reading

  • Bedside Books

    My freshman daughter has been giving me all of my book recommendations lately, starting with rereading Animal Farm, and now Gone to the Woods: Surviving a Lost Childhood by Gary Paulsen. Animal Farm is a classic and everyone should read… Continue reading

    Bedside Books
  • Bedside Books

    I find when I am busiest, I turn to comfort books. Anybody else? When I am particularly stressed, I reread Little Women, needing some of Marmee’s wisdom. Right now I am continuing to read John Piper’s Joy to the World,… Continue reading

    Bedside Books
  • Bedside Books

    A reader who loves to write or a writer who loves to read? This adventure definitely started with reading, then Mrs. Broglin, a wonderfully encouraging 3rd grade teacher who loved my story about how the robin got its song, and… Continue reading

    Bedside Books
  • Around the World in 80 Books

    Hi all, I am going to try this challenge starting in January. What books should I include? Does anyone want to join me? Continue reading

    Around the World in 80 Books
  • My bookcase

    I did the 1 inch writing exercise from Anne Lamont, focusing on my bookcase in our garage. This space is our family commitment to rest. Only nondigital, peaceful things are allowed. Puzzles of various sizes for guests of various sizes.… Continue reading

    My bookcase