i say it`s just for kicks.

This morning, I finished reading “Little Children” by Tom Perrotta. I had read his book “Election” a few years ago. I think I like the whole “dark side of suburbia” point of view- things that we think are normal and commonplace can also be seen as quite the opposite. I enjoy this almost enough to become a suburbian myself… but I never wanted that for myself, and if my daughter sells Girl Scout cookies one day, I am moving.

I finished the book, then I went online later in the day to watch the trailer to the movie. Looks basically the same as in my head. I think everyone was cast perfectly. I’m not sure if I’ll ever see the movie, but if I enjoyed Todd Field’s previous work, I think I’d pick this one up at the movie store. The character of Sarah scared me, because I could see myself in her. Fair warning for the future.

Right now, it’s a bit past 3 PM. I’m supposed to be cleaning, and while I have done some, I haven’t gotten anywhere. Waiting for Amanda to come home from working graduation, and Billy’s supposed to come over later to watch “How I Met Your Mother.” I went to a thrift shop earlier to find a living room chair. Instead, I picked up some black and cream espadrilles, a black corduroy jumper, and the self-titled Paul Simon record.

I’ll go back to work now. This is my second official day of having no school. Yay holidays!