It's a confusing and terrifying world right now, but it's also perfectly made for a day of just reading.
Normally when I tackle the semi-annual 24-hour readathon, I have a field hockey game to play in the middle or a Whitecaps game to watch. Last October, I took a break to watch the Canadian men's field hockey team play Ireland in the first of a two-game test series - with the winner getting a spot in the Olympics. Now the Olympics have been postponed for a year, the MLS season is on indefinite hold, I haven't played field hockey since March (a 1-0 loss in the playoff finals that still hurts), and that all seems inconsequential against the daily death tolls and economic collapse.
But I feel blessed. I still have my job, my family and friends have their health, and I have a whole day to do nothing but read.
I hope everybody has a fantastic day, whatever you're doing!
Here's my answers to the opening survey:
1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
Vancouver, BC
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
I started with a Stuart McLean collection and am looking forward to finishing by listening to some favourite stories on Spotify.
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
Girl Guide cookies and pizza
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I love to read and write, play the trumpet, play field hockey and golf.
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to?
I'm doing the whole 24 hours this time (naps, notwithstanding). No soccer games to go to or hockey games to play this year!
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