Rose cream soda (I use Ramblin’) + vanilla bean ice cream = my newest obsession. It is delectable.

Rose Cream Soda Float
Rose cream soda (I use Ramblin’) + vanilla bean ice cream = my newest obsession. It is delectable.

Rose Cream Soda Float
Ophelia by John William Waterhouse, 1894:

Ophelia by John William Waterhouse, 1894
I love both the quiet, contemplative quality of this photo of the American novelist and the layered textures/patterns of the various fabrics.

Ellen Glasgow

A Cup of Tea by Lilla Cabot Perry. Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

William Godwin Quote
The engraving is by Charles Knight. Original artist unknown.

Ophelia, circa 1873. Engraving by Charles Knight.
This is my response to the Weekly Photo Challenge: The Road Taken.

Kayakers Near Scioto Audubon
The surprise is that it was warm enough, in February, for kayakers to be on the river. It was nearly 80 degrees!
Ophelia by John William Waterhouse, 1910:

Ophelia by John William Waterhouse, 1910
It was nearly 80 degrees on Friday, 24 February. In Ohio. Odd (and worrisome), yet glorious.

Downtown. February 2017.
What is on your end-of-winter book list? I’m finishing up preliminary work for my novella; as a result, I haven’t been able to devote too much time to reading. Here’s where I’m at this month…
Since 1st February, I’ve finished:
I’m Currently Reading:
Which book on your list do you most look forward to reading, and why?
Please share with me in the comments!