A bit of quiet

I was just now reading an on-line newspaper from my chosen home in my home country. You know you've picked a quiet spot to live when the newspaper contains absolutely NOTHING! There was a bit of local sport news, but that's it. A few obituaries, one flat for sale, but that's it! How lovely is that?

I have a bit of quiet today since Munchkin #1 is home sick from school. Poor guy - fever, sore throat, headache. I gave him a bit of Brufen, and he seems happy enough to sit and watch cartoons.

What have I done today? Chatted on-line with a dear cousin back in the home country. He is very busy these days, and we hadn't communicated for months. It was lovely. And, I've done a load of laundry, a load of dishes, and I've been working on finishing a book I borrowed by Philip Jenkins, "The Next Christendom: The Coming of Global Christianity." Now, before folks get concerned about the title, the book is actually about how the 'demographics' of Christianity are shifting from the U.S. and North Europe more 'Southward' to borrow from the author. It's been an interesting read. And no worries, nothing about mass conversions or anything. I'm about halfway through it, and I really need to return it next week.

I can certainly notice that the season here is changing. The humidity is down, the dust is down, and the air seems crystal clear. One can now see for a great distance. It certainly makes for beautiful afternoons.

Well, I must go check on the Munchkin and find a cup of tea or coffee or something. I'm feeling a touch sleepy!

Peace.