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Feast of the Annunciation
Today is a wonderful day for us all! We celebrate today Mary’s “yes” to God – the day the Word became Flesh and dwelt among us! Our salvation began on this day, the Annunciation (or Incarnation). Side note: One of … Continue reading
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Pride and Prejudice
Well, we just watched the movie (with Keira Knightly) and I think this is just great. In fact, it’s Made of Awesome. Pride and Prejudice as told with Yahoo! emoticons. Sample? …
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The Dolorous Passion I
I’ve been reading The Dolorous Passion as my main Lenten reading. The beginning, as I mentioned, is not difficult to get through. It’s amazing how much detail there is in the book. No, it’s not Scripture or inspired. It’s merely … Continue reading
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What’s Wrong with the World I
Not very far into this book just yet, but I definitely like Chesterton’s beginning. I’ve read other books on fixing society – I do have a degree in education, you know, and education degrees contain nearly as much information on … Continue reading
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Lenten Reading
I’m giving up certain parts of my online activities for Lent, and instead I’ll be doing some spiritual reading. First on my list is a book I’ve read before, but is very difficult for me to read (emotionally). It’s The … Continue reading
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Fascinating Book
I’m reading a book called Shattered Dreams, an autobiography of a woman who grew up as a Fundamentalist Mormon and was the second of ten wives to her Fundamentalist husband. I have to say that the whole Mormon/LDS doctrine is … Continue reading
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Book Worm Meme
Jean tagged me for this. I can play, but I’ll leave a somewhat open tag at the end because I am swamped. ************ The Rules:Pass this on to 5 blogging friends. Open the closest book to you, not your … Continue reading
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A New Place to Play!
(As if I actually need that!) Found via Maureen Wittmann: Book Quotes! Some gems: Wear the old coat and buy the new book.Austin Phelps Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest … Continue reading
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Fake "Family-Friendly"
I’ve been reading children’s books lately in an effort to screen things for Big Girl. Well, probably for Little Girl, too, but she’s not finished with nearly every book in the house, as Big Girl is. Some books are famous … Continue reading
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Library Book Sales
While leaving the library last night, I noticed a C.S. Lewis book on the table (ten cents), so I went back to get it. (It’s The Weight of Glory.) Then I noticed this other book on the table right under … Continue reading
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Christine the Soccer Mom
