May
29
2008
In keeping with the metaphor of life being a full plate, my plate has been rather full the last few weeks - I’ve mentally written many blog entries - hopefully they will make their way to the site in the next couple of weeks.
In the meantime, thanks to everyone who submitted your favorite comfort foods [...]
May
05
2008
Have you ever thought about your life being a full plate? Family, friends, work, hobbies, travels, life experiences and more - all are arranged on your plate. Sometimes they are arranged in a way that is comforting and satisfying; other times they are arranged in ways that seem to be overflowing and not enjoyable.
Earlier this [...]
Jan
15
2008
Books (especially fiction) are often viewed as an escape from our surroundings into another world. However, sometimes the books that you read are set in your city, your neighborhood, your familiarity. These can be fun reads as well - allowing you to look at something familiar through a new light. I’m currently reading a book that is [...]
Aug
22
2007
A new poll released this week indicates that 1 in 4 adults in the US did not read “a single” book last year. When I saw that headline on a news website this morning my immediate thought was “I can’t imagine not reading books!” In previous posts I’ve mentioned how much I have always enjoyed [...]
Jun
14
2007
“When confused, sit back and try to arrange the facts into some kind of order.” - The Ghost of Blackwood Hall
When I was younger, the summer break from school always meant plenty of time for reading. When we lived in California and in Overland Park, KS we were just down the road from the local [...]