Yesterday, I had a “me” day. I got up early and walked my 5 mile loop (seeing lots of my former students going off to school … I smiled thinking of retirement). Then I came home to do a little yard work. I shampooed the downstairs’ carpets (got company coming for my birthday in September), laid out in the sun for about 90 minutes, and then I read a novel for the rest of the day. Thank you Adele Ashworth for letting me escape into the world of Victorian England. I love doing this. I read voraciously, but with writing novels now, I have have less time to read. I normally read every night before I go to bed. Ashworth’s book had a compelling plot, interesting characters, some salacious scenes, and a bit of humor…all things to capture my attention.