I'm excited to introduce you to debut novelist Kimberly Duffy! Her first book, A Mosaic of Wings, released last month. I'm looking forward to reading this historical fiction set in late 19th century India! I decided to save it for after the big move with my daughter so I wouldn't be distracted. Enough said. Now here's Kimberly: My husband broke our car in an effort to find his passport … [Read more...]
Offbeat Movies Based on Historical Events
Throughout this time at home, we have been continually searching for different things to watch. We don’t usually follow the normal movie or tv trends. We enjoy the pursuit of an obscure show that touches our hearts and feeds our minds. Over the past couple of weeks we’ve discovered three “based on historical events” movies on Amazon that we’ve loved, so I thought I’d share! Stone of … [Read more...]
A Little Escape Reading
There are so many reasons that propel me to pick up a book. Maybe I want to learn something—about history, the world, other people, or even myself. Sometimes I pick up a book to be entertained. Sometimes I want to savor exquisite words or visit old friends. But then there are those other times, those moment's I'm seeking completely escape from the now, an immersion in another time and … [Read more...]
Laughter is the Best Medicine
With everything heavy going on the in the world, my husband and I have been seeking clean, old-fashioned, laugh-out-loud comedies to help lighten our spirits. I’d forgotten how many good ones are out there! We've watched some old standbys as well as some we haven’t seen in ages. And we have laughed and laughed and laughed. Here are a few we’ve watched recently—and a few waiting in the wings. … [Read more...]
If not now, when?
We’ve all said it at one time or another: I’d love to _______, if I could just find the time. With suddenly cleared calendars, most of us have a bit more time to do with as we like. (Maybe not a ton if you have kids at home but still some—you aren’t going to practices or school events or any other number of activities!) But I noticed something recently. I found I was squandering the very … [Read more...]
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