Story

One of the highlights of life has always been the presence of 'Story', in it. There is always a bit of Story around the SconeLady, whether it be an audiobook buzzing in her ear, or a story-ish podcast, or a television series someone has recommended. Or - (just wait for it) - an actual book! Whatever it may be, there is some storyline weaving its way round the SconeLady's head. I love it.

Right now one of these storylines happens to be a true favorite. It has been read numerous times since possibly as long ago as 40 years, and its wonderful pages have never wearied this reader. It is book #5 in the Anne of Green Gables series, 'Anne's House of Dreams'. 

Every two years or so, out come the Anne books. Start to finish, I am caught up in the sweet delight of this other red-headed orphan called Anne. L.M. Montgomery is a master at crafting a significant life out of one simple girl. The ending of one book urges the reader to dash immediately toward the next. Each is solid. Humorous. Sweet. Enthralling. Fun!

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'Green Gables', Prince Edward Island   

This one, #5, begins in a place every Anne reader has been wishing for. Her wedding. We had experienced the adventure of Anne's first appearance at Green Gables; her bosom friendship with Diana Barry; her humiliating outbursts toward Mrs. Rachel Lynde (who did deserve it, after all), and the worst, most embarrassing occasion of being called 'carrots' by Gilbert Blythe. Poor Gilbert paid a dear price for that one mistake, which took years to mend. But it did, in fact, mend - and we all got our wish at long last. 

Today, I finished Anne's House of Dreams. It was so good, I wish I hadn't. But now I get to open the next, and then - the next. Hooray!

Story is, as I mentioned, one of the great highlights of life. It is lovely when it takes you places you have never been; when it introduces you to people and thoughts you have never known; when it leaves you with a sweet desire for all good and worthy things.

It is a theme we could all benefit from. An asset, not a liability. We sure could use more of that.

See you along the way!

the SconeLady

The SconeLady finishes 'Anne's House of Dreams'

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