The weekend and a book recommendation

Well, what a happy weekend we had Chez Warden. After doing my first Body Combat since moving to Lincoln (ow, pain, oh the pain!) Saturday was spent on a Warden adventure. We ended up at a lovely village called Woodhall Spa famous for its cinema in the woods and for being the home of English Golf. There is also a rather impressive cake shop...just in case you are ever passing through. A walk in the dense, humid Lincolnshire air and afternoon tea in the woods. Lovely! The Pastor was away yesterday so we had two lovely old gents providing the sermons. All good stuff as usual. We even took a picnic to the marina to enjoy the sunshine.

Today I finished A Voyage for Madmen, based on the 1968 round the world yacht race. D recommended it to me. It is an incredible story and describes the experiences of the nine men in vivid detail. I think what will stay with me is the age-old question, 'what is the point?' All the men asked themselves that question at some stage in the journey. The nine had different intentions in this question but it remained key for them all. It is a question I have asked many a time and I seem to ask it most when I achieve my goals. Isn't it strange when get all you want, it is only then that you realise a little of the futility of it all. There is always something else, something more/better/more impressive etc. We are strange beings, huh? Anyways, give this book a read and be amazed at the tenacity and complexity of the human mind.

Today has been another happy day of book writing. I am still bashing through the argument for the Language Chapter. It is proving to be a little difficult to clarify. I have no doubt that it will come shining through by the end of the week.

Life is peaceful and quiet Chez Warden at present and we are enjoying it very much. It certainly won't stay this way forever but I'm glad for time to think, walk and write. Just wait until term approaches!

CSW