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Book Report: A heroine whose super-power is listening
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Book Report: A heroine whose super-power is listening

I was one of the lucky winners of a copy of local author, Jacci Turner’s latest book, Tree Singer. Entering … Continue reading Book Report: A heroine whose super-power is listening

What Queenie didn’t tell Harold
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What Queenie didn’t tell Harold

“We expect our happiness to come with a sign and bells, but it doesn’t. I loved you and you didn’t know. I loved you and that was enough.” Continue reading What Queenie didn’t tell Harold

Aren’t we all anxious people?
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Aren’t we all anxious people?

“Sometimes two strangers only need one thing in common to find each other sympathetic.” Continue reading Aren’t we all anxious people?

Book Report: For the love of trees
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Book Report: For the love of trees

“The best arguments in the world won’t change a person’s mind. The only thing that can do that is a good story.” Continue reading Book Report: For the love of trees

Bedtime Book Report: Quarantine Edition
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Bedtime Book Report: Quarantine Edition

“…one of the reasons for writing was to poke fun at the reigning glumness in here.” Continue reading Bedtime Book Report: Quarantine Edition

We’ve all come a long way, thanks to Justice Ginsburg
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We’ve all come a long way, thanks to Justice Ginsburg

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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is my hero. And if you’ve seen me in the… Continue reading We’ve all come a long way, thanks to Justice Ginsburg

The unexpected miracle of another day
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The unexpected miracle of another day

While there is much loss, much sadness in Ordinary Grace, it is ultimately a hopeful story. Continue reading The unexpected miracle of another day

Finding ourselves in lost stories
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Finding ourselves in lost stories

“Lot of stories. Sad thing when stories die for the lack of listenin’ ears.” Continue reading Finding ourselves in lost stories

Talk about a rebellious teenager!
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Talk about a rebellious teenager!

“I did not hesitate to be disagreeable to preserve my independence.” Continue reading Talk about a rebellious teenager!

Three books that helped me escape
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Three books that helped me escape

After months of sheltering in place, I found myself more distractible than I like. You too? Reading my normal fare—historical … Continue reading Three books that helped me escape

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