But, in the meantime I'm thinking of all the advantages to keeping him in-utero indefinitely.
- I won't have to give him the "sex-talk", ever.
- I won't have to figure out how to teach him to shave or pee standing up.
- I won't have to worry about drugs (altho' I do miss the occasional Motr.in for myself) or alcohol.
- Sleep will continue to be interrupted by contractions--which I can remain lying in bed during as opposed to a baby who must have a diaper changed.
- He won't have to go to middle school (a place and time infamous for cruelty).
Finally, I can indulge my love of science fiction and fantasy "literature" without any guilt and eat ice-cream every day--because I've been pregnant for almost 10 months (dang it!).
Which brings me to the book I read yesterday (yes, yesterday, mostly in one sitting). OA.TH OF FEALTY, by Elizabeth Mo.on--an offshoot of an amazing series (The Deeds of Paksennarion) which she wrote 20 years ago. And, I have to say, it had all of the elements of a great fantasy book--women/girls kicking butt and saving the kingdom; characters of peasant/base birth who are later revealed to be royalty; prophecy/fate (how very Presbyterian) as an inevitable part of the life course of each character; choices about the use and abuse of power, both physical and metaphysical; the intervention/interest of the gods in the lives of humans; hidden evils revealed; it was very well written; and it stands alone--no need to search out the sequel or prequel!
The only regret I have is that I read it in one day. But, I have that response to most "junk" books--that was fun while it lasted! So, what's your favorite junk book of the moment?
Extra credit if it contains vampires or women with swords...
1 comment:
sorry - no vampires or swords, but a series that I have read over and over and had my children listen to, over and over is the Emily Pollifax series. A senior citizen who becomes a CIA spy, complete with black belt in Karate. She is delightful!
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