I had big plans for the holiday season – my version of big plans, I mean. That included a lot of reading and resting. Minimal cooking beyond the turkey dinner, the turkey soup and a few other dishes made from turkey leftovers.
Instead, my husband and I got really sick with a nasty virus. Thanks Universe, for another reminder that “The Best Laid Plans” don’t always work out. Have you read that book by Canadian author Terry Fallis? Don’t worry, there’s no quiz on the ending. I haven’t read it either.
It’s one of a growing collection of books on my bookshelf.
I honestly didn’t know what the book was about when it found me. The title pulled me in because, well… isn’t life all about The Best Laid Plans? According to the cover, it’s a “2011 satire on Canadian politics, especially the modern Ottawa version.” I assume it all goes to hell in a hand basket but disregard that spoiler if I happen to be wrong. I doubt I am….
I honestly didn’t know what the book was about when it found me. The title pulled me in because, well… isn’t life all about The Best Laid Plans? According to the cover, it’s a “2011 satire on Canadian politics, especially the modern Ottawa version.” I assume it all goes to hell in a hand basket but disregard that spoiler if I happen to be wrong. I doubt I am….
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