readin

i think annie's and my IQ went up at least 10 points just by disconnecting the cable :) i just finished two books. the first is an account of the first winter ascent of mt. mickinley in alaska, called "minuse 198 degrees". yes, they actually experienced said temperature (with wind chill included). rather harrowing, as you might expect. mickinely (denali is its native name) is a mountain i have a desire to possibly climb someday (in the summer however), so it was quite an interesting read. i also just finished prodigal summer by barbara kingsolver (thanks mom). very cool book, with a lot of scientific biological perspective. anne karenina is staring me in the face from accross the room with a nasty dog-ear right in the middel, so i have to go. peace and love!