The Kite Runner

A Short Book Review

I just finished reading an interesting & captivating book, The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini. It is a story about an Afghan now living in the U.S., but begins with his childhood in Afghanistan & how his life unfolds. From the very first paragraph, I was hooked:

"I became what I am today at the age of twelve, on a frigid overcase day in the winter of 1975. I remember the precise moment, crouching behind a crumbling mud wall, peeking into the alley near the frozen creek. That was a long time ago, but it's wrong what they say about the past, I've learned, about how you can bury it. Because the past claws its way out. Looking back now, I realize I have been peeking into that deserted alley for the last twenty-six years."

Finally

Yay!!! It's snowing. It has been way too long since there has been snow on the ground down here in Winona. Every weekend that I go home, there's usually still a little bit of snow, but it's so nice to have some snow at my home here now too. Maybe by later tonight there will be enough to make a snowman. Hope everything is going well with everyone

Wednesday at Murray's

My bike and I got to go to Murray's for lunch today. I was lucky and got to go inside, while the bike waited (pictured above). My mom called me up and asked if I had lunch plans. I didn't, so she offered to take me out to lunch, her treat. I jokingly said that if she was treating we should go to Murray's. It sounded like a fine idea to her. Murray's is right across the street from her office. I met her over there and had some of the best beef stroganof I've ever had. I also tried her pot roast, which was equally good. But of course, everything at Murray's is. It's not cheap, but it's worth it. Thanks again for lunch, Mom!

After lunch I had the opportunity to go and visit Mom's office. I hadn't been there since her firm moved from my side of downtown to it's new location. The building was very nice, and she's got a spectacular view. Sure beats my scenic view of the men's room.


The Mrs. called about 2 and asked if I could take the kids to swimming lessons this afternoon. She hasn't been feeling well lately, and today she had sort of a relapse. No problem, sez I. So I left work about 2:15 and got to ride home on a beautiful sunny day. It was a little on the chilly side, temps were in the teens I think. But the wind was at my back and I wasn't cold at all. An enjoyable ride, to say the least. I missed out on the Shred the Skyway event because I took the girls to McDonald's after swimming, and then we had to work on some of their homework. But I got to spend 1/2 an hour sitting in the hot tub while they were in the pool. Man, did that feel good. And surprisingly, it didn't completely knock me out. I got a good chunk of reading done for my homework as well. It helps that I got plenty of sleep the night before, crashed on the couch by about 9:30.

Olympic Curlers' Websites

Just thought if anyone is interested in keeping up with the Olympic curlers that I would publish their websites:

Women's Team www.curlgirls.com

Men's Team www.teamfenson.com

NBC's www.nbcolympics.com

New Look!!

Hey, I do like the new look of our blog...from black to almost a "sunshine" (although muted tone) look. Speaking of sunshine...I get more excited this time of the year when I notice that the days are getting longer. Even though our January was unusually mild, it still was winter...our roads have been challenging and the daylight has been limited. Welcome, February!! It is all downhill now until Spring rears its beautiful head!