elena!

I got my bookmark!

I got mine from Mary more than a week ago and I love it.  It looks Japanese to me, with the cherry blossom print and the black and white colors. Thank you Mary!

I've been meaning to post it since I got it, but it has been pressed into service continuously since I opened the envelope. I have this habit of reading at least two books at once, and so it's been moving back and forth quite regularly. (I am trying to break my bad habit of leaving my books open face down, I am ashamed to admit I do that a lot...)

For my reading pleasure...

I was so excited when I opened my mailbox today to find an envelope addressed to me from my cousin Tiffany! On the back was written the message:

"Here's your bookmark, I hope you enjoy it! It's one of a kind! --xoxoxo Tiffany"

Intrigued, I opened the envelope expecting one of her crafty creations...and was immediately confused. What was this? An ad? A coupon? (Although, I've never seen coupons for this product. I suspect people would think you were bragging if you bought them in bulk.) Had she gotten confused and put in the wrong thing?

And then the hilarity of it all dawned, and I almost collapsed in laughter! Of all the things I expected to receive from Tiffany, this was NOT one! I immediately decided that my new favorite bookmark needed to be properly showcased; and, not having a suitable book I quickly made a special trip to the library.

As I was arranging my new treasure for its impromptu photo shoot my husband walked in to see what I was up to. Raising his eyebrows as I explained, he simply asked, "What's the punch mark mean? Has it already been used?" Again I burst into gales of laughter...

So without further ado, may I present the funniest bookmark I've ever had the pleasure of owning: (I apologize if the camera work isn't the greatest. I was still a little shaky from giggling when I took the pictures.)

I have decided that this bookmark should only be ever used to mark the pages in a romance novel. It just seems at home there, don't you think?

May: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

Sorry I'm late on posting this month's book. To put it in Chrissy's words, it's been "bat crap crazy" around here.

So, in high school I was on this Alfred Hitchcock kick and watched as many Hitchcock movies as I could (however I still cannot stomach "The Birds" and still have never finished it...). One of them was "Rebecca" and I immediately fell in love with the story. During my freshman year in college at DU, I bought a used copy of Rebecca and have several times pulled it off of the shelf to read it, but something always comes up, and I still haven't read it!

I've been told by several people that I need to read this, that it's a rich story with a great plot and mystery and romance and a little bit of crime drama...which is just the sort of thing I like.

Once you've read the book, you absolutely must see Hitchcock's Rebecca. Laurence Olivier is wonderful as Maxim!

Hope you enjoy it!

Hugs!

Tiffany :)

Bookmark Received!

I was so excited to open the cute pink envelope that came in the mail today.  I knew it must be my new bookmark. :)  Mine came all the way from Elena in Maryland.  Even though we are cousins-in-law, we pretty much know each other thanks to cyber-space, so it was fun to read the little note she sent with the bookmark.  I wasn't nearly so thoughtful.  I was excited to send mine off, so I just stuck it in an envelope and that was that.

Anyway, here are some pictures.

Isn't it so pretty?  I love it!

Here it is in action.

I think maybe I like it flipped this way better.  What do you think?

I thought I'd share where the bookmark came from.  Elena wrote, "I got this book mark @ our favorite little shopping place. It's an old cotton & textile mill that they turned into a charming little shopping arts & crafts & game area!  It's surrounded by water & trees & has the oldest iron bridge still standing, some cool history, & a unique hand made bookmark--just for you!"

No wonder it's a favorite shopping place!

One of my favorite "features" of this bookmark is that while I'm reading I can wrap it around my wrist or hang it behind my neck.  I'm forever misplacing bookmarks, so it will be really nice to have it with me all the time.  Plus it doubles as jewelry. Pretty awesome, right?

Now I need to go find a regency era book or a fairytale to read.  I think my bookmark will feel more at home in one of those. : )

Thanks, Elena!