Archive for 2008
Review: The Safety of Secrets by Delaune Michel
“Now we’re just alike.” So Begins Fiona and Patricia’s friendship that warm autumn morning in first grade in Lake Charles, Louisiana, their bond forged ever closer by Fiona’s abusive mother and Patricia’s neglectful one. Their relationship is a source of continuity and strength through their move to LA to become actresses; through Fiona’s marriage and…
Read MoreFinal Days of Giving
So, my final days of giving were days spent with friends and family. On Friday I spent the evening with my friend Tammy having a girls night out. We had such a great time, but fortunately I was more of the receiver because Tammy treated me for my recent birthday. But, while we were out,…
Read MoreThe Secret Life of Bees
I read this book quite awhile ago and truly enjoyed the book. Then on Friday, I went to the movie. WOW! If you loved the book, you will truly love the movie. Usually my typical line is “The book is always better than the movie”, but this time I think both were equally fabulous. The…
Read MoreStill Giving: Days 5, 6, and 7
On Tuesday I spent the afternoon with my family and husband’s family watching our nephew play football. On Wednesday, I did the same thing I do every Wednesday. I attend a Bible Study called BSF (Bible Study Fellowship). Every Wednesday morning I go early and watch a few children while the leaders pray before we…
Read MoreGiving days 3 and 4
How’s the giving going for you? Is it easier than you thought? Yesterday we went to church, so it was easy to write a check and give to the church. We also had friends over in the afternoon, sharing food and fellowship with eachother. This summer I was in charge of our Vacation Bible School…
Read Moremy giving days 1 and 2
I have begun the 10 DAY GIVE! So far, nothing that I have given is earth shattering or huge on any level…but I haven’t really gone anywhere to do anything big. Yesterday, I took time to sit down and play my daughter’s favorite game, Cariboo with her. Tonight, we were treated to a visit from…
Read MoreThe Give Begins
A week or so ago, I signed up to participate in the 10-Day Give being sponsored by a Christian blog. I thought it was a great idea and wanted encourage others I know to do the same. I want to be a part of making other’s lives better, but with everything going on in my…
Read MoreReview: Every Freaking Day with Rachell Ray by Elizabeth Hilts
This book is an unauthorized parody of Rachael Ray who is well known for her cooking and travel shows on the Food Network, and her daytime talk show, as well as her magazine “Every Day with Rachael Ray”. I recently won this book and since I am a subscriber to the real Every Day magazine…
Read More36 is here!
So, I turned 36 on Friday. Where did I think I would be at 36 when I was 18 and dreaming about my future. I know I imagined I would be married and a mom. I know at 18 I imagined that I would be married to someone different than who I am now…and that’s…
Read MoreGiveaway: Hannah’s Dream
Booking Mama is giving away 3 signed copies of Hannah’s Dream by Diane Hammond. You can read her review and a chat with the author herehttp://bookingmama.blogspot.com/. I really think this sounds like a fabulous book and thought you might too! If you fell in love with the elephant in the book Water for Elephants then…
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