It's a great chair. I curl up in in to read, and to watch TV with my dearly beloved. This weekend was cold and rainy, so the girls were doing papers for college, while Ryan read the last of his summer reading list - Don Quixote (the others being The Life of Pi, The Count of Monte Cristo, Le Morte D'Artur and The Good Earth). Mark's friend next door was assigned to read Blood on the Moon: The Story of the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln, and Mark wanted to read it, too, so I bought it. (This was a terrible book to assign to 7th graders. It's rather dry even for an adult, and very long. What was that teacher thinking?). So, while I had company for my reading, I missed the furry fellow who's been curled up beside or in front of this chair for a decade now.
I read, anyway.
THE BIG SLEEP
by Raymond Chandler
copyright 1939
Philip Marlowe is a detective in Los Angeles in the 1930s. Hired by the very wealthy General Sternwood to investigate a blackmail letter regarding one of the General's daughters, Marlowe finds himself looking into a book dealer whose real business is renting "dirty" books, which leads to murder, gambling and speakeasies, ultimately tied to a mobster. At only about 200 pages, this book was a quick and entertaining read. Adding to the entertainment value, at least for me, is that the book did have characters making a few politically incorrect characterizations regarding hypothetical people. This is another from my set of red and blue mystery books, which were a wonderful find from one of my library book sales.
Last, but certainly not least, I really want to thank all of you for your expressions of sympathy regarding our loss of Thor. I am touched that so many of you loved him from afar. And a special thanks goes to those of you who checked in with me afterward to see how we're faring. It hasn't been easy, and, truthfully, I'm glad the weekend was a washout. I think we'd all have been too sad roasting marshmallows without our giant friend looking for his share.
21 comments:
I've been following your blog for some time now and I will truly miss posts of Thor.
Thor made a statement on Sunday. Come visit our blog... It was spectacular!
Marjie I don't know how in the world I missed the post about Thor. You truly have my condolences.
Oh honey - your book sounds lovely. that Red & Blue mystery series wqs well worth the money.
I'm sorry your chair is empty. I know the feeling. I've been giving my pack lots of extra kisses on their noses - much to their disguist!! g
Read whatever you want that will absorb your mind. I know how much you are missing Thor.
Mango Momma
Glad you're back
I love you MArjie. Feel better. Your sussy is on its way!
Still sending lots of love and hugs your way.
I don't need any of your rain though, tropical storm Lee gave us more than we know what to do with.
First thing I thought of was Thor was missing from the picture. Sigh.
No matter the size, their loss is huge. We're missing our friend, too.
You've been on my mind a lot this last week......you and big Thor. Be well!
I've thought of you several times this week. I'm glad to see you posting, but sad to not see Thor by your chair.
You selected my favorite author, when I need to escape from my head and my heart.
Hi Marjie and Family, we too have been thinking of you and sending special thoughts your way. Reading certainly gives you a little escape sometimes just when you need it. Take care all. Love Carol (and Stella)
Thor the giant gentleman will be greatly missed here in Denmark too... Hope you're all keeping up..
I hope you're feeling better.
I've been knitting like a woman possessed again, so that means that reading non-stop is right around the corner. Moderation isn't a familiar concept...
We're still in washout mode here, and still grieving with you.
Marjie, glad to see you're back! Perfect, cozy spot to curl up with a good book.
Thinking of you on this day, which I will always think of, as Thorsday.
I think a lot of us are going to keep thinking of 'Thorsday' for a long time to come. That boy wormed his way into a lot of hearts !
I just couldn't drop by yesterday, Marjie and I'm sorry for that.
I'm not usually at a loss for words, but for some reason...
Please forgive me for not being stronger. I realized today staying away isn't going to make the emptiness go away...
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