A-Z: "A" is for April Fools, Arlee Bird & the A-Z Challenge

Okay so I'm not doing A-Z Challenge this year.  I know I did a heck of a job last year, but I just can't do it.  Blogging every day?  Really?  Nope.  Not gonna happen...APRIL FOOLS!  Okay that was a bad one for April Fools' Day.  Sorry.  I had to get that out of the way.  Have you pulled any April Fool's jokes today?  

A-Z Challenge 2013

This is my second year participating in the A-Z Challenge.  The best part of the challenge is networking with other writer/bloggers and the other is it forces you to be organized.  

Before I start my A-Z, I wanted to give a huge thanks to another "A" part of my post..."Arlee" Bird at Tossing It Out . Arlee is the founder of this insane blog challenge so I wanted to express my gratitude with a HUGE round of applause.   Thanks, Arlee!

"A" Theme for A-Z 

And now...onto to A-Z challenge. I decided to dedicate my A-Z theme this year to Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales.  I remember reading this when I was younger and being enthralled. Since then I've always had a fondness for The Canterbury Tales.  For me, his tales provide a window into what life was like in the fourteenth century.  Even back then I recall how he painted a vivid picture of people, their personalities, habits and so forth.  I loved it.  He brilliantly created characters that have kept people debating, discussing and thankfully reading for centuries.  Not that many authors can say that.  I love how despite how much time has passed, Chaucer continues to entertain countless readers.  It's hard to believe these tales were unfinished.  I'm a huge fan of classic literature and since I haven't posted about a creepy classic in some time, I figured why the heck not. 

Are you a fan of Chaucer?  Which one is your favorite tale?  Character?  Are you participating in the A-Z Challenge?  Have you stopped by and thanks Arlee?  

Have a great Monday!

Mina B.