I begin this New Year hesitant and hopeful. I’m not yet prepared to charge or even briskly greet the possibilities of the next 365 days. I feel as if I’m peeking around the corner — looking at new vistas but also comprehending that my scenery will not change dramatically. It has been a year unlike … [Read more...] about Stepping into 2021 {5 books to begin the journey}
A Soul-Shaped Reader
The Wisdom of Kathleen Kelly
In our complicated, divided times, Kathleen Kelly is the hero we need. I’ve long considered Kathleen Kelly to be kindred spirit. She’s a fellow bibliophile and anglophile who makes me want to move to New York City and own a children’s book store. Yes, she is a fictional character. Yes, I may … [Read more...] about The Wisdom of Kathleen Kelly
Mystery Series for Summer that are more than Mindless Page-Turners
{Guest post from my bookish friend and cohort, Tina} I enjoy a good page-turning mystery. When I pick up the newest Mary Higgins Clark, I know I’ll be done with it within two days. However, I won’t walk away feeling attached to the characters or pondering the plot. I’ll have enjoyed the … [Read more...] about Mystery Series for Summer that are more than Mindless Page-Turners
The Books that Saved My Summer
{A guest post from my friend, Tina — you’ll see her around here quite often ;-)} It’s been a strange summer for me, marked by a lingering sadness over the deaths of a family member and a family friend. In the midst of it all — the slow goodbye, the devastating phone call, the questions … [Read more...] about The Books that Saved My Summer
Beach Reads for Summer Respite
"Literature is a luxury; fiction is a necessity." ~G.K. Chesterton Is there anything better than reading books on the beach? In my opinion, no. It's my favorite. Not surprisingly, I have some suggestions for you ;-). {My caveat to you: You'll find that most often, the books that find their … [Read more...] about Beach Reads for Summer Respite
Read with Your Tween Daughter ~ {6 books that infuse courage & character}
As I talk with my girls, two themes often resurface — they must have courage and their character matters. I don’t believe I’m alone in feeling overwhelmed and often anxious with the task of raising girls in this world. What I know is that I want my girls to be courageous, but not without character. … [Read more...] about Read with Your Tween Daughter ~ {6 books that infuse courage & character}
“We had cake and laughter.” {my sentence for the year}
This post was meant to make its appearance at an earlier date — at least for the Chinese New Year. But today, March 4th — March Forth, seemed just right. We have had a wearying year so far. I was sick for six straight weeks. My husband and each of my children battled illness within these weeks … [Read more...] about “We had cake and laughter.” {my sentence for the year}