Saturday morning

bites,books,and buildings
An omelet filled with dried cranberries, spinach, and Vermont cheddar was a great way to start a sunny, summer morning, and a pleasant, satisfying meal to enjoy while planning out the week-end.
  It was light, puffy, and airy...clearly french omelet style with lots of whisking.

   Every bite was a delight, with just the right amount of tang from the berries, tempered by the tender whole baby spinach leaves and creamy smooth flavor of melted cheddar. 

 Heavenly taste... which leads into one of my favorite Saturday morning pastimes .... used book sales, which help satisfy my appetite for reading.
  We lingered a bit over our coffee refill then headed up the 2 blocks to this fundraiser

 at the Unitarian Memorial Church in Fairhaven center. (in their parish room)

Built in 1901, it's a wonderful example of the fifteenth century English Gothic style.  I could try to explain its interesting history and describe the incredible workmanship that created the wood carvings, sculptures, and colorful glass windows of this magnificent building but I know I would not do it justice.  I've included links, if you're interested in reading and seeing more. (I took these pics with my phone so they're not the best)

HERE for history

HERE and HERE for exterior images, carvings

My take at this book sale filled a bag and included:

A House in Sicily by Daphne Phelps
At 34 she inherits a beautiful house in Taomina (1947, post WWII).  She stayed for the next 50 years and has published her story (autobiographical).  I've visited this area and can't wait to read of her adventures.

August Heat by Andrea Camilleri
I only just recently learned of this prolific Italian mystery writer, so when I saw this 2009 translation at the book sale I felt like I had received a very early Christmas gift.
Following Inspector Salvo Montalbano on this case will be my introduction to his works.

Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin (book one of A Song of Ice and Fire)
It promises the fantasy, adventure, mystery, and romance of the HBO series, expanded and enhanced as only the written word can do.  Have talked of reading this series for months but never got around to getting the book.

The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary
Yes, it's old (1978) and it's spine is taped.  But it's a sturdy hardcover that I plan on picking up and browsing through occasionally to boost my chances of at least being somewhat competitive when playing the game with others.  I did not know quey was a young cow or ae meant one.  Those that spelled them out on the board didn't know either, saying "I only know it's an official word."  These people (mostly family members) seem to have a whole different vocabulary...only used when rearranging letter tiles on the board.  I suggested a new rule... that they need to give the definition and use it in a sentence.....so far, they've overridden me.


This steel-cut tiara, c.1900 might have been worn to the Church's commemoration (where Mark Twain was present)  which also makes their book sale relevant since I saw his novels offered on the classics' table.

Have a great day,