I am reading a very good historical novel "Figures in Silk" by Vanora Bennett. It is a historical novel set in the time of the ascension of Richard III to the throne of England. The author uses a lot of historical fact and people and included a good reading list.

While in Boston, I went to see the movie "The Soloist." It is about a man living on the street and his talent and his mental illness. I thought it was pretty good, and sensitive, but I didn't feel like I really learned anything I didn't already know. And what did the raccoons have to do with it?

The trip to Boston was Great, actually better than I thought. I saw all the history stuff (most of which has been turned into commercial enterprises like Starbucks) Harvard, Salem, Fenway Park, Boston Garden, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and enjoyed some live music called Barn Star at a restaurant called BeeHive.
Food in Boston is great, with lots of local sea food, but also a lot of international flare.
When we got home, I read a little book called "The Uncommon Reader" by Alan Bennett. It is a little book about how reading and then writing can change our lives and how we view others.