Tomorrow is Jilda's birthday and I didn't want to get her a Wal-Mart card so I drove to the nearest bookstore. This is a little sad, and I'm a little embarrassed to say it but the county I live in does not have a bookstore. Well that's not entirely true, there is a Christian book store, but if you're looking for a non-religious read, you're out of luck here.
But the day was beautiful and after work I rolled down the windows of my truck and headed out after work. On the way there, I passed a field of sage grass. The sun dipping toward the west backlighted the field and I pulled to the edge of the rural road and snapped a couple pictures.
The bookstore is a national chain that has a coffeeshop inside and I thought it unwise to drive 25 (50 round trip) miles for a birthday card and not enjoy an expensive coffee drink. I browsed while sipping my mocha. I came across a book I'd been reading about. Five People You Want to Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albon. I'd read Tuesdays with Morrie and loved that book so I picked up a copy of this one as a birthday happy for Jilda.
All in all it was a nice day here. Tonight when I went out on the deck to dump the scraps from dinner into the compost bucket, the sky was glass clear with a moon that almost full. I stood there for a long time taking in the sky.
I hope your Tuesday was a good one.
But the day was beautiful and after work I rolled down the windows of my truck and headed out after work. On the way there, I passed a field of sage grass. The sun dipping toward the west backlighted the field and I pulled to the edge of the rural road and snapped a couple pictures.
The bookstore is a national chain that has a coffeeshop inside and I thought it unwise to drive 25 (50 round trip) miles for a birthday card and not enjoy an expensive coffee drink. I browsed while sipping my mocha. I came across a book I'd been reading about. Five People You Want to Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albon. I'd read Tuesdays with Morrie and loved that book so I picked up a copy of this one as a birthday happy for Jilda.
All in all it was a nice day here. Tonight when I went out on the deck to dump the scraps from dinner into the compost bucket, the sky was glass clear with a moon that almost full. I stood there for a long time taking in the sky.
I hope your Tuesday was a good one.
I should get that booh too, I also liked TWM.
ReplyDeleteJilda has a devoted husband whom I admire greatly. You are both giver and gift. Best birthday wishes from California!
ReplyDeleteLove that photograph!!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to Jilda for her birthday and yes, I had a great Tuesday and now I'm most of the way through a great Wednesday.
Ms Soup
This was sweet Rick, I'll have to hop over to Jilda's blog and wish her a happy birthday :-)
ReplyDeleteBook stores are a treat. I love browsing and never go out empty handed. I've read that book and enjoyed it. Happy Birthday to Jilda!
ReplyDeleteSage is so pretty. I have not read Mitch Albom's books because of personal prejudices. However his play "Ernie" is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteThis picture is so pretty that you could make a card from that! I love the sky of blue with a hint of light lavender/pink. Going to a bookstore is always a treat:)
ReplyDeleteI read Five People You Want to Meet in Heaven and I'm sure she's love it.
ReplyDeleteGood book choice for the birthday girl!!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful day! Happy Birthday Jilda!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a nice guy, I like the fact that no matter what you do for that sweet lady, there is NEVER an ulterior motive. ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove the 'Broom Straw' Grandma used to call it. I am not sure if the grand lady ever had a 'store boughten' broom.
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