Archive for December, 2008

Thursday Thirteen, Oops I Dropped It!

By • Dec 31st, 2008 • Category: Thursday Thirteen

As we get ready to ring in another year, I thought it would be a good idea to share some of the crazy (and not so crazy) things that get dropped on New Years Day. Note that because I live in PA most of my items are concentrated in this state.  I was actually quite surprised at some [...]



Calling All Book Bloggers

By • Dec 31st, 2008 • Category: Thinking Out Loud

To others, who want to share blog links, let me know and I will add you to the list. Note–this is NOT a popularity contest, nor is it one where I’m looking to link a whole bunch of folks.



Around the Corner, Books and More

By • Dec 31st, 2008 • Category: The Warmest Wednesday

Hey folks…we’re getting ready to welcome another New Year…in the spirit of the season…here’s a few questions: What plans do you have for New Year’s Eve?  Or how will you bring in the New Year? What’s on your menu for New Year’s Day Dinner? Do you have any New Year’s superstitions?  If so, share one [...]



Wordless Wednesday, In Memory Of

By • Dec 30th, 2008 • Category: Wordless Wednesday

Verdina Showell April  1st, 1959 – December 24th, 2008   ORDER MY STEPS WIND BENEATH MY WINGS BY Bette Midler



Well Done, My Good and Faithful Servant

By • Dec 30th, 2008 • Category: Triumphant Tuesday

 I blog about everything else…so I saw it only fitting to blog about what I’m feeling today.  Let me preface this by saying that I’m writing this for me…and no one else…so if you’re emotional or get upset easily then this is a blog you might want to by-pass.  So here goes…straight and no chaser.   I [...]



The Heretic’s Daughter by Kathleen Kent

By • Dec 30th, 2008 • Category: Book Review

Kathleen Kent is a tenth generation descendent of Martha Carrier. She paints a haunting portrait, not just of Puritan New England, but also of one family’s deep and abiding love in the face of fear and persecution.



Unexpected Mr. Right by Kelley Nyrae

By • Dec 30th, 2008 • Category: Book Review

Since childhood, Tabith Harris dreamed of the perfect love. Instead, she keeps ending up with a broken heart. When she meets the handsome and available Nico Valenti, she doesn’t want to waste her time on another broken heart. Tabby’s a new woman and the wrong man is no longer for her.



Book Trailer for By The Grace of God by Keisha Dawn

By • Dec 30th, 2008 • Category: Book Trailer

In By the Grace of God, author Keshia Dawn introduces readers to Gracie Gregory, who just knew she had met her life mate in Dillian McNab. That was, until he unexplainably walks out of Gracie’s life. This is the one event that sets Gracie on an emotional roller coaster ride.



Lessons Learned In 2008 by Rambling Raven

By • Dec 29th, 2008 • Category: Rambling Raven

Only I can stand in the way of achieving my life goals. I have a friend who left Chicago nearly three years ago. She blamed everyone and everything for the mess she found her life to be. 2008 found this same friend complaining about the same issues in a different location.



Musing Mondays, Book Recommendations

By • Dec 29th, 2008 • Category: Monday Musings

How often do you recommend books to others, and who do you recommend them to? Do you only recommend books to your “reading friends” or to anyone you think might find the book interesting? What does it take for a book to make it to your ‘recommendation’ list?      I recommend books on a [...]