Downtime

It’s been a week, now, since I had my gall bladder removed and I don’t feel any lighter. However, I’ve had a splendid stretch of downtime curled up with a stack of books and a lot of naptime as well. Making my way back to the computer with reluctance and strict time limits as the incisions still make themselves known as I sit. I’m reading Green Empire right now, and have completed the following books in the past week:

• The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Alexander McCall Smith
• Bridget Jones Diary, Helen Fielding
• A Year in the Merde, Stephen Clarke
• Travels in Nepal, Charlie Pye-Smith
• State of Emergency, Patrick Buchanan
• Rainlight, Alison McGhee
• Welcome to the World, Baby Girl!, Fannie Flagg
• Shopping for Buddahs, Jeff Greenwald
• The Sound of Paper, Julia Cameron

Starting to get back to work, too, but in carefully measured doses. Thanks to all who sent their goodwill via email, flowers, and comments on Rob’s blog.