It was another slow day because I wasn’t feeling my best. I’ve been fighting off a cold for a few days now, and today it decided to semi-incapacitate me. I was well enough to do most normal things (I washed the bathroom floor and toilet), but I decided that a bit of rest wouldn’t be a bad thing since school is starting soon.
I read more of Zinn’s book today. Although I don’t agree with everything he says, he does make some interesting points and I think it’s an important read (especially since I’m a history teacher). Also, I’ve been enjoying keeping up to date on my history learning.
I also plowed through a number of pages in The Memoir of Cleopatra. It's a bit trashy, but I have to admit that I have a soft spot for the book because it’s historical fiction. It’s been a while since I’ve read something in the genre, and I must admit that I’m happy to be back into it. I’ve been enjoying learning about the Roman Empire since historical fiction allows me to discover more about the past in an extremely entertaining way (though I make sure to constantly check the “facts” portrayed in the story).
We watched Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and it was another stinker. It was a teeny bit better than Tron, but not by much. I did enjoy watching in on our computer through Netflix because it was a legitimate copy and we didn’t have any men interrupting the story’s flow by getting up from their seats.
That’s about all the news for now. I’m off to drink some tea, read more of Cleopatra, and get a good night’s rest!
