Another way too early morning, 

but at least I wasn't awakened by Brownie during the night.

I read while I sipped my morning coffee, and since I am already past page 700 no doubt I will finish the book at some point today.  Like Tom, I look forward to reading some of Noah Gordon's other books.

There are a number of things I'd like to accomplish before Marcela arrives this morning, though I did get the floors swept and mopped yesterday.  However since she's known me a long time (almost 40 years) she is well aware <g> that Martha Stewart doesn't live here.  

After I finish up on the computer I'll get started on my list.