Livin' La Vida Llama ~ A Lighthearted Look at Life Over 60
This is by far my favorite retelling of Cinderella. Although "retelling" may not be quite the right word. This book has so many wonderful twists and turns that I found myself thoroughly enchanted by Ella's story…but it is definitely a tale of its own! Ms. Carroll's writing style captivated me from the start, reeling me... Continue Reading →
Remember when you were a kid, and you'd play board games with your friends or family? As we approach retiring (or for you folks already there), here are some thoughts on revisiting that time, but with a more grown-up twist. When my husband and I first got together, he and his kids introduced me to... Continue Reading →
I am writing this as the sun sets on my favorite day of the year. The setting sun has taken with it all but the remaining few hours of 2023. I find myself reflecting on the past twelve months, as most of us are wont to do. What have I accomplished, and where have I given... Continue Reading →
Yesterday was my second visit to the Greater Boston Stage Company. One of my dear friends was in the play "All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914." If you haven't seen it yet, put it on your list! It's a heart-touching, award-winning acapella production that will stay with you for days after you see... Continue Reading →
Art of the Chase is utterly charming and a lovely diversion from everyday life. Ms. Brogan's writing style is delightful. This is the first I have read of her work, and I will definitely be reading more! From the moment they met, I knew Chase and Jo's story would be a joy to read. I... Continue Reading →
I had it all plotted out. Everything was on a spreadsheet with things to do each day leading up to the day of the feast. For the first time ever, my parents turned the holiday over to my husband and me. Well, mostly. I should explain. Thanksgiving is my mother's favorite holiday. Her cooking skills... Continue Reading →
Oh, my goodness, Joni Folger has turned me into a mystery reader! Sure, I read Nancy Drew as a kid and devoured every Phyllis A. Whitney book I could get my hands on. But, as an adult, I shied away from mysteries. I mean, yes, I've watched a few mystery series and adore Father Brown…but... Continue Reading →
I just closed The Duchess Gamble and jumped right into this review. I knew if I waited longer it would be harder to write because once I've finished a review, the story is well and truly over. The dialog between Celia and Gabriel, mixed with the feelings they don't say aloud builds perfect tension as... Continue Reading →
I've had the opportunity to review a few different types of lights. Here are some I liked! Gritin LED Neck Reading Light As an avid crocheter, I'm constantly looking for ways to see my stitching under different light conditions. I had been using a craft light overhead, but it gets very warm after it's been... Continue Reading →
...Plus a Senior Discount! Almost everyone I know has something they wish to do, but keep putting it off. Yesterday, I did one of those things and it was magical! I have been putting off going to Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House for years now. I first realized it was about an hour from where I... Continue Reading →
