In June I accomplished one of my “reading” goals. I had never read the Harry Potter books, I know, shame on me. My children thought I was a bad mother so I had to redeem myself. I started back in October and I am proud to announce that I did it – I read all [...]
Beach Read
July 3, 2009 By 5 Comments
We are enjoying our Week at the Beach! I just had to leave a quick post to share this year’s beach read. What could be better than a beautiful sunset on the beach and a good book!? Thanks to my friend Jane I am enjoying both. Thanks Jane for your recommendation and for sharing your [...]
Repeat Reads
October 6, 2008 By 17 Comments
Several times this past week Tessa has disappeared. This is where I usually find her… …in her bed reading. Like many other teenagers and adult woman she is in love with the story of Bella and Edward. This is not the first time she has read Twilight. No – it is the THIRD time! Don’t [...]
Book Club Ideas
September 20, 2008 By 21 Comments
It is my turn to choose the book for our book club to read. Since you were all such great help with ideas for my meal planning class I thought I’d ask for your help on this one too. I’d love to hear what you or your book club has been reading lately! Any suggestions [...]
Summertime Reads
June 30, 2008 By 6 Comments
School has been officially out now for two weeks at our house. The first week was spent at Girls Camp so this week was our first “official” week of summer. There is always an adjustment period. The girls think that since it is summer they can stay up as late as they want and [...]
Recommended Read – The Last Lecture
June 16, 2008 By 8 Comments
How many times does it take to get your attention? I have decided to takes three times to get mine. I have had several experiences the last couple of months that, finally, after hearing or seeing something the third time I figured someone was trying to send me a message and I should do [...]
By My Bed…..
May 1, 2008 By 14 Comments
As a child I loved books and I loved to read. Thanks to a mother who loved to read I have been a life long reader. One of my favorite childhood memories was our weekly trip to the library in my hometown of Kenosha, Wisconsin. In fact, Kenosha had a seperate children’s library, an old church [...]
Recommended Reads- The Fred Factor
October 5, 2007 By 3 Comments
Each Friday, I would like to share with you one of my “Recommended Reads” – something I have been reading recently that I think is worth sharing. I am a pretty avid reader – about a book a week. I try to keep a balance to my reading mixing self-improvement, fiction and non-fiction. I love reading [...]
