Discover new reading spots
A bench under a leafy tree on a cool summer day reminded me of the simple joy to read outside.
My standby reading places include the break room at work, the Beloit Public Library and my apartment.
A recent visit to Beloit College to interview the new president, Scott Bierman, opened my eyes to another place: the campus’ Poetry Garden.
I have passed the garden on each of my visits to the college, but until that sunny day and feeling the cool relief the garden offered from the heat I had never thought to read there.
Bierman encouraged me to return to campus on non-work matters such as that.
So, when I had an hour to kill after work one day, I did.
I lay on my back on one of the wooden benches and cracked open my book of the moment: “Witness” by Sandra Brown (another garage sale find).
I wanted to stay there.
Aside from my paperback, I could only see the tree branches and pockets of sky, thus helping me plummet in the story with no distractions.
I hope to return to the spot, perhaps when I don’t need a microwave to heat my packed lunch.
Next time, though, I might try to bring a cushion for my head.
