Category Archives: books I've read

Coconut Chocolate Cake and Starving for Suffrage

Posted on October 15, 2012 by

My book club met tonight to discuss A Short History of Women by Kate Walbert. As I chose the book, I brought the dessert. I’ve been craving coconut cake, but at heart, chocolate cake is what I love best. Unable … Continue reading →

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Enjoy Yer Readn

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

I had the great honor of helping to judge the preliminary round for the Houston PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest this afternoon. We read some phenomenal stories from some children who are talented story tellers, enjoyed illustrations from some kids … Continue reading →

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Martin Sheen, Medio Peregrino

Posted on September 23, 2010 by

Whatever the opposite of wanderlust is, I have it. But sometimes, I go against type. During college, living in London for the summer, I’d seen a documentary about The Way of St. James, one of the top three pilgrimage routes … Continue reading →

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Reading Offline

Posted on July 6, 2010 by

I’ve fallen down on several blogging jobs – trying to document everything means documenting almost nothing. I’ve not written about any books lately, or meals, or cakes or pies … sorry about that. I’ll go ahead & call it a … Continue reading →

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Book Note: Government Girl

Posted on March 1, 2010 by

More properly, allow me to give you the full title: Government Girl, Young and Female in the White House by Stacy Parker Aab. My expectations were high for this book, and they were met and exceeded. I must disclose that … Continue reading →

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