So I decided that I could, in fact, have Futzingday on a Thursday and that it will commence the moment I return from my appointments.
My library book this week has completely captivated me and I had a rather happy realization when I went to search out information on the author. The book title is "Chicago: A Novel" and the author is Brian Doyle. I am simply in love with the writing in this book...lyrical, whimsical, lovely, evocative. As I was reading it last night I kept thinking that it was reminding me of something and when I discovered that Mr. Doyle is a Notre Dame grad and has written several essays and other books, I remembered that I had actually fallen in love with his stuff years ago in Notre Dame Magazine. So now I will search out everything he's written and I'll savor every single solitary word of it.
(That, by the way, is why I am too chickenspit to attempt a book of my own. When I read words like his and how he puts them together and how he tells a story I am reminded that I am a reader, not a writer, and I get on with it. Yes...I love to play with this here blog and my sillyness in NN, but it's just that...play. Methinks I should leave the heavy lifting to the big boys!)
Well, I don't suppose my hair is going to wash itself, and I don't imagine that the lovely folks at Nephrology Inc would appreciate me in my big girl pajamas, so I better get a move on. I hope that you have your very own Futzingday on a Thursday and that you'll tell us all about it!
Woo Hoo!
Hope your appointments went well, Coni. Enjoy your Thursday version of Futzingday upon your return.
ReplyDeleteConi, I have been a Brian Doyle fan for some time and have a number of his books of inspirational writing. He is, indeed, an exceptional and very lyrical writer. Thanks for the info about this one. Enjoy your Futzingday when you get back to it!
ReplyDeleteDoes this mean you finished Avenue of Mysteries (or did it finish you, like it did me)? I'm going to futz tomorrow by leaving work after lunch! I'm due for a Friday afternoon Futz!
ReplyDeleteHi, Coni! I"m always interested in book recommendations. I looked up "Chicago: a Novel" on Amazon. There were two reviews (it must be a very new book). One review said it was another excellent book by Mr. Doyle. The second reviewer said he/she was bored to tears. I'll go with your recommendation, as I have read nothing by him so far.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Brian Doyle is terrific! He lives locally and has come to our library several times to do programs for us.
ReplyDeleteYou always bring a smile to my face....
ReplyDeleteI hope you appointments went quickly and you enjoyed the rest of your afternoon. And just so you know, if you ever wrote a book I would definitely buy it :)
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