Friday, 22 May 2009
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Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books
By Azar Nafisi
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There's always a reason to celebrate when it reaches Memorial Day. It's the first holiday I get off since New Year's Day. Seriously, the five-month (almost six-month) stretch is such a killer! But, woohoo! VACATION. and of course, I'm not doing anything much, just hanging out with family. ah, paid vacation, so nice.
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Remember last year when it was FREEZING and RAINY at my brother's graduation? How funny was it that it was rainy this year, too?!! I drove past Highland High last night on my way home and all the parents had umbrellas and all that while crossing the street...I couldn't help wondering if Highland did the Rainy Day plan, where the student body would be split in half: one half to the auditorium, the other to the gym. Who knows. The stadium lights were on, so i'm assuming they forged ahead and the graduates got soaked...again.
So, i'm wondering if next year will be rainy, too? Keep it in mind, guys!
Also, I found a back way onto the Highland campus, from our neighborhood. So cool. When we have kids and they go to Highland, they will have an easier way to get there.
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Speaking of high school, I got a notice for my 10-year reunion. It costs $89/ticket!!!!!!!! who in their right mind wants to pay that much for dinner and socializing? NOT ME. I think it would be fun to see old classmates, but seriously...$89.
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School is officially over. Providence's graduation is this coming Tuesday. It's exciting. This year there are four girl graduates. Since Paul has been at Providence, I've realized how cool it is to go to a small school. It's so much more personal on graduation day. You really know all your teachers and they really care about you. Anyway, there are pluses and minuses to private Christian schools. This is definitely a big plus.
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I've joined a book club. My small group ladies have formed one with some other women at church. I'm really excited to be participating in a book club again. In college, a group of friends and I started one. We all took turns choosing a book and leading the discussion. Mine was The Westing Game. It was fun, but life got too busy and we stopped. And one of my roommates thought it was so dorky.
Whatever. Anyway, we're reading Reading Lolita in Tehran, if you want to follow along with us.-----------------
On the book publishing front: I finally submitted it for review (review is regarded loosely because they don't review content, only format) and now am waiting for the proof copy (that I got for free!). I hope it looks great.
Happy Long Memorial Weekend!
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