Object of Beauty

A new development has taken place since our 10 day trip to the mid west. My three year old daughter has taken to sleeping with mommy and or daddy. So nap time has been a challenge. (And nap time is sacred to me- much needed quiet time for mommy). So lately, instead of disrupting the nap- I've taken to bringing up ample reading supplies and spending an hour and half or so in the little twin bed while L sleeps. To be honest- I've taken to loving this time too. I glance over at my heavy- breathing, hot little sleeping girl and feel pure love (so often complicated when she is awake and pouring noodles into her lemonade at dinner time, for example).


My current nap time read is Steve Martin's Object of Beauty. And while it is a good book, I am finding I am becoming more interested in Steve Martin than the protagonist. I am fascinated that a man who is celebrated for his acting and comedy- has such an extensive understanding of art and the art world. He has honed his writing craft and plays the banjo. I think I will read his autobiography next. I am interested in why and how someone so successful in one industry has the courage to immerse himself in other things. Maybe courage isn't the right word- but I get the feeling that he has real interests in art, music, writing and that these interests rather than advancing his career are the driving forces behind his activities. I like that.


I'll let you know what I find out.