Tims and Cynthia are enjoying their stay at the fishing lodge. Despite Cynthia's sprained ankle and confinement, she is enjoying time in their room painting and reading a diary they found by a Dr. O'Donnell. This doctor lived in the area as a boy and much later returned with his wife after being trained and practiced in the States. The diary is from the 1860's and is very fascinating to both Cynthia and Tim and every spare moment they are reading.
Tim was invited to a Bridge game by the doctor who took care of Cynthia. He hated the game but felt obliged to attend. It was held at the fine home, Cartharmore that was built by Dr. O'Donnell. The inside was immense and beautiful but the upper floors were no longer livable and the basement (the old surgery room) was off limits.
The home was now owned by a hateful drunken old women who was the mother of the caretaker of the fishing lodge. She spoke to her son only when absolutely necessary because she despised him choosing his love over her. She was very rude to Tim even though he was a guest. But he had been warned of her demeanor.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Slow going
I'm really having trouble getting into this book. I think partly because I can't find the time to really enjoy reading. I only seem to think, "Oh crap! I haven't read yet!" Anyway, enough of my whining.
Tim finished his day with Liam traveling around the countryside and listening to stories of the Irish people. For Tim, this was not unusual. As a Reverend in the Episcopal Church, he was accustomed to people telling their live adventures. He found that it help him make a better connection. Liam spoke of his father, a lover of books, his stepdaughter Bella, a traditional Irish fiddle player, and his dear wife Anna of whom he was "mad for."
When they arrived back at the inn, Tim found his Cynthia still in their room. She had been sketching, something she loved to do and was quite good at it. Cynthia was an author of a children book series and she did much of her own illustrations. She had also found a large journal in a small library that had been kept by a local doctor in the mid 1800's. Both a lover of books, she read to him the history of the land come to life. They then snuggled for a nap to recover from jet lag.
That evening they enjoyed fresh fish caught by some men who were also guests at the Inn. They visited with them and a small group of ladies who had been friends for decades and loved to travel together. It was a grand time with the innkeepers and their daughter as hosts. Serving figs and homemade ice cream with lemon verbana sauce or rhubard tart for dessert, everyone raved about the fine food.
Tim and Cynthia decided to call it a night. She arrived at the room first. Tim had turned around to go back downstairs for something. Her heard her scream, not once but twice! There was an intruder in their room and he had fled out the window. Tim ran back to the room, Liam following not far behind then quickly calling the authorities. Finally ending the day at about one in the morning, the house finally fell asleep.
Tim finished his day with Liam traveling around the countryside and listening to stories of the Irish people. For Tim, this was not unusual. As a Reverend in the Episcopal Church, he was accustomed to people telling their live adventures. He found that it help him make a better connection. Liam spoke of his father, a lover of books, his stepdaughter Bella, a traditional Irish fiddle player, and his dear wife Anna of whom he was "mad for."
When they arrived back at the inn, Tim found his Cynthia still in their room. She had been sketching, something she loved to do and was quite good at it. Cynthia was an author of a children book series and she did much of her own illustrations. She had also found a large journal in a small library that had been kept by a local doctor in the mid 1800's. Both a lover of books, she read to him the history of the land come to life. They then snuggled for a nap to recover from jet lag.
That evening they enjoyed fresh fish caught by some men who were also guests at the Inn. They visited with them and a small group of ladies who had been friends for decades and loved to travel together. It was a grand time with the innkeepers and their daughter as hosts. Serving figs and homemade ice cream with lemon verbana sauce or rhubard tart for dessert, everyone raved about the fine food.
Tim and Cynthia decided to call it a night. She arrived at the room first. Tim had turned around to go back downstairs for something. Her heard her scream, not once but twice! There was an intruder in their room and he had fled out the window. Tim ran back to the room, Liam following not far behind then quickly calling the authorities. Finally ending the day at about one in the morning, the house finally fell asleep.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Finally!
I finally made time to read for me. Took me long enough. It's harder than I thought it would be to make the time.
"In the Company of Others" by Jan Karon is a continuation of the Mitford Series that she wrote a few years back. How I have missed Father Tim Kavanaugh and his wife Cynthia. It's funny how I was drawn into these novels. My mom read them and passed them to her sisters. I had heard others talk about them. And finally I read them and was hooked.
This new installment is focused solely on Father Tim and his wife as the main characters. They are still somewhat newlyweds as married only a short eight years in the prime of their lives. He has recently turned 70(or is it 71?) and she has turned 64. Celebrating her birthday by taking a trip to Ireland where his ancestors are from, they have planned this long awaited journey several times but until now something has always hindered the trip. Even this time it has been fraught with long waits, flight delays, bad weather, and now a torrential rain while traveling a one lane road driven by a grouchy, begrudging chauffeur. Through Father Tim's eyes these events only conform why he hates to travel. Thank goodness for his wife who always looks for the brighter side!
Now if I can just get back to reading.....
"In the Company of Others" by Jan Karon is a continuation of the Mitford Series that she wrote a few years back. How I have missed Father Tim Kavanaugh and his wife Cynthia. It's funny how I was drawn into these novels. My mom read them and passed them to her sisters. I had heard others talk about them. And finally I read them and was hooked.
This new installment is focused solely on Father Tim and his wife as the main characters. They are still somewhat newlyweds as married only a short eight years in the prime of their lives. He has recently turned 70(or is it 71?) and she has turned 64. Celebrating her birthday by taking a trip to Ireland where his ancestors are from, they have planned this long awaited journey several times but until now something has always hindered the trip. Even this time it has been fraught with long waits, flight delays, bad weather, and now a torrential rain while traveling a one lane road driven by a grouchy, begrudging chauffeur. Through Father Tim's eyes these events only conform why he hates to travel. Thank goodness for his wife who always looks for the brighter side!
Now if I can just get back to reading.....
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)