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Blog of the Week
10/29/2010
Fibers on Friday
Beth hosts our Friday group for which I've posted a toy I made for The Toy Society at
10/26/2010
Tuesday Teaser -- Vince Flynn
From The Third Option by Vince Flynn:
"The man walking through the woods had already studied hundreds of photographs of the property and its owner. Some of the photos were snapped from satellites orbiting the earth thousands of miles up, but most were taken by the surveillance team that had been in place for the last week."
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly book meme, hosted at http://shouldbereading.wordpress.com/. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
Grab your current read .
Open to a random page.
Share two “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page.
Make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away!
Share the title & author, too, so that other participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers.
Web Site of the Day
http://www.shereads.org/
"The man walking through the woods had already studied hundreds of photographs of the property and its owner. Some of the photos were snapped from satellites orbiting the earth thousands of miles up, but most were taken by the surveillance team that had been in place for the last week."
Grab your current read .
Open to a random page.
Share two “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page.
Make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away!
Share the title & author, too, so that other participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers.
Web Site of the Day
http://www.shereads.org/
10/25/2010
EIGHTEEN ACRES
Eighteen Acres by Nicolle WallaceMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Essentially a story about relationships set in and around the White House and the culture of power. The characters are well-defined and somewhat predictable, yet engaging nonetheless. This novel brings the power brokers into human focus with all of their gifts, emotions, strengths and flaws. EIGHTEEN ACRES is an engaging story driven by likable characters and a believable plot line.
View all my reviews
Blog of the Day
http://dawndavis.blogspot.com/
10/22/2010
Fibers on Friday
Web Site of the Day
http://www.feelingstitchy.com/
10/21/2010
Dogs On Thursday
Lailah is a good traveler and loves to go everywhere with us. Sometimes, she is so clever when she hides that we simply cannot find her!
Where's the doggie?
Web Site of the Day
http://tracyporter.com/blog/
10/20/2010
10/19/2010
Teaser Tuesdays - Barefoot
from Barefoot by Elin Hilderbrand
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
Grab your current read .
Open to a random page.
Share two “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page.
Make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away!
Share the title & author, too, so that other participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers.
Web Site of the Day
http://www.pageflakes.com/
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And they did not do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God’s will. ~~2 Corinthians 8:5
10/18/2010
Unisex Scarf
I used Bernat Satin yarn and size 10 knitting needles for the scarf and a size H hook for the trim. OK, I have exactly ONE Christmas gift knitted. Wooo-hooo!
Web Site of the Day
http://www.bringfido.com/
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Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. ~ James 1:19
10/14/2010
Dogs on Thursday -- Sleeping Dog Lying
Lailah is so adaptable--especially on our camping trips. She cuddles up and snoozes on a mattress pad in our old camping trailer.
Back in the old camping trailer, she finds comfort on the sofa with a soft sleeping bag.
All in all, she's a great companion wherever she is and always manages to find just the right spot for a nap.
Web Site of the Day
http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/
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Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.
--Romans 12:9
10/13/2010
10/12/2010
Teaser Tuesdays ~ Barefoot
"Josh Flynn didn't have a mystical bone in his body, but he wasn't insensitive, either. He knew when something was meant to be, and for some reason as yet unclear to him, he was supposed to be involved with the three women and two small children he had singled out earlier that afternoon."
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
Grab your current read .
Open to a random page.
Share two “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page.
Make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away!
Share the title & author, too, so that other participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers.
Web Site of the Day
http://www.antiquecrochetpatterns.com/
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Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. ~ Ephesians 5:1
10/11/2010
Transfer of Power by Vince Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Transfer of Power by Vince Flynn is the first book in the Mitch Rapp series set amid intrigue and covert action. This high adrenaline story kept me turning pages with eager anticipation of what could possibly happen next. The bits of humor tucked within the high stakes drama give the reader a smile or chuckle of relief. Beyond the high interest story line is the glorious writing of Vince Flynn. The pleasure of reading his words is a large part of the enjoyment of his books. Though thrillers and intrigue are far from my normal reading fare, this author has drawn me to this genre through his clever and witty writing. Though I flinch at some of the language and skip through the violence, the story and writing thrust me forward in this world of political intrigue and action.
If you enjoy good writing with a twist, you just might enjoy this book. I did.
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Web Site of the Day
http://www.evernote.com/
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Everything is for your sake, so that grace, as it extends to more and more people, may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God. — 2 Corinthians 4:15
10/09/2010
Tri-Colored Baby Blanket
Web Site of the Day
http://hookedonhouses.net/
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For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority.
— Colossians 2:9–10
10/01/2010
Dish Rag Tag 2010
Thanks to my AlterKnits partner in Dish Rag Tag for the very pretty dish cloth and box of goodies. While a dish cloth is a "gotta-have", the "like-to-'haves" included stitch markers, a little change purse, chocolate, a cute notepad, and soaking lotion. Thanks to my team mate for each lovely item. I am currently knitting the dish cloth pattern to send on the the next team mate and enjoying the soft pinks and cream of the variegated yarn.
Web Site of the Day
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Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly. ~ Psalm 5:3
9/21/2010
The Arrival Of Vince Flynn
http://www.vinceflynn.com/
Oh my! The books by Vince Flynn are filling up a book shelf as they arrive from my online book trading. So exciting! After reading Term Limits I knew I had to begin the Mitch Rapp series from Book One, so to the web sites I went to order, order, order--freebies all. Now the books are arriving and I can barely settle down enough to read Book One! Every time I try, there is an interruption of one sort or another.
Today I received a tightly wrapped parcel from someone named Frederic Did I mention that it was tightly wrapped? I immediately thought of my tightly wrapped bequestor as Fussy Frederick who had very responsibly wrapped his--now my-- Vince Flynn tome in The Wall Street Journal with enough tape to secure it unto the ages, followed by a thin sheet of plastic as directed by the website. Tape? Yes, the tape yardage did its work very well. After tucking the snug parcel into the mailing envelope, the third or fourth tape roll was cracked open to secure the contents although not quite snugly enough. A small area was neatly pleated back and, yes, taped to ensure the tightness of paper to book. Now, I thank Fussy Frederick and appreciate not only his labors, but the silly story that popped into my head simply by receiving this package. Is Fussy Frederick an elderly gentleman who cherishes his reading time as well as the books that he sends along to others? Perhaps he is an early to mid-30s fellow, rather a cream puff in appearance yet tallish and bespeckled, who enjoys the daring-do of Mitch Rapp and the cleverness of the author.
Me? I'm a 60-ish retired teacher frequently confined to my home because of an inoperative immune system who thinks up silly stories, spends hours upon hours online, and gets quite lost in books.
Oh my! The books by Vince Flynn are filling up a book shelf as they arrive from my online book trading. So exciting! After reading Term Limits I knew I had to begin the Mitch Rapp series from Book One, so to the web sites I went to order, order, order--freebies all. Now the books are arriving and I can barely settle down enough to read Book One! Every time I try, there is an interruption of one sort or another.
Today I received a tightly wrapped parcel from someone named Frederic Did I mention that it was tightly wrapped? I immediately thought of my tightly wrapped bequestor as Fussy Frederick who had very responsibly wrapped his--now my-- Vince Flynn tome in The Wall Street Journal with enough tape to secure it unto the ages, followed by a thin sheet of plastic as directed by the website. Tape? Yes, the tape yardage did its work very well. After tucking the snug parcel into the mailing envelope, the third or fourth tape roll was cracked open to secure the contents although not quite snugly enough. A small area was neatly pleated back and, yes, taped to ensure the tightness of paper to book. Now, I thank Fussy Frederick and appreciate not only his labors, but the silly story that popped into my head simply by receiving this package. Is Fussy Frederick an elderly gentleman who cherishes his reading time as well as the books that he sends along to others? Perhaps he is an early to mid-30s fellow, rather a cream puff in appearance yet tallish and bespeckled, who enjoys the daring-do of Mitch Rapp and the cleverness of the author.
Me? I'm a 60-ish retired teacher frequently confined to my home because of an inoperative immune system who thinks up silly stories, spends hours upon hours online, and gets quite lost in books.
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Web Site of the Day
Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.
~Psalm 9:10
9/16/2010
Cozy Mystery Challenge
The Diva Takes the Cake by Krista DavisMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Here's a cozy mystery that truly is mysterious. I enjoyed the flow of the writing much more than I typically do in this genre.The first half was rather a jumble of names that seemed to shake out slowly, while the suspect list became somewhat clouded. This made for a neatly surprising conclusion. The setting is a wedding weekend which led to padded writing about the event however all-in-all, this book is a nice, relaxing read.
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Blog Tip of the Day
http://www.underthetuscangun.com/
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You're blessed when you're content with just who you are—no more, no less. That's the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can't be bought.
~~Matthew 5:5
9/07/2010
Teaser Tuesday ~ The Diva Takes The Cake
The Diva Takes the Cake by Krista Davis is my final book for the Cozy Mystery Challenge at http://cozymysterychallenge.blogspot.com/ Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
Grab your current read .
Open to a random page.
Share two “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page.
Make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others.
Share the title & author, too, so that other participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers.
"We left Mochie and Hermione in my bedroom so they wouldn't be underfoot, and Jen led the way downstairs. Mom pulled me aside for a second and whispered, 'She's a huge fan of Nancy Drew and liable to be inclined to do some sleuthing, so help me keep her out of it."
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Blog Tip of the Day
I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God. Bend down and listen as I pray.
~ Psalm 17:6
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9/04/2010
Baby Bear Hat
A dear friend will soon be winging her way to Florida to see her newborn grandson, so I quickly crocheted this little hat for the baby. This simple yet cute crochet pattern is free at http://squishychocolate.blogspot.com/2009/07/little-bear-preemie-hat-free-crochet.html
I so appreciate the many knitters and crocheters who so willingly share their patterns. My friend plans to send a pic of baby wearing this funny little hat, so I'm looking forward to that.We're planning to go to the lake on Monday and stay for a few days after the holiday crowd has left. What are you doing over the Labor Day weekend?
Blog Tip of the Day
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Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you. ~ Psalm 9:10
8/28/2010
Cozy Mystery Challenge: Wreath of Deception by Mary Ellen Hughes
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Place a few ladies of varying ages and backgrounds around a table in a craft shop and they not only learn craft techniques, they also reveal themselves through casual conversation. In WREATH OF DECEPTION, a cozy mystery by Mary Ellen Hughes, Jo not only begins her new small town life by opening her craft supply store, but also solves crimes! The endearing Jo is surrounded by a stereotypical group of ladies: the elderly mother-figure, the young woman, the silly-fluttery person, the dear ever-reliable close friend, and so on.
This initial book in the Craft Corner Mystery series is a relaxing read with affable characters, an interesting plot, a fairly standard recipe for chili, and directions of wreath-making. What more could you want?
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Blog Tip of the Day
http://thebrasspetal.blogspot.com/
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Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit's leading in every part of our lives.
~ Galatians 5:25
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