Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath My rating: 2 of 5 stars Maybe I was expecting more than I should have been. My husband and I were hoping to read it together but you receive a one time use code for one person. This book was $13 on Amazon but to buy an extra code… Continue reading Review of Strength Finders 2.0
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AH!! Writer’s Block! Blank Page Shock!
Before you thought about making a living on writing, all you needed was a notebook and a pen or pencil. Now you are making the plunge and see if you take your scribbling to the next level. Making a brand. Publishing. Author blog. Lo and behold, there are a zillion decisions, questions, ideas and thoughts… Continue reading AH!! Writer’s Block! Blank Page Shock!
Review of The Quiet Gentleman by Georgette Heyer
The Quiet Gentleman by Georgette Heyer My rating: 4 of 5 stars As always I enjoy reading Georgette Heyer, as her writing reminds me of Jane Austen. This book, although not as great as The Grand Sophy, was an enjoyable read. By most accounts it is a mystery with a dollop of romance. With a… Continue reading Review of The Quiet Gentleman by Georgette Heyer
Dawn to Happy Thirties
As age 30 dawns on the horizon, it is the American Woman's wake-up call. When the first streaks of light appear around 27, most of us continue on our way, getting up raising children or climbing the next rung in the ladder of our career. But in the back of our mind, a little thought erodes… Continue reading Dawn to Happy Thirties
Review of It’ll Be Fine by Rebecca Rose
It'll Be Fine: A True Story by Rebecca Rose My rating: 4 of 5 stars Wow! This book is a raw story about a woman's struggle to find spiritual meaning in her life. Her desire to start this journey comes from heartbreak and the pit of despair. The story begins with the first date. As… Continue reading Review of It’ll Be Fine by Rebecca Rose
Venison Steak Gravy
This past Fall, Hubby got his first deer, but neither of us has had any prior experience in cooking it. So what to make with the meat in our freezer? After searching Pinterest and random blogs, vlogs and recipe sites I came up with this. Venison Steak Gravy and Mashed Potatoes (Manly food)
Blogging is More than Writing
Start a author website/blog if you want to be taken seriously. It is your online business card. That's what they say but what they don't tell you is how much time it will take and what resources you need to be successful. Here is what I have learned in the first six months of blog.… Continue reading Blogging is More than Writing
Review of The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate by Gary Chapman My rating: 5 of 5 stars After being together ten years and adding a few kids, we were losing our connection with each other. We had forgotten to pay attention to the other's reactions, thoughts and feelings. My therapist recommended… Continue reading Review of The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
Review of All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a great fiction book on WWII. It describes a boy, Werner, growing up in Germany and a French girl, Marie-Laure, who is blind. The book leads to the point in time in which they meet. The boy struggles… Continue reading Review of All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
Review of The Book Thief By Markus Zusak
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak My rating: 5 of 5 stars Who could not like a book written by Death (aka Grim Reaper)? That being said, this is NOT a dark book. Death is the main character who meets everyone at least once in their life, so he is the perfect storyteller. He never… Continue reading Review of The Book Thief By Markus Zusak
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