Bookends: November 2013
The first day of each month, I’m posting a summary of what I read the previous month and what I plan to read in the coming month. I would love … Continue reading Bookends: November 2013
Author: Charity
Weekly Photo Challenge: Unexpected
This is my photographic response to this week’s (er…last week’s) photo challenge by The Daily Post. I like taking photos, especially for this type of challenge. I find it leads me to … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Unexpected
Midnight in Massachusetts
Last night I confirmed that there is no safe amount of chocolate or alcohol I can consume anymore. One glass of wine and two slim slices of naturally-sweetened chocolate-pecan pie … Continue reading Midnight in Massachusetts
Thanksgiving Then and Now
When I was a kid, we always lived far away from our extended family. For our little family, this meant spending all of our holidays on our own. This didn’t … Continue reading Thanksgiving Then and Now
MaddAddam by Margaret Atwood
MaddAddam by Margaret Atwood My rating: 4 of 5 stars I’m generally fairly paranoid about the internet. This is why I use a pseudonym when I’m here and why I … Continue reading MaddAddam by Margaret Atwood
The Black Stallion by Walter Farley
The Black Stallion by Walter Farley My rating: 4 of 5 stars I never went through a “horse” stage, which I understand many girls go through. I preferred stories about … Continue reading The Black Stallion by Walter Farley
A Progression of Farewells
It was still dark when my son woke me up, crying. “Shhh, shhh, honey,” I soothed, stroking his hair. “Do you want to nurse?” “No, Mommy,” he said, “you don’t … Continue reading A Progression of Farewells
Sisters Book Club December Selection: Ulysses by James Joyce
“So, I’ve been thinking about the December book selection for Sisters Book Club,” I said to my sister on our weekly phone call. I didn’t lead with that. I started … Continue reading Sisters Book Club December Selection: Ulysses by James Joyce
Classics Spin Results, or My Plans for December
The Classics Club announced the Spin number Monday morning. The lucky number? 10 On my Spin list, that’s The City of God by Augustine of Hippo. My first thought was, … Continue reading Classics Spin Results, or My Plans for December
Guest Post: Sisters Book Club Review by My Sister
My sister Gabby and I have a Sisters Book Club. You may have already known this, but if you didn’t, now you know it. The Sisters Book Club is me … Continue reading Guest Post: Sisters Book Club Review by My Sister
Weekly Photo Challenge: Layers
This is my photographic response to this week’s photo challenge by The Daily Post. I like taking photos, especially for this type of challenge. I find it leads me to see the … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Layers
The History of England, Volume V by David Hume
The History of England, Volume V by David Hume My rating: 3 of 5 stars As the title suggests, this is volume five of Hume’s six-volume The History of England. This edition is based … Continue reading The History of England, Volume V by David Hume
Imperfect Happiness 