The Neatest Book

I found the neatest book the other day. I was between tasks at work when I discovered the "gem" nestled in between copies of Interior Decorating and Entertaining on a shelf in my boss's bookcase. The book is "Simple Abundance - A Daybook of Comfort and Joy" written by Sarah Ban Breathnach; a book written by a woman for women. A comtemplative reflection on how to live a better and more fulfilling life. There is an essay for each day of the 365-day calendar year. Her observations are keen, thoughtful, insightful, uplifting, encouraging and empowering. I was so motivated by the book, I decided to find a copy of my own. When I checked on it online, I discovered it was published in 1996 and was out-of-print. I could've gone ahead and ordered it, but was too impatient; I wanted to get my hot little hands on it as soon as possible. So, after Masoud and I had our breakfast pho Saturday morning, we went to the Half-Price Book Store next door. And lo and behold, I found it!!! As a matter of fact, they had four copies and I bought them all: one for me, one for Mom, one for Elaine (her BD's in June) and one for my sister (who just had a BD). And what a bargain, they were only $3.98 for a hard-cover copy!!
Oh, and on another upbeat note, one of my fav celeb's is coming to town: Paula Deen "Queen of Southern Cuisine." She's going to be at the Hobby Center on Friday April 27th : "A Conversation With Paula Deen" to publicize her new book "It Ain't All About The Cookin." I wish she was going to be cooking though!
Alot of good things are coming up: this weekend is the Japanese Fest at Hermann Park. Next weekend is the I-Fest downtown (Sam Houston Park).