I'm reading "The Swerve", by Goldblatt, and it's fascinating so far. It's about a book discovered in the Middle Ages by the Roman poet Lucretius, "On the Nature of Things". It was deeply influential in the time it was written, then lost for centuries until found in a monastery. I've already learned a great deal about parchments and papers used, what vellum means, and other details of books. I seem to remember doing a report in World History in high school on Lucretius. We'll see if this is the same person. The book is pretty fascinating, and very palatable history.
Today is warm, summery and a good day for using our new leaf blower. Yes, we are going to sweep up our front walk, and all the leaves which have rained down upon it. My husband is really getting into gardening, and I myself love weeding these days. I think the gardener's defection is going to prove healthful and rewarding for us. I also want to get up to the cabin though. I'm torn. The best month of the cabin - July - is around the corner. I hope we go next week.
In the meantime, I'm looking forward to seeing friends, a baseball game and celebrating our younger son's birthday.
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