I'm several pages into 'Book 2'...and am muddling through what appears to be the Johnny Fontaine story. Last left off at his friend Nino meeting up with Deanna Dunn.

I knew this minutae would come and have to admit to finding it 'mildly' interesting...but just the same am anxious to get back to the Corleone family.

I'll count my blessings and bide my time...all that 'Dr. Jules' crap lies ahead!!!

Apple

A wise and frugal government, which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned - this is the sum of good government.

- THOMAS JEFFERSON