Just last week, Tim was getting ready to leave for a work trip. As he was pulling his carry-on from the trunk and saying goodbye to our girls, he made a comment about being sad to leave them. Even before the words were out of his mouth, our eyes met and with that glance, he quickly dialed-up the happiness in his voice to end on a positive note. In that moment, our girls went from being sorry to see him go, to being happy and talking about his swift return.
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I’m always taking notes about books I want to read. (Whether or not I get to read them is a story for another day.) This book, about the Chilean miners trapped underground for days, is where I’ll be spending any free time over the holidays. Written by novelist and journalist, Hector Tobar, it has been described as a nonfiction account that reads like a thriller. Author Ann Patchett calls it the best book this year for NPR’s new book club. An excerpt from the interview:
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On the hunt for a fresh pair of glasses, we made the new Warby Parker Frame Studio in Lincoln Park an afternoon excursion.
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