It was cool and crisp here this morning – an inspiring and invigorating start to 2015. Now, after an embarrassingly scenic morning walk (dear readers, I am sorry you don’t live here. It must be difficult for you), I am looking forward to spending the rest of the day reading. I am almost done the excellent How to be a Heroine by Samantha Ellis, which has been reminding me how differently each reader reacts to the same story. We have very different feelings towards some books (she doesn’t like Emma Woodhouse, which, obviously, I find inconceivable) but that is no barrier to my enjoyment of this engaging and highly entertaining memoir. Once that is done, I’ll have a tower of books to choose from – a rather overwhelming prospect, actually. Shall I go for Nevil Shute? Ruth Ozeki? Guy Gavriel Kay? Alistair Cooke? There is nothing nicer than starting a new year with plenty of options!
The Captive Reader 
I agree the views are stupendous!
Have a wonderful new year.
Thanks, same to you!
So beautiful! Is that out by Pitt Lake/Pitt Meadows? That dike looks slightly familiar – a friend took us out there a few years ago. Totally envious. Cold up here in the Cariboo, and freezing rain tonight – everything is a sheet of ice over crunchy snow, and it’s supposed to be in the minus 20s again in a few days. But the days are getting longer! Hope the new year is good to you, Claire. 🙂
It is! We walked along the Alouette River dikes and it was the perfect day for it – the views in every direction were stunning. It’s warming up here now but it’s supposed to get seriously wet – no scenic vistas this weekend. Stay warm and all the best to you for 2015!
It was a glorious day in the Lower Mainland yesterday! I think we all did the same thing – a brisk walk in the sunshine, home to read. I spent the day reading Ann Patchett’s Bel Canto. What a book! Here’s to a great reading year!
Happy New Year!
Wasn’t it stunning? We are so lucky to live here!
Happy New Year, Claire.
Same to you, Cat.
What a view to wake up to! Confirms Vancouver being at the top of my wish list–travel-wise, that is. A stack of books in waiting is always a good thing.
I hope you make it here soon!
Gorgeous! Louisiana is beautiful sometimes, but it has not been putting its best foot forward this week. It’s been dreary and chilly (but not cold enough to be fun-cold!) and no sunshine at all. I did see a blue heron this morning though, which was cool. But no picture.
The rain has started again here (it’s Vancouver, rain is our default weather) but it was definitely fun to get out and enjoy such a clear, beautiful day!
So beautiful! Happy new year!
Thanks!
Ohhhh I would love to visit Vancouver. I have yet to see a bad picture. So beautiful.
I hope you make it here one day. It is indeed very beautiful.