Today, I delved into Elena Ferrante's captivating novel My Brilliant Friend. This acclaimed book hailed as the #1 Book of the 21st Century by the New York Times, weaves a timeless tale of the enduring bond between two women from Naples. With its rich character development and evocative historical setting, it stands alongside other character-driven works of literary fiction.

The Naked Gardener
A Benefit of Living Alone?
Thanks to my friend Deb, who is a master gardener, I’ve been able to transform my once barren Apartment 3B into a welcoming and green home. Deb expertly helped me choose and repot plants. Now, I proudly care for four self-watering plants and five others. Every Sunday, I spend time watering, misting, rotating, inspecting, and chatting with them. Recently, I’ve started tending to my plants before getting dressed on Sunday mornings. Living alone, I’ve become quite comfortable being a naked gardener.