My dad spent the week with us. We celebrated his 80th birthday. What a wonderful visit!
Here’s a photo of him reading the advanced reader’s copy of my new novel.
Dad wasn’t the only one celebrating.
Books and Books, a wonderful independent bookstore, celebrates its 25th anniversary this month. Congratulations!
While at their Coral Gables location, I purchased and look forward to reading the following books:
1. The Name of This Book is . . . by Pseudonymous Bosch
2. If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period . . . by Gennifer Choldenko
3. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian . . . by Sherman Alexie
4. Deadline . . . by Chris Crutcher
5. The Castle Corona . . . by Sharon Creech
Sharon Creech was speaking and autographing at the bookstore this past Tuesday.
Here’s a photo of Sharon Creech with another excellent writer, my dear friend, Sylvia Andrews (in pink).
And the celebrating didn’t end there.
Our youngest son became a teenager this past weekend. To celebrate his 13th birthday, I took him and a friend to STOMP. What a performance!
Using everything from tape measures to lighters to brooms to – yes – the kitchen sink (literally, filled with water and dishes and pots and pans), they created humor and movement and music that astounded.
These strong, young, imaginative performers are a testament to the magic of the creative spirit.
Here’s hoping you feed your creative spirit, read a good book or two and celebrate someone or something special.
Happy weekend,
Donna