Several of you have been asking when I was going to post my list of books read in 2011 – so here it is!! You may also want to check out my book lists from 2010, 2009, 2008. I only read 42 books this year, down from 53 books last year but I think I [...]
2011 Summer Reading List
August 7, 2011 By 34 Comments
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 [...]
Book Club and French Food Fast!
March 18, 2009 By 8 Comments
It was my turn to host book club yesterday. I enjoy hosting book club but with a couple of busy weeks I hadn’t given it much thought and as of this weekend I hadn’t finished the book yet either! We were reading Obsessive Genius – The Inner World of Marie Curie by Barbara Goldsmith. I enjoyed [...]
2008 Book List
February 23, 2009 By 22 Comments
At the beginning of the year I shared with you that one of my 2008 goals had been to read 100 books in 2008. A rather lofty goal as in 2007 I had only read 28. As you know, I didn’t make my 2008 goal but I did read 31. I have revamped my goal [...]
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 [...]
My Favorite Beach Read
July 21, 2008 By 9 Comments
Thanks to those of you who have been waiting patiently. Several weeks ago I shared in my Summer Reads post that there is a book I love so much that I reread it each year during our Week at the Beach. So for those of you who have been anxiously waiting, here it is – One of [...]
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 [...]
