end of summer

So. JCP is getting a little bit dull; I'm not surprised though - I can imagine that most min. wage jobs are like that. One more day, and I'll be done!

Just finished reading The Violent Bear it Away by Flannery O'Connor. It's the next book for book club - and I'm the lucky discussion leader. Wish I had a better grasp on what she's about; when I've read her before I leave impressed and mostly confused. I have some help, though, with lit crit, so at least we'll have an interesting discussion.

Now I'm in the middle of Reading like a Writer
It's pretty sweet -- the author focuses on different aspects of writing fiction, such as words, sentences, narration, character, plot, etc. Although I'm pretty sure I don't have it in me to ever write fiction, it will hopefully help me (at least) become a better reader and (hopefully) apply some of the more general principles to writing my own creative non-fiction. What I like is how she constantly uses excerpts from famous, excellent writers to show her point, and how she doesn't establish fixed rules. She never says, "this is the best way to write." She emphasizes purpose and individuality in determining style.


This time next week we'll be in our new apartment -- w00t! It's been wonderful living at the Prichard's this summer, but I can't wait for us to have our own apartment :-) We have the most beautiful windows at the front of our house. Still new appliances and furniture, though...