What’s it like to be married to an equine practitioner? One who can be called out at all hours, in all kinds of weather, weekdays, weekends, holidays? Justin B. Long found out, and wrote about it in Adventures of the Horse Doctor’s Husband. Yes, he keeps the books for the business, but also drives the truck (often pulling a trailer), shuffles the equipment over muddy pastures, holds IV lines and so on. There are other animals from time to time, but it’s mostly horses here. Do note: these are sick and/or injured animals so there’s not always a happy ending. (I promised no spoilers, but I don’t want any sad surprises, either). All in all, a good read. :-)

Do you remember the kitchen from your childhood? If you are (ahem) of a certain age, you will enjoy The Midcentury Kitchen: America’s Favorite Room: From Workspace to Dreamscape 1940s - 1970s, by Sarah Archer. A nice look at appliances and workspaces designed to make things easier for the cook. Loved the pictures of the kitchens of the various eras, the pamphlets used to promote them and so on. Some friends of my folks had the big pink refrigerator with the foot pedal to open the door. It didn’t take their dog long to figure that out! Worth a look!

Reading Hermit With Dog