As an avid reader, I love to get book recommendations for other book lovers; so when I read a book that I especially enjoy, I try to return the favor. Here are some of my book recommendations.
Everyday it seems a new miracle diet hits the market or a ground-breaking nutritional study is released…one that contradicts the last great breakthrough. How’s a gal (or guy) supposed to know what to eat for optimal health? If you are looking for a simple answer to this complex question, Michael Pollan’s In Defense of Food: … [Read more…]
Thank you Betty and Maddi… for coming together for the Murray High School homecoming game. It just so happens we had family from both teams that night. Betty (GG) graduated with the class of 1945 from Murray High School. Maddi is a cheerleader for Cottonwood High School and will graduate with the class of 2023. … [Read more…]
Summer is one third of the way over. (Say it a’int so!) Time is slipping by quickly, so we better check in on our Summer Bucket List to make certain we do the things we really want to do before it’s over. Here’s my list, along with updates on any progress. Health and fitness 1.Go … [Read more…]
Today is the official start of summer, and therefore, the beginning of the Summer Bucket List link-up. I’m excited about the items on my list this season, and I can’t wait to hear about yours, but first let’s wrap up the Spring Bucket List. Spring Bucket List Health and fitness Train for and complete the … [Read more…]
I just started reading Time to Fly, a book of daily inspirations. Today’s entry was about the value of time and cautioned against the many time wasters in our lives. It got me thinking, not about the value of time—that’s a given—but about what constitutes a waste of time. Are you wasting precious time? Many … [Read more…]
Has it really been a month since I shared my Winter Bucket List with you? Shockingly, yes. And I am pleased to report that I have completed (or at least started) several of the items on my list. Health and fitness 1. Try three new healthy recipes. I’m ahead of schedule on this one! I’ve … [Read more…]
Two months ago, I joined with a group of my blogger friends to create our fall bucket lists, with a commitment to check in every month. Well, it’s that time again, so here’s the latest progress. Health and fitness 1. Try a new workout. Mission accomplished! I tried Orangetheory Fitness and loved it. If you’re … [Read more…]
***I will announce the winner of the Blogiversary drawing later in this post, I promise, but first I want to tell you about an important book I just read.*** Do you believe that a person is born with a certain amount of intelligence, or can one increase his or her intelligence? What about talent? Are … [Read more…]
This week was fantastic from start to finish. Starting with my beautiful nails by Meghan (Tiramisu and Rose Glitter) and my new book. My sisters and I are reading this book together–an online book club! Saturday was the Girls on the Run 5K Celebration. It was so fantastic, I did a whole blog post about … [Read more…]
That was it. That was all of it. A grace so ordinary there was no reason at all to remember it. Yet I have never across the forty years since it was spoken forgotten a single word.” I almost missed out on Ordinary Grace. My sister lent it to me while I was reading another … [Read more…]