Once again I'm working on Lake Calhoun, a beautiful place indeed. Even when I'm not working, in there running, kayaking, eating and ice cream-ing. You just can't not be there, you know? I mean look at that lake sparkle. Seriously.
To top off the daily views of sailboats and water, so far I have read the original Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie, a brilliant writer. If you have never had the pleasure of reading the true and real children's story behind your favorite Disney movies, I highly recommend it. Peter Pan is a masterpiece of literature.
I followed that up with the less-eloquently-written but just as pirate-y and sea-fairing prequels to Peter Pan (as written by Dave Barry and Ridley Pierson decades later), Peter and the Starcatchers and Peter and the Shadow Thieves. [granted these were written for middle-schoolers but I giggled and became a 10-year-old all over again whilst reading]. There's something about that little flying boy and the pirates and the sea that really make me want to run away to Never land.
Of course, I have a never-ending list of books left to read over the summer, including several by Donald Miller, stories of art and artists, and some inspiring novels that I've been itching to stick my nose into.
Other summer tasks include visiting the farmer's market, doing plenty of craft-y and arts-y things of course, going to outdoor concerts and movies, creeping on my dream grad school and possibly making a few weekend cabin trips. Can't wait.
xoxo
