Squinting my Eyes Open…
…at 5:05am. Good Morning! I am trying to get my day in gear.
I am reading a new book, The Dry Grass of August. I picked it up at the library on Saturday. It is "new" fiction. It is very interesting. It takes place in the South during the 1950s when things were very racist. If you ask me, I believe it is STILL racist in the South. It never fails to amaze me when I go home. I hate it!
So far, the book is about a family with four children. There are 3 girls and one boy: Stella, June, Puddin’, and Davie. The father drinks alot and beats June often. The mother seems very unhappy in this marriage – go figure. Who would let their husband take a belt to their young daughter?! She should have left him long ago but he has a good job. Oh well… Anyway, they left NC to visit a relative in FL. The father did not go. Yay! In the book, the family refers to their maid as "the girl". She cannot go in restaurants with them or stay in the same motel with them. Her room in FL, while visiting relatives, is in the sweltering attic.
Other than reading a good book, life is the same. I subbed in Middle School yesterday and will be in another Middle School today.
Oh! My bank gave their members an "appreciation" surprise. The bank deposited from $25 to $1000 in member accounts. The amount is based upon the number of deposits you made this year and payment on your loans. Mine was >$25<$1000. I am happy. Ever little bit helps, right?
I watched a movie last night; it was strange—Blue Valentine. Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling were in it. It is a love story, but it is nothing like Romeo and Juliet. Seems like it is one that happens too often in our society.
Oops..it is 5:46am! I better jump in the shower and get ready to rock and roll. I have to leave the house around 7am ish. Have a great week!
Wow, wished my bank done that!!! How awesome!!! I’m happy for you:)
Warning Comment
yeah wish my bank did that!!! lol – the book sounds good.
Warning Comment
i grew up in the south. i would so love to move to tennessee when angela and kurt retire. that would be nice for my bank to do but i won’t hold my breath. the book sounds interesting. might have to go to the library and see if they have it. take care,
Warning Comment
Warning Comment
The book sounds interesting. I know there is still plenty of prejudice everywhere. I’m sure the South is really racist and I know Texas is. It’s sad because the person doing all the hating doesn’t realize they are the one feeling their hate, not anyone else. Very self-defeating! I saw Blue Valentine. I kind of liked it although it was depressing.
Warning Comment
In my opinion, racism is rampant in this country, both ways. I had a black friend who moved from here to the South and I asked if he was worried about the racism down there. He told me that the only difference between NY and the south is that down there you know who hates you. Here, they’ll smile at you while sticking a knife in your belly. Good deal at the bank! I love nice surprises likethat.
Warning Comment
I work for a bank. It would never be that generous.
Warning Comment