yes, the annual blog where i wish everyone a holiday no one but bostonians celebrate

(go trent and trey’s mom tomorrow as she runs the streets of boston)

“Last Hunger Season” by Thurow – read on the nook last week – excellent all-ages account of the fight to end hunger in Kenya – western Kenya still has a “hunger season” where families have to make choices like starve or send money to the school so that they’re kids can go to school – amazing – and sad – makes you want to support US efforts to help – great, great read

“Rafa” by Nadal – he’s a tennis player – pretty successful one (like first to win 10 slams by 24) – he probably talked the book out to a writer in spanish – so the differences in language – much less culture – is pretty interesting – reminded me of the beckham book i read – international stars seem to be more down to earth than american ones – it’s surprising to find that out – anyway, nadal was done with school at like 16, but he’s full of insight and wisdom – not to mention guts (i love running and seeing a five-hour tennis match – that’s a marathon match indeed)

remember, the seventh grade has a wonderful book “we love parades” now available at your friendly online bookstore to purchase and enjoy

sincerely,

mafeld