Day 5 - 218 -- Exploring Judgement

An extra day off work in this summer long weekend. Here it is called Natal Day, while other provinces call it BC Day, Heritage Day, Saskatchewan Day and various other titles.  I was outside for a short bit today when I moved the potted plants from the back stairs to the front yard. Three of the pots will need to be replanted back around the new porch. The others need to be safe while the workmen do some repairs on the back stairs and porch. That work should begin tomorrow -- a day where temperatures will be the hottest of the week and humidity will make it feel in the mid- to high-30s. In the afternoon, I spent time sitting and reading a book. Now the book is one I find interesting, but it still involves volunteer work of sorts <smile>. I offered to write a review of the book for a journal. It deals with portrayal of foods in Broadway musicals, so is similar in some ways to much of the research I've been involved with in the for almost three decades. It explains the meaning of those portrayals. I've just begun the book, so will leave the rest for the review.

It felt somewhat odd to just be sitting and reading a book in the middle of the afternoon. There are clearly household chores that could be done -- not the weekly chores that are done, but the seasonal ones that are somewhat overdue. Given the warmth of the air, it seemed best to leave the sweat inducing type of work for a cooler day. Giving myself permission to read seemed intriguing, yet it worked. As I've said, for a long time now most reading has been for courses and professional reports and such. I do enjoy fiction, but areas of non-fiction can be very fascinating, too.

A song about judging seemed perfect for the  thoughts of the day. Activities that fill a day need not be judged as harshly as I seem to do. With time, I'm sure I'll get the hang of that <smile>. The song has been covered by a few artists. I found this version upbeat with a clearer young voice for the singer. Enjoy!

You Can't Judge a Book by its Cover -- Bo Diddley