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What’s Your Reading Sweet Spot?

August 18, 2022 By Karen Witemeyer

In my Facebook group, The Posse, we have monthly reading challenges. We purposely make these easy to complete, and open to a wide range of book genres and styles. For example, the challenge might be to a read a book with no people on the cover or a book where the heroine is a mom. Sometimes, though, the challenge theme aims to gently push readers out of their comfort zone. I don't know about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Reading Challenge

Art for Book Lovers

August 4, 2022 By Karen Witemeyer

Last month I shared some of my Colorado adventures with you. The ziplines my husband and I experienced offered a pulse-pounding thrill. However, I discovered another hidden gem that appealed to my imaginative side and made my bookish heart leap for joy. One of the first places we visited in Durango was the Bar D Chuckwagon. This ranch located outside Durango included a western village with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Reading Tagged With: Bookish Art, Lori Preusch

Journey Through History Event

July 21, 2022 By Karen Witemeyer

For those of you who enjoy historical fiction, I'd like to invite you to a Facebook party tonight that should be just your cup of tea. The Journey Through History event is being hosted by the lovely Kathy Geary Anderson and features the six guest authors pictured below. (Including me!) It's going be a lot of fun. There will be games, prizes, and great conversation. Learn about the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, History Tagged With: Facebook party, historical fiction, Journey Through History

ZIP-a-dee-doo-dah

July 7, 2022 By Karen Witemeyer

I've always enjoyed a good adventure. Several years ago, my hubby surprised me with a zip-lining experience in Georgia as part of a waterfall / hiking trip. We had a blast! So when he was scheming on what to do during our Durango trip for our 30th anniversary, I wasn't too surprised when he found another zip-line excursion--on the longest course in the country! The day started with a train … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Nature Tagged With: Durango Soaring, Vacation, Ziplines

24 Hours in Silverton

June 16, 2022 By Karen Witemeyer

My husband and I recently celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary, and in honor of this momentous occasion, my hubby planned a fabulous vacation for us in Colorado. Knowing my love for all things historical, he planned a trip to Durango and Silverton for us. Since we just finished our stay in Silverton, I thought I would share some highlights with you. Silverton is a historic mining town that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Family Tagged With: Silverton, Vacation

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