I’ve always enjoyed being physically mobile, and I looked forward to a few hours of friendly hockey over the holidays. For that reason I rented the ice for January 2nd for 90 minutes. In our town businesses and individuals rent the ice for hours every day during the Christmas Break for those who like to skate. One of those times on December 29 led to forced confinement for me. Sliding in for a stop during a game that day I hit a rut and landed hard on my left hip. In the days that followed I learned the literal meaning of “a pain in the butt”. What most of the time in my experience has always only been a bit of soreness this time turned out prolonged difficulties sitting down and doing things we usually do automatically and without any thought like putting on socks. Sitting at my computer was almost impossible for more than a few minutes. Needless to say I watched from the stands as family and friends enjoyed the ice I had rented on for January 2nd.
So what could I do? My wife had given me a Kobo Arc for Christmas and I made extended use of it. One of the books I read was “The Lost Souls of Angelkov” by Linda Holeman. It’s an interesting story. It takes place in mid 1800 Russia. The kidnapping of the son of an aristocratic family creates plenty suspense. Most interesting to me was the life described by the author of that time period in Russia. She remembered stories her grandmother told that shaped that part of the story.
Those of you who enjoy historical fiction and suspense will like this read.
Books and banter by W.H.Manke 
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