Peddler’s Village – Photo: L. Weikel
In Like a Lamb
I know today wasn’t the first day of Spring, so the whole ‘in like a lamb’ title to this post might appear premature. But the weather really was quite mild for January 1st.
We rarely venture out over the holidays. But the allure of the mild temperatures and the promise of fulfilling yet another long-standing tradition of a New Year’s Day bookstore run proved irresistible. The added prospect of combining this tradition with our delight in sharing the lights of Peddler’s Village every year provided enough reasons to drag ourselves out of the house.
I’ll give it to Peddler’s Village: the lights did not disappoint. Nor did the Lahaska Bookstore. I revel in the joy browsing in a good bookstore brings to my heart.
The photo of this tree in the heart of Peddler’s Village doesn’t do it justice. But I’m sharing it nonetheless.
I’m also going to tell you what book I selected for myself and refrain from commentary.
I’m pretty sure the title says it all: Education of an Idealist: A Memoir.
It makes me wonder if this year will go out like a lion.
(T-695)