“It’s snowing still,” said Eeyore gloomily. “So it is.” "And freezing.” “Is it?” “Yes,” said Eeyore. “However,” he said, brightening up a little, "we haven’t had an earthquake lately.” ~The House at Pooh Corner, A.A. Milne If you’re like us, January is a hard month. The excitement of the … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, A.A. Milne!
Re-Reading is Fundamental
Happy birthday, James Herriot!
"If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans."~James Herriot As a small child I was blessed to have a mother who was faithful to read to me. Sadly, I’ve forgotten many of those books over the years. But one of the … [Read more...] about Happy birthday, James Herriot!
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