Webs that tangle us
+ my thoughts on A Little Liar by Mitch Albom
A letter to the spider on my sofa
Dear Resident Sofa Spider,
I hope this letter finds you well, or at least as well as a spider can be in the wild world of sofa-dom. First off, let me commend you on your choice of real estate.
Our sofa is quite comfortable, isn't it? It's the perfect spot for lounging, napping, and apparently spider-ing.
I must admit, when I first discovered your presence, I was taken aback. I mean, who wouldn't be surprised to find a tiny eight-legged squatter in their living room? But as days turned into weeks and weeks into months, I've grown quite fond of having you around.
You are a quirky housemate, albeit one with far too many legs and a penchant for staying out of sight until the moment I least expect it.
But you’ve never been a bother.
Are you practicing for some kind of spider olympics? If so, I'll gladly serve as your cheer girl, as long as you promise not to invite any of your arachnid friends over for a training session. I like you. May not like them. I hope you understand.
Beyond your athletic prowess I want you to know that you've brought something unexpected into my life: a sense of companionship while I’m reading. I’ve always been a solo reader. Deep in my book, minding my business. Then there you are on my book spine, inches from my nose, minding your business too!
It's comforting to know that there's a tiny creature sharing my space, even if our interactions are mostly one-sided and involve me shrieking and flailing my limbs around.
As much as I may joke about vacuuming you up or releasing you into the wilds of my third floor balcony, know that I appreciate your presence. You've woven yourself into the fabric of our home (literally), and for that, you'll always have a place in my heart (figuratively).
May your webs be forever filled with bountiful catches.
Mo
A god honest book review
for a book that had me sobbing on the sofa
But questioning a madman is like interrogating a spider. They both go on spinning their webs until someone squashes them out of existence.
~ The Little Liar by Mitch Albom
I like to believe I have read every single book Mitch has ever written, at least twice. Except this one because I finished reading it last month.
At the heart of the story is eleven-year-old Nico Krispis, a boy known for his unwavering honesty.
When the Nazis invade his home in Salonika, Greece, Nico finds himself faced with an impossible choice: to save his family, he must convince fellow Jewish residents to board trains headed to "new homes" promised with safety and jobs.
Unaware of the cruel deception, Nico dutifully reassures passengers daily, only to realize too late that he has unwittingly sent his loved ones and countless others to their doom at Auschwitz. Traumatized by his unwitting role in the tragedy, Nico retreats into a world of lies.
Mitch Albom's 'The Little Liar' is a masterpiece that surpasses even his most celebrated works, including The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto.
As a devoted fan who has devoured everything Albom has ever written, I didn't think it was possible for him to outdo himself.
This book had me experience a whirlwind of emotions, from sobbing on the sofa to giggling with joy, sighing with relief, and boiling with anger, all within the same chapter.
Tell me about your favorite books & authors in the comments below! Have you read Mitch Albom?
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absolutely love this saturday post. You're just magnificent. my favourite book so far is eleven minutes by paulo coelho. You should give it a read.
Oh my word, Sis!! I totally get you. Although, if a spider appeared on my couch, I would definitely relocate him to a better spot immediately. Because I'm an old lady. I can't have him jumping out and scaring me half to death. If he wants to hang in the corner though, I'm cool with that. Just so I'm clear, when I walk through a spider web, and that happens often because I am outside often, you definitely want the cameras rolling on that one because that freaks me out a little. My hair is so big, there is probably a spider condo in there, unbeknownst to me and I can't have that. Thanks for sharing. XO