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A book inscription is a wonderful thing. I know that’s not a universal sentiment. Some people, such as serious book collectors, are more likely to look upon an inscription as a blemish. But if you’re like me and really interested … Continue reading →

My husband is often grumpy and slow to get up in the morning. Yesterday I thought of a way to motivate him to get out of bed. I had noticed that the woodpeckers were almost out of suet, so when … Continue reading →

I probably shouldn’t like getting mail. I get a lot of bills. But I still eagerly await the mail delivery, sometimes even on Sundays and holidays because I forget which day it is. And sometimes I’m rewarded with good mail, … Continue reading →

My husband and I took a risk when we planned an outdoor wedding for an October day four years ago. The bet paid off, though. It turned out to be a beautiful day. Had we taken the same gamble this … Continue reading →

The Tiger’s Wife by Téa Obreht Grade: A- In a war-torn Balkan country, a woman searches for the stories of her grandfather’s past and his recent death. This is a brilliant first novel that doesn’t quite live up to its … Continue reading →

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien Grade: A+ In The Lord of the Rings, a hobbit named Frodo Baggins inherits the magic ring that his uncle, Bilbo, found on a journey many years previously (the story of which … Continue reading →

After diapering and dressing the children, feeding them their breakfast and lunch, and washing the dishes and cleaning the kitchen counter, I have now officially met the bare minimum of motherly tasks for the morning and afternoon. I also got … Continue reading →