Book Meme!

I was not tagged because samsarapine does not tag people. I approve of this!

The directions:

1. Grab the nearest book.
2. Open the book to page 123.
3. Find the fifth sentence.
4. Post the text of the next 4 sentences on your LJ along with these instructions.
5. Don't you dare dig for that "cool" or "intellectual" book in your closet! I know you were thinking about it! Just pick up whatever is closest.
6. Tag five people Do this if you feel like it!

The nearest book is, in fact, one that I finished reading on the Metro, but it's still here in my workday tote bag:

But woes! Page 123 is, in fact, a full-page illustration!!! So, I'm doing page 124:

"Certainly. Come up."

A black arc appeared noiselessly in the flesh of the tower, a lightless curtain parting to reveal nothing but further and deeper darknesses. With a knowing glance towards me, the Witch entered the fissure, and I trotted in behind her.

"I know the dark well; it and I have become fast friends ... ."

From The Orphan's Tales, Volume 1: In the Night Garden by Catherynne M. Valente.

"Snowmageddon" Is What the Press Call It ...

I disagree with the name - I don't think we're in a battle, really, because it's not a contest - Mother Nature has us all whipped without trying.

The Mr. has gone back out to shovel some more. I did a stint earlier - it was about halfway up my thighs ... .

Our house, with the walk and steps shoveled, as well as a little path to the semi-cleared street (where I was standing)

Looking down the side street, around the corner. Note the amount of snow clinging to the branches and power lines.

There are a few more pix here.