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I recently shared this review in my Facebook book

I recently shared this review in my Facebook book club (link in bio). It’s for Anxious People, by Frederik Backman.

Are you the right reader for this book? Watch and find out.

🥢🐉 I wanted to like this one. With Chinese N

🥢🐉 I wanted to like this one. With Chinese New Year coming up on February 1, I thought this might be a good recommendation. After all, it won a Newbery Honor in 1976.

But it fell flat for me. I mean, the writing is good. It flows. But it’s boring. It takes pages and pages for the characters to do anything.

One thing the book does do is share a child’s emigration story from China to San Francisco. Life is harsh. Work hours are long. The Chinese emigrants band together to help one another.

The boy’s father has a passion for mechanics and flight. He labors as a washman and deliveryman for the Demons (white people).

The book does show discrimination. It also shows kindness from a Demon family.

As you know, the Newbery award is issued annually to recognize outstanding children’s books. Of course, grownups determine the award. There’s a list of criteria.

But I doubt children were consulted when the award was being considered for this one.

It’s not a bad read, but I ended uo feeling like, “Okay. Check that one off my list.”

What book would you recommend instead for children who want to learn about China (or parents who want to show them)?

OR Did you love the book? Tell me why. I invite respectful, opposing views. 🥢🐉

Why would I post this mess??? Because it’s real

Why would I post this mess???

Because it’s real.

I don’t keep every book …

Only the ones that speak to me—somehow.

These are the keepers.

The rest will find good homes from the local thrift store.

Don’t feel like you have to keep every book.

Just the ones you’ll re-read or reference.

It’s very liberating, actually. This mess.

It’s on its way to progress called a bookshelf …

For keeps.

I made this date night mix and match list for my h

I made this date night mix and match list for my husband so he could choose one of each.

He didn’t choose the library 📚 this time, but we have gone on lots of dates with books (usually a book store).

Have you ever done date night at the library or a book store? We both love to read, so it’s a great option for both of us. ❤️

I’d love to hear where you’ve been and what books you’ve read together. The only book (besides scriptures) we’ve ever read together is Summer of the Monkeys. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Covid is yet again teaching us to have patience an

Covid is yet again teaching us to have patience and to really focus on faith.

I have stopped looking at much of social media. I glance at the news to stay informed. But it’s too disturbing to focus on things outside my control.

But uncertainty isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It can strengthen our faith, if we let it.

I’ve been studying the Old Testament with a renewed focus. I have the time, and I intensely feel the need.

Today as I read, I liked the Lord’s constant repeat “and it is good.” After each day of the Creation He says this.

He didn’t wait until the end of the project to declare it. He said it often during the process.

I want to be more like that. I think we should give ourselves a pat on the back every day for the things we did well.

There are always things we can do better, and we should note those, striving to do better.

But we MUST also acknowledge all the good we do each day. ☀️

📚Pictured are the tools I’m using to enhance my reading efforts of the Old Testament in the KJV Bible. There’s also a podcast and YouTube videos to go with. @dontmissthisstudy

Do books speak to you? Then you’ll relate to thi

Do books speak to you? Then you’ll relate to this read. Sarah Dove is a bookworm librarian. Books speak to her. Sometimes they tell her who needs to read them.

Dove Pond, named after Sarah’s family, is a small town desperately in need of saving. It’s economically very much in the red.

Cue Grace, a new single mom who arrives in town with her sister’s daughter and the foster mom who rescued her years ago.

This is a heartwarming story, though a bit cheesy for me in spots. Still, it was a light, fun read.

I recommend checking this one out at the library. For me, it’s not a keeper book, but I did enjoy reading it.

My most recent writing project … finished! This

My most recent writing project … finished! This is my Aunt Karen’s life history. She’s an amazing lady, and I was so excited when my cousin Randon hired me to write it for her.

We started it as a Mother’s Day gift. I interviewed her twice and wrote 15 pages (single space). She then became my editor and made sure I got the facts straight.

Because of a busy summer and two eye procedures, the book wasn’t completed until December. But we got it done BEFORE Christmas!!!

It turned out so well, and I’m so proud of it and the wonderful lady who’s agreed to share her life history with family. This is definitely a family treasure. ❤️

How many of us got books for Christmas? (I picked

How many of us got books for Christmas? (I picked out my own.)

I absolutely love Christmas afternoon and the few days after. It’s deluxe reading time.

My next book is These Silent Woods, by Kimi Cunningham Grant. A good friend who’s read it says it’s most excellent. Can’t wait!

Merry Christmas—from me to you! Enjoy your time

Merry Christmas—from me to you! Enjoy your time with family, read a fun book, and do some good in this world!

Planning a bit ahead for New Year’s? I created t

Planning a bit ahead for New Year’s? I created this beautiful printable of Auld Lang Syne lyrics because I couldn’t find anything like it and needed it for our family party.

We didn’t sing all the verses, but it’s certainly interesting to read all of them.

Plus the printable is festive and doubles as fun decor if you frame it or set it at a table.

Access it thru the link in my bio.

Typically, I am a Newbery Award fan, but I’m sti

Typically, I am a Newbery Award fan, but I’m still trying to decide how I feel about this one.

The title is pulled from scripture —Romans 9:13, which the protagonist feels is final proof that God doesn’t love her.

Born a twin, Sarah Louise was the first. But her younger sister, Caroline, gets all the attention. She’s prettier, smarter, more talented.

Even their childhood friend marries Caroline, though he was best buddies all growing up with Sarah.

The Captain, who’s a grandpa age to her, pays for Caroline to attend music school far away from the island where they live.

Eventually the book’s plot straightens out in favor of Sarah Louise as an adult.

But early twists, like her as a teen having a crush on the old man, were just weird to me. In fact, I wonder what a teen reader would think. Probably ewww.

I often read Newberys with my youngest son. We have a set of them, and this book is part of the set.

I’m glad I read this just for me. It’s a quick read, as youth books often are.

Have you read this one? I’m torn whether to recommend it.

Finally we have some snow worth celebrating! So we

Finally we have some snow worth celebrating! So we did! ❄️

When I was a kid, it was a given that we’d get lots of snow every winter. Now it’s often just a couple of storms.

My youngest had never been on a resort tubing hill, so off we went!

At this stage of life, tubing fits my abilities. 🤣 We also enjoy snowmobiling, but it’s been years since I’ve skied. And I’ve only snowshoed a couple of times.

If you have snow, what’s your “thing” to enjoy it?

Taking a little break from all the Christmas crazi

Taking a little break from all the Christmas craziness. Family snuggle time at our favorite staycation spot, then tubing!!!

We love down time, and, of course, I brought a good book. More about that soon. ❤️

What are you doing to enjoy the holidays?

Our elf is a bit naughty sometimes. I also have bo

Our elf is a bit naughty sometimes. I also have boys. So this is the humor we get.

I thought we were going to escape the whole elf thing because my oldest son never cared about it.

Ten-plus years later and my second son’s friend had one so we had to get one too. 🤣

It’s actually been fun over the years. We don’t do anything extravagant with our elf. Mostly he hides. This pic is about as creative as he gets.

Are you doing the elf this year? Do you do all the Pinterest ideas or just keep it simple?

Holy heavy snow! Merry Christmas to us!!! ❄️☃️

Yesterday we had zero on the ground.

Did you get snow too?

This is my favorite Christmas children’s story.

This is my favorite Christmas children’s story. 😍

I love the lessons it teaches. Simplicity. Work ethic. Gifts from the heart. Money isn’t everything.

If you don’t have this one in your collection to read to your children, you might consider adding it.

What’s your favorite children’s Christmas book?

Cute Christmas bookmark idea! Have access to one o

Cute Christmas bookmark idea! Have access to one of those photo booths at your local shopping mall? Pop inside and do some crazy poses. The result is such a fun memento. ❤️

Merry Christmas! Happy Holiday Reading! 🎄

Have you seen the latest Christmas book by JK Rowl

Have you seen the latest Christmas book by JK Rowling? My son and I are reading it aloud to each other at night.

I share a quick book review here in case you’re interested in the book too. 🐷🎄

My beloved Paraguayans focus on Christ during Chri

My beloved Paraguayans focus on Christ during Christmas. I love them for their beautiful tradition of making Nativities. They give Baby Jesus gifts of food: watermelon, all kinds of other fruits, and chipa (kind of like a bagel).

If you have a moment, I invite you to take a look at this short video that’s accompanied by their beautiful harp music. ❤️

Sharing charming Christmas stories and books NOW.

Sharing charming Christmas stories and books NOW. Join my Facebook Book Club. Link in BIO. 🎄

I found this adorable book at a year-round Christmas boutique.

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I recently shared this review in my Facebook book

I recently shared this review in my Facebook book club (link in bio). It’s for Anxious People, by Frederik Backman.

Are you the right reader for this book? Watch and find out.

🥢🐉 I wanted to like this one. With Chinese N

🥢🐉 I wanted to like this one. With Chinese New Year coming up on February 1, I thought this might be a good recommendation. After all, it won a Newbery Honor in 1976.

But it fell flat for me. I mean, the writing is good. It flows. But it’s boring. It takes pages and pages for the characters to do anything.

One thing the book does do is share a child’s emigration story from China to San Francisco. Life is harsh. Work hours are long. The Chinese emigrants band together to help one another.

The boy’s father has a passion for mechanics and flight. He labors as a washman and deliveryman for the Demons (white people).

The book does show discrimination. It also shows kindness from a Demon family.

As you know, the Newbery award is issued annually to recognize outstanding children’s books. Of course, grownups determine the award. There’s a list of criteria.

But I doubt children were consulted when the award was being considered for this one.

It’s not a bad read, but I ended uo feeling like, “Okay. Check that one off my list.”

What book would you recommend instead for children who want to learn about China (or parents who want to show them)?

OR Did you love the book? Tell me why. I invite respectful, opposing views. 🥢🐉

Why would I post this mess??? Because it’s real

Why would I post this mess???

Because it’s real.

I don’t keep every book …

Only the ones that speak to me—somehow.

These are the keepers.

The rest will find good homes from the local thrift store.

Don’t feel like you have to keep every book.

Just the ones you’ll re-read or reference.

It’s very liberating, actually. This mess.

It’s on its way to progress called a bookshelf …

For keeps.

I made this date night mix and match list for my h

I made this date night mix and match list for my husband so he could choose one of each.

He didn’t choose the library 📚 this time, but we have gone on lots of dates with books (usually a book store).

Have you ever done date night at the library or a book store? We both love to read, so it’s a great option for both of us. ❤️

I’d love to hear where you’ve been and what books you’ve read together. The only book (besides scriptures) we’ve ever read together is Summer of the Monkeys. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Covid is yet again teaching us to have patience an

Covid is yet again teaching us to have patience and to really focus on faith.

I have stopped looking at much of social media. I glance at the news to stay informed. But it’s too disturbing to focus on things outside my control.

But uncertainty isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It can strengthen our faith, if we let it.

I’ve been studying the Old Testament with a renewed focus. I have the time, and I intensely feel the need.

Today as I read, I liked the Lord’s constant repeat “and it is good.” After each day of the Creation He says this.

He didn’t wait until the end of the project to declare it. He said it often during the process.

I want to be more like that. I think we should give ourselves a pat on the back every day for the things we did well.

There are always things we can do better, and we should note those, striving to do better.

But we MUST also acknowledge all the good we do each day. ☀️

📚Pictured are the tools I’m using to enhance my reading efforts of the Old Testament in the KJV Bible. There’s also a podcast and YouTube videos to go with. @dontmissthisstudy

Do books speak to you? Then you’ll relate to thi

Do books speak to you? Then you’ll relate to this read. Sarah Dove is a bookworm librarian. Books speak to her. Sometimes they tell her who needs to read them.

Dove Pond, named after Sarah’s family, is a small town desperately in need of saving. It’s economically very much in the red.

Cue Grace, a new single mom who arrives in town with her sister’s daughter and the foster mom who rescued her years ago.

This is a heartwarming story, though a bit cheesy for me in spots. Still, it was a light, fun read.

I recommend checking this one out at the library. For me, it’s not a keeper book, but I did enjoy reading it.

My most recent writing project … finished! This

My most recent writing project … finished! This is my Aunt Karen’s life history. She’s an amazing lady, and I was so excited when my cousin Randon hired me to write it for her.

We started it as a Mother’s Day gift. I interviewed her twice and wrote 15 pages (single space). She then became my editor and made sure I got the facts straight.

Because of a busy summer and two eye procedures, the book wasn’t completed until December. But we got it done BEFORE Christmas!!!

It turned out so well, and I’m so proud of it and the wonderful lady who’s agreed to share her life history with family. This is definitely a family treasure. ❤️

How many of us got books for Christmas? (I picked

How many of us got books for Christmas? (I picked out my own.)

I absolutely love Christmas afternoon and the few days after. It’s deluxe reading time.

My next book is These Silent Woods, by Kimi Cunningham Grant. A good friend who’s read it says it’s most excellent. Can’t wait!

Merry Christmas—from me to you! Enjoy your time

Merry Christmas—from me to you! Enjoy your time with family, read a fun book, and do some good in this world!

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