Archive for the 'Books' Category

May 05 2008

A Full Plate: Comfort Food

Published by Amy under Books

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 […]

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Jan 15 2008

In the Neighborhood

Published by Amy under Books

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 […]

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Aug 22 2007

Summer Reading

Published by Amy under Books

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 […]

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Jun 14 2007

Summer Sleuthing

Published by Amy under Artisan Etc., Books

“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 […]

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Mar 30 2007

Silver and Gold

Published by Amy under Artisan Travels, Books, Family & Friends

A frequently quoted song reminds us to:
Make new friends,
but keep the old.
One is silver,
And the other is gold.
The last couple of weeks have been filled with both.
The middle of this month was a golden friendship trip - 5 days in Dallas with my dear friend Maya & the ever adorable Miss Butterfly & Miss […]

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