Satiety. n. the state of being or feeling satiated. — to an extent beyond what is desired. For those of you wondering about the cryptic opening, it’s my way of summing up the ‘food as medicine’ journey my husband and… Read more
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Are you on Goodreads?
Prior to 2012 I kept notes about the books I read in two different log books. Once joining Goodreads, I no longer write my thoughts about the books I read in a log book but instead did so at Goodreads…. Read more
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3 Good Books I Read … and one I put down
I’m finally sharing a few books I’ve read so here are three recent ones I read that I particularly enjoyed plus one I didn’t. The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne. This was one that was chosen by our book… Read more
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thoughts on a novel
A novel I recently finished certainly has challenged my thoughts and feelings about addiction. When a novel can make a person reconsider how they view a certain aspect of life, I’d consider that author triumphant in her quest. Before I… Read more
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Book recommendations – part 2
American Dirt (Oprah’s Book Club): A Novel Wow.First of all, I can barely believe all the controversy about this book and that people call it racist. This work of fiction definitely does not read as racist to me. [When reading… Read more
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Book recommendations
It’s been ages since I’ve shared book recommendations so I decided that, although I won’t create a list that goes back a year or two, this will serve as a major catch up on a few of my more recent… Read more
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Just ask Lemony Snicket
In this world of social media and smart phones and endless scrolling and streaming, I’ve noticed very few people carry books around with them anymore. Including me. “Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them.” Lemony Snicket… Read more
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mornings
Where mornings begin with a drum roll. — D. Schuller On Thursday: I love waking up to the briny fragrance of the ocean. The moment I opened the patio doors before making our morning cappuccino, I took in a big… Read more
