Istanbul: A Love Story

The scarf came from Turkey, and the girl danced around with the cloth as if she herself had been shopping on the streets of Istanbul.

Just wondering

When you talk to yourself, do you ask interesting questions?

Weirdness

This book is so good. Really. But when a book comes from the Amy Einhorn publishing house, one shouldn't expect anything less.

(Einhorn brought us "The Help," by Kathryn Stocett, in case you are trying to place the name.)

Easter Sunday

In search of hope and happiness, I went looking for kite flyers (because that is how they celebrate on the island), accessories to wear in the tropics, and ingredients to go to northern California home and make a Caribbean dinner.

l'amour

The saleswoman looks at me and says, "There are hints of strawberry, tulip and pink champagne in this fragrance. I look at the bottle. The label says "Paris" and the graphic underneath is the Eiffel Tower. Tell me now, how could I resist so many lovely factors?

Carnival

Tonight the trucks are parked out to set up for the yearly carnival. My friend and I went once. We went on one ride, ate one fried item, and then went to our favorite store. I bought a gold purse. It was one of the best days I've had in this strange little town.

Greenland

Busying my down-hours these days with knitting a heavy scarf and cap while dreaming of taking a trip to Greenland in August. To meet him.

If I dream hard enough and knit fast enough and produce something beautiful enough, then perhaps I create enough positive momentum in the air to produce a travel windfall.

If not, well, one still has to find hobbies and thoughts to occupy the time.