I read predominantly mystery novels, and that’s fine, but sometimes I need a break from crime. So for the past couple of weeks, before and during my husband’s and my vacation in Uzbekistan (which was fabulous), I’ve been reading highly praised literary novels that I’d downloaded onto my Kindle but hadn’t yet gotten around to.Continue reading “Avoiding a Swiss Dystopia”
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The End of the Ice Saints
Yesterday I planted a last batch of sweet alyssum on my balcony. Every scrap of space in my pots and boxes is filled. From now until the end of October, I can sit back, water, and watch the flowers grow. Most of my flower-planting, however, I did off and on between May 7 and May 15,Continue reading “The End of the Ice Saints”
Kim Hays 