I forgot to write a small post to let everyone know that I was on vacation this past week. My husband and I took the children to Michigan to see my family. While we were there, we celebrated my grandfather’s 90th birthday, Emma’s 5th birthday, Allison’s 3rd birthday, and our 10th wedding anniversary. As a [...]
I sent an email to Philippa Gregory’s website after her live web event and I just got a response back. If you missed the event – say due to a father-in-law’s birthday – you can now watch a taped version! I am so glad to hear you enjoyed the web event; it was a real [...]
I would like to wish my paternal grandfather, Egbert Morris Dodde, a big happy birthday today. It’s not many who reach the big 9-0 and he is the best I’ve ever known. I love you, Grandpa! I’m proud to be your granddaughter and I thank you for my legacy. Afterall, if”you ain’t Dutch, you ain’t [...]
When I started this blog, I simply assigned each book I read the number corresponding to the order in which I read it. This number also served as the Title to the review. I know it took me long enough, but I’ve come to wonder what do these numbers mean to anyone – even me? [...]
Being pecked to death by a chicken. I went to a craft show over the weekend and saw a hand-painted sign that said that. Given how things went over the rest of the weekend, all I can say is, “How true. How very true.” I hope you are all having a happy Monday!
I cannot tell you how much I am looking forward to the upcoming release of Elizabeth: The Golden Age! Not only do I love Cate Blanchett, I can’t get enough of those Tudors! The trailer was definitely pieced together with me in mind. The visuals are gorgeous and it just hints at the juicy plot [...]
Cherry Bomb Written by John Mellencamp Seventeen has turned thirty-five I’m surprised that we’re still livin’ If we’ve done any wrong I hope that we’re forgiven Got a few kids of my own And some days I still don’t know what to do I hope that they’re not laughing too loud When they hear me [...]
My youngest daughter, Allison, is a girl who loves to laugh and play, tease and be teased. Her personality in that respect is very much like my Dad’s family. She also has a powerful and long-lasting temper. This past June we took a three-hour trip to see Emma’s maternal first family. One that way back, [...]
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