Category Archives: Books

Follow the Journey

Last summer, I happened upon information about a story I believe bears telling. Ten years ago, I discovered the father I never knew was lost at sea in 1977. Over the last few months, I’ve learned a lot about the … Continue reading

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2015 Reading Challenge

It makes me happy that my Kindle is filled with lots of books I plan to read. Most were chosen on a whim. Some were recommended by friends or colleagues, some were recommended by Amazon and some were free with … Continue reading

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Lost at Sea

November is National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo as it is affectionately known by those who participate. 300,000 people around the world are busy trying to write a 50,000 word novel in the 30 days of November. I am one … Continue reading

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Books I Love

I love the books I read. I’m always in the middle of a few books. I read real books and eBooks and I listen to audio books. Now, I read a lot of memoirs, but I’ve always appreciated a good … Continue reading

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Eating Locally

My new book arrived yesterday. I bought a book, a real book. I don’t buy many books anymore. If you are a regular visitor to this space, you know I love my Kindle. I read voraciously and a Kindle is … Continue reading

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My Kindle is Back!

It’s here! My new Kindle arrived today. I was without it for three days and I’m so glad to have it back! When friends raved about their eReader devices, I didn’t really see the point. The tactile experience of holding … Continue reading

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Hello world!

Today I’m launching my first blog. I’m very excited to be making my entrance into the online world. I’m also nervous about the commitment to blog on a regular basis. First things first A little about me. I’m a personal … Continue reading

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