Tulips

I buy myself flowers to celebrate big occasions. Going out to dinner can be pricey and you can only enjoy the meal right for a moment with a few people. Clothing is a great treat because you can be reminded of your accomplishment but it's a private celebration. There's something wonderful and fresh about flowers. It brightens everyone's day and brings a smile to everyone's face. What isn't to love about sharing your joy with others?

Faulkner's "As I Lay Dying" was the most difficult book I've ever read because of the narrative. Faulkner wrote each chapter in the voice of a different character. The intelligence of the character and the vocabulary of the character varied significantly from one another. The younger or less well read each character was, the more focus it took out of me.

It was most definitely worth the effort because I felt a real sense of accomplishment when I finished. It was also a wonderful story told with the voices of fascinating people, filled with secrecy and heartache. A truly rewarding literary experience.