I have long since finished 'The Secret Life of Bees' but I found so many interesting tidbits in it.  The main character 'Lily' was pondering about people who are named after the months of the year. (I know of three April's, one 'Mae', two June's and one August.) Lily decided  that she would like to be called 'October' and I would have to agree for myself.  May is up there for sure but there is just something about October with all the colours of the leaves, the smell of smoke, cozy sweaters, apple cider, bright cheerful pumpkins and the crisp air on a nice invigorating hike. 

 Some people are named a certain month because that is when they were born. Others simply because their parent favoured the name. There must be people out there with all the names of the months, right? I just haven't met them I suppose.  In 'The Secret Life of Bees four sisters are called April, May June, and August.  When they were younger their mother would allow them their own special birthday month.  They were able to eat all their favourite foods, stay up later and get out of doing household chores.  Can you imagine?  A whole month with no chores, treats and later hours. Sounds to me like a recipe for becoming overweight, overtired and really lazy. BUT I must admit that at first glance it looks really appealing.  Especially since August spent most of her time reading books in her month.  October Johnston wouldn't be too outrageous would it?  Alas, I shall remain Laurie and continue to be half-pint.  In the words of a famous man (Popeye, ha ha) " I am's what I am's."