Book Pages

It is cold here, and we are somewhat snowbound in the woods. So when I picked up my latest books on request from the public library, and discovered Travels in Siberia by Ian Frazier, I put everything else down and plunged into the "hot, dusty, buggy" days of Siberian summers, and the sable nights of frigid Siberian winters. I have to tell you, it was an awesome read. 528 pages including footnotes and index. Lots of transliterated Russian, and wonderful stories of interactions with the native tribes of the taiga, and reindeer herders and gulag remains. Having been to Russia on several visits, in the winter times, while reading this book, I could once again conjure up those same unique fragrances of diesel oil/old tea leaves/cucumber peelings/etc. in the air, even in my sitting room. Want a great travel book and don't want the headaches of making reservations? Grab this book and start reading!

It's a New Year!

Honestly, I don't know where 2010 dribbled away to, but here we go right into another year. To begin with, the weather brought us WINTER! We knew it was coming, because last year's Christmas was a doozy, so at least it waited for over a week, to permit travelers to return to their homes after Christmas break. Now I guess we have a New Year break. Third day of schools closed, roads snow-packed, and lots of pretty scenery as long as you don't have to drive in it. Lots of wrecks out there too, which aren't a pretty sight.

Been busy doing crafty stuff, once again trying my hand at small scale clothing, American Girl doll sized, and enjoying the results. As are the little girls and their dolls. And of course jewelry, can't forget my beading. Have a few more projects on the bead board at the moment too, in addition to sewing projects lined up. Lots of things to keep myself busy while snowbound!