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It's been quiet here! How is everyone doing? I don't know what this new normal will look like quite yet, but probably not a lot different than what I'm doing now. I've got a good group of friends at church, two neighbors who are becoming better friends each day, and Beth and Daniel close by. Last night, Beth came by to…
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Notes from my review of UP FROM DUST by Heather Kaufman (5+), an evocative novel that becomes one of my favorite books of all time. Kaufman has done her homework when it comes to research, which enables her to create a fascinating and compelling backstory for Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. Nowhere does she contradict what…
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Connie, you amaze me with your reading challenges. I signed up for a few in the Christian Fiction Devourers group, but gave up trying. I'm just enjoying reading whatever appeals at the moment - or whatever came in at the library. I'm about halfway through UP FROM DUST: MARTHA'S STORY by by Heather Kaufman and it is really…
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Connie, I'm so glad to hear that about THE DIVINE PROVERB OF STREUSEL because I got it as one of my Hoopla picks before the month ran out. And although I'm not a suspense fan, I might try MIDNIGHT ON THE MISSISSIPPI because I enjoy southern settings so much.
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The weather warmed up enough to get out and walk, so that's what I did. I had to force myself, or else I would still be reading. And it wasn't long, but I needed to start somewhere. About 30 minutes with 2 brief visits with neighbors in their yards. So a very good afternoon!
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Kim, it's so hard to balance multiple medicines! I wish cholesterol could be lowered naturally, but that's not often the way things work, unfortunately. Praying that it all works out for what your body needs. We are blessed to live close to Milligan University, a Christian liberal arts college. Last Thursday, Beth and I…
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Cindy - So glad you're over your cold! Safe travels, wherever you are. Seems like you're travelling a lot. Is this more, or are you just getting back to normal after Covid?
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Christian fiction (highest rating on down) ... THE CHRISTMAS PORTRAIT by Phyllis Clark Nichols - 5+ DEAD WRONG by Vannetta Chapman - 5 A PLACE TO HEAL by Allie Pleiter - 5 AN AMISH SECOND CHRISTMAS anthology - 4 A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS TEA anthology - 3.5 KNOWING YOU by Tracie Peterson - 3.5 CALLING ON THE MATCHMAKER by Jody…
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Have any of you read books by Valerie Comer? I remember liking one of hers many years ago, so I started on her first book in the Farm Fresh series, RASPBERRIES & VINEGAR. It's very good, much more than a light romance.
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So glad you got to be in service last Sunday, Kim! Zoom is great, but nothing takes the place of in-person worship. I went to church and it felt so very good to be with everyone. My Sunday School class has a great community feel that means so much all the time, but especially now. Beth went with me to take my 2-year-old…
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Thank you, Cindy. I did see your post and treasure all our friendships in this group. Today will be busy and bittersweet, so I wanted to check in early. I've been taking it slow, lingering over coffee this morning. I'll start going over some music soon... Did I mention that I'm playing for Dwight's service? Beth is also…
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Connie, I remember reading REBELLIOUS HEART and enjoying it so much. Hedlund is such a good storyteller with great chemistry between characters. There's no excuse for the direction her later books are taking and I am so disappointed.
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Thank you, Kim and Connie. Your friendship and prayers mean everything. I pray that Wade's recovery is still going well. I've enjoyed having a few quiet days before the memorial service on Saturday. We've started a little paperwork, but mainly been going through pictures and deciding what to display on the picture table.…
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Dear friends, it's good to be here! The last three days have seemed surreal after Dwight's passing. Even though his health had been slowly deteriorating, it was still a shock when his heart suddenly stopped on Saturday morning. Daniel, Beth's husband, said that sometimes, when a person is nearing the end, it's like a chain…
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Kim, I keep thinking if only... If only Biden hadn't been elected. If only George Floyd had lived. If only someone had the backbone to stop the liberals/socialists in their tracks. I don't like our political system because you have to give favors in order to get what you want, and elected officials lose their moral compass…
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Connie, there's an author who used to write some buccaneer/pirate type of stories and I can't think of her name. Seems like one of her books had "Charles Towne" in the title. Oh! It was MaryLu Tyndall. Christian Fiction Devourers on Goodreads has a good variety of challenges, many of which look like fun, but I decided just…
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I would get tired of that much snow, Connie. Our problem was cold temps on top of the snow, but roads were better today. Down to 9 tonight and 0 on Saturday, then warming up after that. Dwight was able to eat some oatmeal and applesauce, in addition to juice and water, so that's an improvement over yesterday. His doctor's…
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There's lots of pretty towns in Tennessee, Kim. Crab Orchard sounds delightful and I can understand the sudden snow surprise. Weather seems to change quickly here. This has been a weekend that I'd like to forget! We had high winds on Friday/Saturday, causing a tree to fall across a road not far from us on Saturday morning…
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Is Overdrive (Tennessee R.E.A.D.S.) the same thing as Cloud Library? Probably not, but just wondered.
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Kim, how does bison compare with beef? How sweet that Wade cooked for you! Does he do that often?
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I just read the best book, THE CHRISTMAS PORTRAIT by Phyllis Clark Nichols. 5+* My thoughts: A CHRISTMAS PORTRAIT is a poignant, coming-of-age story that begins with the passing of 10-year-old Kate's Mama from cancer, then becomes about family love, support, faith, and kindness. It spans the months from the mother's death…
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I like to think that maybe the surrounding mountains shield us from some severe weather, but I could be totally off base. The mountains have had snow accumulations a couple of times, where we've only had a light dusting. A low of 7 degrees is predicted next Tuesday, then back into the teens or higher. Cindy, we moved from…
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Connie, books like the one you mentioned by Fabry are my favorite type, but I have to slip in lighter reads between them. Sometimes they hit very close to home, don't they? Well, I finished Jody Hedlund's newest book and probably won't read any more of her later books. I thought surely it was self published, only to…
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Connie, that's a lot of snow in your forecast! We've had a couple of light dustings, but the ground has been too warm for anything to stick. Occasional snow or rain/snow icons appear on our extended forecast, so we'll have to see what happens. Several people have recommended the bedside potty that you and Kim mentioned,…
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What a great way to exercise while traveling, Cindy! I hope your trip continues to go well. Kim, it seems like Biden and the liberals (one in the same) want to blame everything bad on either climate change or conservatives. I don't dare say more for fear I couldn't stop. Dwight came home yesterday, a huge praise! He's…
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Cindy, I read the first two books in the YADA YADA series many years ago and loved them. Found them life changing, even. My goal is to start all over and read through the whole series, even the spin-off series. I'm about ready to start book #1.
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Connie, I was thrilled to hear that Bill was able to go to church. That had to have meant the world to both of you. And on the other hand, sorry that you had to rely on Zoom, Kim. I had never heard of Zoom before Covid and am thankful for how that technology allowed us to still get together in uncertain times. But there's…
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Connie - I haven't read Jody Hedlund in a long time, but like you, I've enjoyed her earlier books. Has her writing style changed, or are they more steamy? I actually started one of hers last night, CALLING ON THE MATCHMAKER. It focuses on the physical a little more than most CF, but I love the characters and storyline so…
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I haven't read much this year... until late November, that is. Now I want to read all the time! Several of these were novellas. Christian Fiction... AN ALASKAN CHRISTMAS PROMISE by Belle Calhoune (Love Inspired) - 3.5 A CROSS-COUNTRY CHRISTMAS by Courtney Walsh - 3.5 THE CHRISTMAS HUMMINGBIRD by Davis Bunn - 3.5 THE…
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We're all works in progress, Cindy! Coffee and peanut butter cookies sounds good, though. Today was sunny, so I got a good walk in. There's a 37% chance of snow tomorrow, so we'll see what happens.
