Margaret Atwood is one heck of a novelist in the traditional way and her science fiction is totally off the
wall. I checked out a fairly new novel of hers called
The Heart Is The Last to Go and was transported to an
alternate universe. It was interesting but I can't say
that I liked it a lot or could muster up much empathy
for Charmaine and Stan, the main characters. I like her
work much better when she leaves fantasy behind.

I read at least one book every day and I am sure it is
because I am escaping an unexciting reality. I should
be doing something more creative with my time but I
am not inspired to paint or make jewelry.

Phyllis gave me a huge bag of garage sale leftovers, mostly
glasses, coffee cups and milk glass which I am going to
pass on to Sara.

I just talked to Fredo and Mike and they are both well,
as is their black dog, Ruby. They are ready to garden
but the weather is too cold.