January 4 the journey continues

A new year brings new anticipations and the idea that some of our positive ambitions will be accomplished. More time for tennis perhaps, more cross-country skiing. More reading. More writing even if is in the form of a daily diary. A creative writing class instructor will always recommend at least to do the least amount of daily writing. (self-abuse?)

Okay, the reading is going pretty well. Our Beer and Books Club has voted on six new books to discuss for the coming year. And I have read five of these already, The settings for the five books I've read include Arabia, Bosnia, Sweden, and England(!) Very good reads. As usual exactly half of our required reading is fiction and half is non-fiction. The most recommended book is a new history called "Lawrence In Arabia". A very good tome about pre-WWI Arabia and the various imperial countries involved in trying to parcel out regions of Africa and the Middle East.

One of the highlights today. Jean and Kim asked us if it was a good afternoon to see "Star Wars". So yes Adrienne and I went and it was not too bad. Very similar, of course, to the first Star Wars. A few new characters and a look at some recycled reused earlier characters.

A photo of August 15, 2015 when my father had a 95th birthday party.