Tag: family
Book Report: The unexpected miracle of another day
While there is much loss, much sadness in Ordinary Grace, it is ultimately a hopeful story. Continue reading Book Report: The unexpected miracle of another day
Friday Field Trip: City Cafe’ & Bakery
If this sounds familiar, you’re right. I published it back in May, but thought I’d re-post today. Libby’s story of how she spent the morning of September 11 is very nearly my story. Again, writing what I know. Continue reading Friday Field Trip: City Cafe’ & Bakery
Book Report: Finding ourselves in lost stories
“Lot of stories. Sad thing when stories die for the lack of listenin’ ears.” Continue reading Book Report: Finding ourselves in lost stories
Mid-week Wisdom
Mid-week Wisdom
Quarantine Diary 8: DIY Edition
It’s been a quiet year here at the Valley Wood Home for the Aged. At least since my 70th birthday … Continue reading Quarantine Diary 8: DIY Edition
Book Report: Forgiving the unforgivable
First, let me say how much I learned while reading The Island of Sea Women. I knew nothing of Jeju … Continue reading Book Report: Forgiving the unforgivable
Book Report: A happy marriage of fact and fiction, between work and life
I’ve been an Ann Patchett fan since I read Bel Canto years ago and have read nearly everything she’s written–fiction … Continue reading Book Report: A happy marriage of fact and fiction, between work and life
Book Report: His error was expecting perfection
Having just finished This Tender Land with its compelling, at times breathless, life-and-death narrative, reading Anne Tyler’s Redhead by the … Continue reading Book Report: His error was expecting perfection
