After a wild winter here in the mid-Atlantic, spring has finally arrived. Daffodils bob on the highway medians, the famous local cherry trees cast pink carpets under my feet when I run, and my Laddie gulps allergy pills with his morning coffee. I can’t wait to get my hands in the soil, but for the... Continue Reading →
T5W: Best Suggested Books I Loved
It's been a while since my last T5W! I almost missed this one, but tweets from a few of my favorite book bloggers inspired/shamed me into last-minute participation. Not surprisingly, the people closest to me are devoted bibliophiles. I've read many, many books on their recommendations. The following are just a few enduring favorites I've discovered... Continue Reading →
Top 5 Wednesday: Favorite “Hunger Games” Moments
Clunk. My friend slapped the hardback book, stripped of its dust jacket, onto my desk. “This is the book I was telling you about,” he said, with the same expression of distaste he wore when I suggested any remotely exotic cuisine for lunch. “Bunch of kids killing each other. It’s awful. You have to read... Continue Reading →