Day 6 - 295 -- Offline

A major low pressure system has been moving slowly past us today. Wind gusts are to be high until late evening, with rain overnight. The risk of thunderstorms has been forecast. Meteorologists expect this will be the final widespread thunderstorm warning of the year, since a cooler weather pattern is expected to set in soon. I spent the day indoors, doing small tasks, but not accomplishing much of anything.

Thunder started just after typing that first paragraph, so I put all electronics away and read a book instead <smile>. I finished a book. It is the final book in a longer series. Leaving the characters behind felt odd since they'd become like friends or good acquaintances. I've had this happen even with a single book when the author has developed solid three-dimensional characters. These stories provide a great escape into another world of wonder. I've loved books since I was a child and have shelves of ones waiting to be read -- so many more imaginary journeys to take.

The song chosen for today made me think of the fantastic storytelling I've encountered in books. I like the poetic lyrics. enjoy!

Book of Dreams -- Suzanne Vega