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Category Archives: readng
Liminal Places
I’ve been doing more reading than writing for the past several months. Journal entries, largely about Covid, social injustice, and the “craziness” of the world are updated a few times a week. Today I’m sharing a review of Suleika Jaoaud’s … Continue reading
Posted in book reviews, books, courage, nonfiction, readng
Tagged Between Two Kingdoms, Book review, crossing thresholds, Suleika Jaoad
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Wintering the Cycles of Life
One advantage of the pandemic was the near cessation of the sometimes harried coming and going and getting and spending of my heretofore adult life. Home more often, I turned to books for entertainment, enlightenment, companionship, and sheer pleasure. On … Continue reading
Posted in book reviews, books, inspiration, Nature, nonfiction, readng, Uncategorized
Tagged d, Katherine May, seasons of life
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Does Justice Prevail?
I left my writing group yesterday filled with resolve to beef up my blogging–or to at least get back to it. This summer, I’ve been reading a lot, writing a document titled Corona Chronicles (original, huh?), spending as much time … Continue reading
Posted in book reviews, books, critique groups, family histories, fiction, readng, Uncategorized, writers
Tagged book reviews, Louise Edrich, Native American Lit, reading
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Attitude Adjustment
Ever had something come along at just the right time, something that made you wake up and see truth? A moment when you felt woke? One day last week two incidents occurred within such a short period of time that … Continue reading
Powerful Words at Goodwill
I enjoy going to old bookstores (new ones too) and thrift shops for book browsing. There’s no telling what treasures you’ll find there. Even if you don’t purchase a book, there are certain to be snippets of food for thought, … Continue reading
Posted in book stores, books, nonfiction, personal growth, psychology, readng, Scott Peck, Uncategorized
Tagged bookstore finds, bookstores, change, Dr. Scott Peck, personal choice, reading
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Mattie and Ethan
Since our screened-in back porch has been changed into a sunroom, I can’t stay out of it. Before dawn, on and off throughout the day, and even at dusk (like now), I find myself coming out here to read, write, … Continue reading
Posted in books, fiction, inspiration, novels, readng, story telling, Uncategorized, words, writing
Tagged books, Edith Wharton, Ethan Frome, reading, storytelling, writing
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An Hour in Azio’s
In the mood for a little adventure, one of my daughters and I cruised up to Shallotte, NC for a few hours Monday. As usual, I came away remembering how much we all need a little variety, especially when there’s a … Continue reading
Posted in book stores, books, genocide, nonfiction, readng, Uncategorized
Tagged books, bookstores, Kahlil Gibran, learning, lessons from books, Primo Levi, reading
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