Bookish

Yes it is that time of year, when I and a few of my compadres challenge ourselves to read more novels. It is 

NAJUREMONOMO!!

Please join us for a little silly and a lot of fun.

I've already advanced from my previous seasons by finishing one novel today!   

It was a short one but it counts.  It was a simple novel, but it was absolutely the right thing to read at this time of year and at this point of my life.

The Secret Garden, by Frances Hodgson Burnet

For most of us, this has always been seen as a childrens book, but it was first published as a serial story in an adult magazine.  Reading it as an adult is wonderfu.  Its simple message is that the garden will heal, that fresh spring air will heal, that positive thinking will heal. 

A fine little sermonette clothed in a light tale.  Perfect reading for the darkest days of winter.

And in case you didn't notice,  It is getting lighter earlier every single day.  

    Date              sunrise        sunset         length of day   difference        noon alt

Jan 3, 2011	8:50 AM	4:27 PM	7h 37m 07s	+ 1m 26s	12:38 PM	13.7°	147.104
Jan 4, 2011	8:49 AM	4:28 PM	7h 38m 40s	+ 1m 33s	12:39 PM	13.8°	147.104
Jan 5, 2011	8:49 AM	4:29 PM	7h 40m 20s	+ 1m 39s	12:39 PM	13.9°	147.105
Jan 6, 2011	8:49 AM	4:31 PM	7h 42m 05s	+ 1m 45s	12:40 PM	14.0°	147.107
Jan 7, 2011	8:48 AM	4:32 PM	7h 43m 57s	+ 1m 52s	12:40 PM	14.2°	147.109
Jan 8, 2011	8:48 AM	4:34 PM	7h 45m 55s	+ 1m 58s	12:40 PM	14.3°	147.111
Jan 9, 2011	8:47 AM	4:35 PM	7h 47m 59s	+ 2m 03s	12:41 PM	14.4°	147.115

  Now doesn't that just warm the cockles of your heart?