L’arte di non fare niente, the art of doing nothing.

L’arte di non fare niente, the art of doing nothing. I just saw this on another blog and it just struck me. Summer is just the right time to get used to the art of doing nothing. It is hard to do. We have two houses that we rent during the summer and Saturdays are switch day. Lots to do to get ready for the next renters. However during the rest of the week I can try to create down time. There are some things that I have to do- a doctor appointment, checking in with my mom etc. But I really try to sit down each day and have a cup of tea and read something- the newspapers, a magazine,etc. I have finished a couple of books. Two of them my daughter gave to me for Mother's day. The first one I read was Heartburn by Nora Ephron.

This is the cover of the first edition. It is a sad with some funny bits storyL about her marriage and impending divorce from her second husband. It just made me sad- even with her wit and humorous bits thrown in. The second book my daughter gave me was The Storied Life of AJ Fi

kry. I loved this book. Couldn't put it down.I loved the way it was written, the way it was set up with AJ's little synopsis at the beginning of each chapter. Definitely a worthwhile read. I am now reading Girls in Trucks. At the beginning I was really into this book but about halfway through something changed for me. I am not sure what- I like the style of writing but I think I just got tired of the main character Sarah and her whining and antics. Hmmm. I will finish it but I wish I loved the Sarah more.