Monthly Archives: June 2012

“Running for My Life” by Lopez Lomong- book review

“Running for My Life” by Lopez Lomong Several of my children run cross county so this book interested me.  I was surprised how quickly I became caught up in the story and really enjoyed it.  Lopez tells the heart wrenching … Continue reading

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Chai Banana Bread- recipe

Chai Banana Bread Ingredients: 1 1/3 cup masked ripe banana (about 3) 8 oz yogurt, plain or vanilla 5 T butter, melted 2 eggs 1/2 c granulated sugar 1/2 c brown sugar 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 t baking … Continue reading

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“My Stubborn Heart” by Becky Wade, book review

“My Stubborn Heart” by Becky Wade, book review While I usually chose historical fiction, this book was a welcome change.  Set in today’s setting, this novel is an honest look at being single in today’s world and wanting God’s will … Continue reading

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Friday Cleaning Job

It is finally Friday!  What a week we have had, and I hope that your week has been filled with wonderful times.  Aaron was away serving as a Camp Assistant at Junior 4-H Camp this week.  I picked him up … Continue reading

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“Mary’s Blessing” by Lena Nelson Dooley, book review

“Mary’s Blessing” by Lena Nelson Dooley, book review McKenna’s Daughters series, book II Mary is the oldest daughter and has been in charge of the house since age 11, when her mother and 2 older sisters died.  Now at 17, … Continue reading

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Firmoo.com glasses, product review

While I passed the 40 year old mark several years ago, Dr. Rose, our eye doctor, told me that my eye sight is still 20/20 and I do not have a need for glasses.  He assures me the day is … Continue reading

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Tues small cleaning chore

Last week was busy with kids coming and going, again, and we had out-of-town company on Sunday afternoon.  All that is to say that I did some rather large cleaning:  vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, etc on Sunday.  All the kids are … Continue reading

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“Through Rushing Water” by Catherine Richmond- book review

“Through Rushing Water” by Catherine Richmond- book review Sophia had her future planned out.  Rexford Montgomery, US Congressman, would ask her to marry him; and she would be his wife, run his household, be an asset to his career, have his children, and … Continue reading

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Purex- Dry Idea sweepstakes $1000 in prizes

Summer has arrived here in Tennessee as well as the rest of the south.  And with summer comes hot weather, humidity and sweating!  Dry Idea has a little relief for at least the last one:  sweat.  Dry Idea is a … Continue reading

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“The Fiddler” by Beverly Lewis- book review

“The Fiddler” by Beverly Lewis- Home to Hickory Hollow series- book review Beverly Lewis has done it again, taken us into the lives of an Amish community and the clash with the English people near by.  This time the theme is … Continue reading

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