A Good Read

Well, now is the time of year when people are looking to get out of town for a few days and get away from the cold. Inevitably they find themselves coming to the Library, looking for "A Good Read". Something light and something fun. Good Beach Books like 'The Devil Wears Prada" or perhaps a thrilling Grisham novel.

But sadly, many quality books are left behind, never getting the opportunity to also, "go on vacation." No these books are considered "Classics" and are assigned as Homework. Sure, it has its perks, their words are the Canon of our culture, but once, just once they want break out of their shackles and prove once and for all that they too are just as fun as that "Best Selling Thriller".


So I decided to take a classic on my vacation a couple of weeks ago. I chose Charles Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities" as my companion and together we were gonna have fun.


Here are some pictures:


Here, Charles and I are taking in a Florida Panthers game. The Panthers beat the Washington Capitals 7-1 that night and Charles loved the game. He even danced to the "Ol Hockey Game" song.

On the right Charles playing Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz on his Nintendo Wii. He really loved the simplicity of the new motion sensitive controller. Especially the fact that he doesn't need two hands to play it either, which of course leaves the other hand available to hold a frosty beverage.

Charles meets a girl. She seems nice, Not exactly who I pictured Charles to go for, but to each his own.

Here Charles and Sidney are enjoying a Romantic Evening out together. I have to admit, that while I'm happy for Charles and all I'm starting to feel a little left out right now. I mean I know he has been homework for so long now that he really needs to losen up and enjoy life. Carpe Diem! and all that, but I'm a little resentful of getting the "Third Wheel" status.

WELL NOW THAT JUST TEARS IT! YOU TRY AND BE NICE TO A GUY! I just hope he can live with the consequences of his actions!