Books

I have started to read Uncle Tom’s Cabin and it is very entertaining. Since it was written in 1855 the language is different and hard to navigate. Just when I thought I got used to the writing, she throws in some old language slave slang and now I am really stumped. I can figure out most of what they are saying but sentences like these: “Mother’s bar’ls is like dat ar widder’s, Mas’r George was reading ’bout in de good book,-dey never fails” are beyond me. Oh well…

Harriet, the author, describes the black culture at the time, and it is interesting to compare it to the black culture today…they are very different. She also ponders if, and how, slavery will end. Reading the book 150 years later, I know their future and all the answers to the questions she asks. I wish I could say to the charaters, “Be patient and wait because freedom is coming soon.” I guess I know what God feels when we ask Him questions about the future.  

p.s. My husband hit a home run at the softball game last night. I am so proud of him!