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Book Report: An unexpected rainbow
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Book Report: An unexpected rainbow

“I have found solace in living long enough to understand and forgive the person I once was.” Continue reading Book Report: An unexpected rainbow

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

Love is why I carry a hanky
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Love is why I carry a hanky

Throughout my life, I’ve gone through cycles of birthday parties, bridal and baby showers. Now is the time for goodbyes. Continue reading Love is why I carry a hanky

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

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Monday Morning Motivation

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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

Book Report: To read or not to read
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Book Report: To read or not to read

This novel is stylistically challenging. Each of the characters— fictional and historic– speaks or relates the speech of another without much connecting tissue. Continue reading Book Report: To read or not to read

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Book report: A kindness to those you leave behind

“A loved one wishes to inherit nice things from you. Not all things from you.” This is a dear little … Continue reading Book report: A kindness to those you leave behind

Book report: If you love a curmudgeon, read this book
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Book report: If you love a curmudgeon, read this book

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman has been on my cyber nightstand for a long time. Then the Swedish … Continue reading Book report: If you love a curmudgeon, read this book

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Book review: A matter of life and death

If you learned your life was nearly over, how would you choose to live? Dr. Paul Kalanithi, the author of … Continue reading Book review: A matter of life and death

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