The Storyteller | Mary Vee

I could have avoided the topic of Inauguration today.  But I decided not to because the United States of America, and other countries as well, were formed by a group of people who came together to unify a culture, a way of life. These people felt their cause worth separating from others. Whether a person agrees or disagrees with who was elected, some or all of their views, some or all of their policies, Inauguration Day is still the day that represents the installation of an elected individual to this self governed country. I make it a firm policy to never say who I voted for, and I won't today either. I have that right. There have been many presidents in my lifetime, some I voted for, some I did not, but I cast a ballot every time. Some I didn't agree with their policies or agendas or actions, some I did. But on Inauguration day, respect for the office is crucial. This said I'd like to pose a question to you. It will yank your thoughts from current times. A que...

Yes, the weather is extremely chilly, for all of us. As long as you are in the northern hemisphere, that is. Brrr. This, my friend, is the perfect time to pick up a book and read it all the way through. Cover to cover. We are a TV, media age and are missing so many wonderful stories told only in books. True movies may have the props, the music, etc. BUT media does not have YOUR imagination. The setting you see, the voice you hear, the touch, the taste (did you know lasagna tastes different to you than it does for me?) This is a fourth of my library. Yeah, hubby and I place a priority on reading. He even built the shelfs. Since this is still January, we have time to establish great habits for 2017. Rather than encourage you to read a book, I'm going to ask you to step outside of your box. The comfy box. The one where you have four of five good books sitting on your nights stand that you plan, have been planning, and might, kinda, sorta, event...