It’s my birthday, folks. I’m 30 now, and I really appreciate the country’s bipartisan support on that matter. All the balloons and streamers and stuff? Very nice touches. Thank you, nation.
Menu deja vu
After four days of stomach viruses last week, it looks like we might be getting hit with colds this week. And Pete’s doing some serious, cranky-inducing teething. Oh boy!
Because we were all sick last week, we didn’t eat many of the meals we’d planned. So they’re making their appearances this week. I hope.
Monday: Pizza
Tuesday: Moe’s
It’s my birthday! Moe’s sent me a coupon for a free burrito and it’s free-kids-meal night. Thanks, Moe!
Wednesday: Sesame chicken with soba noodles
Thursday: Chimichangas
Friday: Pizza
It’s Pete’s first birthday! But his party isn’t until Saturday. We’ll probably still let him eat dinner, though.
I really did like the book
I wanted to write a review of Leif Enger’s new book, “So Brave, Young and Handsome
“So Brave, Young and Handsome” is sort of a middle-age coming-of-age story about an author who’s stuck on his second book. It’s an adventure story, but it’s also about family and finding yourself and holding onto your identity. Enger is capable of writing with an understated, elegant lyricism, and that’s evident fairly frequently in his second novel. It was there on most every page of “Peace Like a River,” though, which is why I didn’t enjoy “So Brave” quite as much.