grey_whiskers *APPROVED*. I like what C.S. Lewis said, that eating and reading are two pleasures that combine admirably. It would be a kind of blasphemy to read poetry at table. What one wants is a sort of gossipy, formless book that can be opened anywhere (I believe he recommended Tristam Shandy for this purpose.)
Oh, but that I had time to sleep and FReep.
Oh, but that I had time to sleep and FReep and eat.
Oh, but that I had time so sleep and FReep and eat and read.
Oh, but that I had time so sleep and FReep and eat and read and spend time with my wife.
Oh, but that I had time so sleep and FReep and eat and read and spend time with my wife and lift weights.
Oh, but that I had time so sleep and FReep and eat and read and spend time with my wife and lift weights and ride my bike.
Oh, but that I had time so sleep and FReep and eat and read and spend time with my wife and lift weights and ride my bike and cook.
Oh, but that I had time so sleep and FReep and eat and read and spend time with my wife and lift weights and ride my bike and cook and mow the grass.
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Oh, but that I had time at all!
Most would say..why keep reading the same book? Its a big favorite of all time.
I agree with you! Some books are like old friends.
It’s funny that you mentioned this because just this afternoon I told my son that it’s time to re-read Les Miserables. Been too long. I like to take a looooong time to read it because it’s written so beautifully!