I am so ready for this weekend (there’s a rumor we’re getting rain. Yay!) What is your spirit oil? I got brain power. I’m trying this Big Picture Class. Buy a book, help the flood relief fund. The most beautiful library in each US state. This makes me want to take film photos again. Things you can learn from the Doctor. (yes,… Read More
Archives for August 2016
Janine Mendenhall’s ‘Starving Hearts’ Prize Pack Giveaway
Will Annette’s search for love and acceptance replace the loss and hurt in her heart? Find out in Janine Mendenhall’s book one, Starving Hearts, of the Triangular Trade Trilogy. Since her assault, Miss Annette Chetwynd has been plagued by nightmares and worries about an arranged marriage. But she yearns to find her anonymous rescuer. Unfortunately, her health and intellect prevent it. Both repel… Read More
Things My Grandfather Taught Me
Yesterday we laid my Grandfather to rest (wasn’t he so handsome?) He was an amazing man, and he will be greatly missed. He’s been in my mind a lot this week and we’ve prepared for the funeral—and yesterday was the perfect, rainy day. In my mind funerals always happen on rainy, dreary days. This is a super short list of some… Read More
Book Report: July
Had a good run last month! Always looking for more to put on my TBR stack. I’d love to hear any recommendations! Through the Woods | Emily Carroll: Diving back into graphic novels. This one was strange. I like the fact that each chapter was a short story of sorts. Each story had its on creepy aspect (I’m thinking like… Read More
Join Barbara Cameron for the ‘Seasons in Paradise’ Facebook Party
Sam Stoltzfus left the Amish community and followed his older brother into the Englisch world, walking away from a chance for love. Is there more to Sam’s leaving the Amish community than what he says? Find out in Barbara Cameron’s new book, Seasons in Paradise. Join Barbara and other readers on Facebook on August 16th for a fun author chat party at 8:00 PM EDT… Read More
Have a rad weekend
This weekend is filled with parties celebrating my five-year-old! Enjoy these fun links I’ve found around the web this week. Diving into trying to understand my succulents and make them thrive! (and hopefully propagating some of them will help!) Interesting way Jane Austen edited her novels. Excited to make tons of these for quick breakfasts before school (which generally means… Read More
Dana Mentink’s ‘Fetching Sweetness’ Prize Pack Giveaway
A recipe for love and loss, merriment and mayhem, fun and faith in the backwoods of the Pacific Northwest can only be found in Fetching Sweetness by Dana Mentink. It should have been so simple for Stephanie Pink: Retrieve a reclusive author’s valuable new manuscript and be promoted to a full-fledged literary agent. But when the author’s canine companion, Sweetness, makes a break for… Read More