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Special moments the week of Memorial Day...
This year we had some extra special moments during the week of Memorial Day. It is always a solemn time as we recall those many brave men and women who gave their lives so we might be free. This...
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Book Review: A Simple Change
I was given a review copy of A Simple Change by Judith Miller in exchange for my promise to write an honest review of it. I do enjoy Christian fiction, so I did enjoy the book. The setting is largely...
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Fun with the granddaughter....
We were lucky enough to have our granddaughter, 9-year-old Jessi, with us for three separate visits this summer. She is a joy to have here......very cooperative and interested in doing a lot of...
View ArticleAnother book review....
I have been very lucky to get review copies of several Amish fiction books (which I really enjoy) and have just finished reading another one.....a new one by Beverly Lewis called The Secret Keeper. It...
View ArticleComment Moderation
Sadly, I have found the need to implement comment moderation on my blog. I thought having the word verification feature would help prevent the comments that have nothing to do with my blog postings,...
View ArticleA strange reading experience.....
Recently I received an electronic version of the Untamed Heart by Lauraine Snelling for my Kindle for free from Bethany House in exchange for an honest review. I did not give this 5 stars in my Amazon...
View ArticlePLEASE go and vote.....
My daughter does photography as a hobby and has 4 photos in contention for the 2015 calendar at Colonial Williamsburg (in Virginia). Voting is taking place now until November 11. Only ONE vote per...
View ArticleQuick Update....
As a follow up to my previous post, I am delighted to report that my daughter will have a photo in the 2015 Colonial Williamsburg calendar. We don't know yet which of her 4 photos was chosen by the...
View ArticleThe winning photos.....
Here is the update we've awaited...and MY guess as to which of my daughter's photos would be chosen was wrong. Each year, the calendar includes images of two of the main buildings at Colonial...
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Happy...Happy!!!
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you who celebrate that this week....And Happy Hanukkah, also, to those who will be celebrating that holiday this week!
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Merry Christmas!
For all my blog friends who celebrate Christmas, I wish you many blessings.....and a good year ahead in 2014 for all.
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Decluttering and ME time....
I am in the process of trying to declutter the house. I have accumulated lots of things and really can do without many of them. So....I set a goal of getting rid of at least 5 items per day for as...
View ArticleYet Another Book Review...Minding Molly
Recently I was given a copy of Minding Molly (by Leslie Gould) from Bethany House publishers. In return, I was asked to provide a review. Those of you who follow my blog know I enjoy Amish fiction,...
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Nice surprise in the mail.....
Look at this nice surprise I got in the mail today from a quilting friend ( Julie ). She took the time to make me a mini quilt and I love it......so colorful....and she put a little bit of...
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Pre-Easter post......
I just realized I'd not blogged in awhile. I have absolutely nothing "quilty" to report, but I have been busy with lots of music at church since my last post. In addition to weekly services, our choir...
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Review of a book (Child of Mine) by Beverly & David Lewis
I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. I did grow to like the book but the story started off way too slowly for me and, at times, I was not even going to finish...
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Another book review....
I was provided with a copy of this book (The River by Beverly Lewis)in order to give an honest review afterwards. The plot was interesting (a family who "lost" 3 daughters....one in an accidental...
View ArticleReview of Becoming Bea (by Leslie Gould)
I was provided a copy of this book by Bethany House in exchange for an honest review. I thoroughly enjoyed the book. Amish fiction is one of my favorite types of reading and this didn't disappoint....
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The Love Letters by Beverly Lewis (review)
I enjoy Amish fiction and have read many books by various authors, including Beverly Lewis. Usually I read through them quickly, but this one was a slower read for me. I felt as if it took a long time...
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BOOK REVIEW: Amish Promises by Leslie Gould
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I actually read two Amish fiction books (to review them) provided by the same company but different authors in the...
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BOOK REVIEW: Hearts Made Whole by Jody Hedlund
I received a copy of this book from Bethany House to read and give an honest review. This was the first book I've read by this author and based upon it, I would read others she has written. The story...
View ArticleBook Review of Irish Meadows
I was given a copy of Irish Meadows by Susan Anne Mason to read in exchange for an honest review. For me, this was a difficult book to finish. While the plot and ending were fine, for me the book was...
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Review of Beverly Lewis' book, The Photograph
I was given an advanced copy of this book by Bethany House so I could read it and provide an unbiased review. Over the past several years, I have read many Amish fiction books...including several by...
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The WISH
I received a copy of The Wish by Beverly Lewis from Bethany House (Net Galley) in return for an objective review of the book. I have read many books by this author and have enjoyed all of them....
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