lost in a good book

One of the joys of retirement, I've discovered, is flexibility in how I spend the hours of each day. Now obviously there are things I need to do, places to go, volunteer activities, but I am still able to take tme to read a good book. Reading has always been one of my great joys.  I can remember discovering wonderful books as a pre-teen and teen. The "Little House" series comes to mind. One book I read in high school, "A Town Like Alice" by Nevil Shute inspired my life long desire to go to Australia. A dream I will finally realize next year. I remember, when I was lost in a good book, hearing my mother say "You can't read your life away." Not to worry,I've lead a full life but I still love getting lost in a good book. I was recently talking with a friend about reading late into the night sometimes and she said she has never had that experience. That seems so sad to me.  In case you're wondering what on earth reading has to do with Fathers' Day, I know I inherited my love of reading from my father. The librarian at our little town library when I was growing up remembered my father as having "read every book in the library." Even though he had to quit school at age 16 to go to work as a carpenter with his father, he never quit reading. Thanks for the legacy Dad.