this is by far the best part of my job.  reading.  especially when it happens on a sunday morning with coffee and cookies.  this is my second time teaching a farewell to arm and my first time tackling a piece by dostoyevsky.  they are challenging, deep, yet timeless and motivating.  i find that the kids are able to brag to their friends when they finish, it is something that is impressive.

 followed up my morning book read with a lunch out with friends. 

 i love this picture of her, the earring just makes it. 

the aftermath of lunch.  those mushrooms were as good as they look.