I remember hearing of Don Quixote in high school. The Advanced Spanish classes were having to read it in Spanish. I tried then to read it in English and did not finish; as a matter of fact, I barely started before becoming disenchanted and giving up. In college, I found it on my list of Outstanding Fiction for College Bound Students and tried again. Again, I failed.

Perhaps I should have watched an animated version; I believe there is one, but I never got around to reading this classic. This time I have checked out the audiobook and must admit I am not having much luck with it. I have only started, but it seems silly and pointless, and I have zero empathy for Quixote so far. I will give it a go, however, and report back in on my success or lack thereof.

I need to read some more poetry, both the novels in verse and children’s anthologies nominated for the Cybils awards and some of my blogging friends’ collections which I have purchased but not read at this point.

I need to read more non-fiction. I have been devouring novels and literary fiction like a starving man, but I need to have more variety, so that’s a short-term goal I’m setting as of this post.

I have my “work” cut out for me–LOTS of reading ahead. At least this is something enjoyable I WANT to do, not a chore or a task demanded of me for a job or assignment. I am blessed not to be teaching while I iron out my health issues, and while I miss my classes immensely, I am making good use of my time reading, learning, and challenging myself every day.

Thanks for listening to my random thoughts tonight.

RAE