The weather is finally cooperating. Of course it's cooperating so well, that now the pool is the only place you can hang outside. Wait a minute, that sounds like complaining, and I am definitely not complaining...I love this weather, unless the central air calfs out, then you'd better look out.

In other news, I just finished reading Prisoner of Tehran by Marina Nemat. It was a fascinating, if terrifying story about Nemat's experience as a prisoner in Iran's notorious prison, Evin. And while I'll add it to the ever-lengthening list of horrifying events that unfortunately only seem to draw public attention after a more 'public' persona encounters them (read: photo journalist Zahra Kazemi), I have to say that I was hoping the book would also delve more into how Nemat coped once she arrived in Canada and how she handled experiencing the culture shock that I would assume goes hand in hand with coming from a war-torn country to live in a relatively peaceful country like Canada.

Having said all that, I would highly recommend the book. It is a fascinating and educating look at life in Iran and I'm grateful for the added insight into the political and religious complexities of the country.

Hubby and I bought a pool yesterday. Seems like cheap entertainment for the family. Now if only the weather would cooperate. Summer is short enough here as it is without a weeks worth of 20 degree (barely) weather.

In other news, a quick rant actually...if I see another blog from someone who is just as busy as I am, I think I'm gonna cry. I really have no excuse and this is the perfect place to journal. Let me amend myself...I think I'll save the crying for something actually tragic and just start writing.

And finally, I found out last night that Venus is the planet associated with my sign and have been researching the symbol for the Love GODDESS. I think I'm going to get one tattooed on me. Anyone have artwork for said tattoo and also suggestions for where it should go on the body??