Last night as my kiddos watched Cars, munched popcorn, and relaxed for the evening, I had a few moments to update a little corner of my life. I've been a journey to simplify our life. I've gone through boxes, tubs, toys, clothes, baby gear, bookshelves, kitchen utensils, cabinets, well everything but the basement has been touched. It's been refreshing, liberating, exciting!
That being said, I confess to owning a lot of books. Some have been given, gifted, bargained, or purchased. I needed to simplify my reading goals and I've gathered up my reading materials for the rest of year. Trimester #3 is approaching, so I am preparing myself for more resting time. This is an ambitious list of 16 books over the next few months, but I like a goal. These books will nest right above the preschool shelves to keep me in line! I walk by this cabinet at least 10x a day, so they will be in plain sight to entice me to read more.
Oh, and if you just click on the title, it will link you to Amazon for more info about each book.
Here's what is on my list:
Non-Fiction:
The Vaccine Book by Dr. Robert W. Sears, started reading in July
Common Sense by Glenn Beck
Fiction:
Spinning Forward by Terri Dulong
Patterns in the Sand by Sally Goldenbaum, #2 in a series
Quaker Summer by Lisa Samson
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Knit One, Kill Two by Maggie Sefton, #1 in a series
Needled to Death by Maggie Sefton, #2 in a series
Dropped Dead Stitch by Maggie Sefton, #3 in a series
Christian Non-Fiction:
Naked Fruit by Elisa Morgan, started last winter
The Power of a Positive Mom by Karol Ladd, started in spring
Princess Unaware Devotional by Brenda Garrison, started in spring
Creative Correction by Lisa Whelchel
Knowing & Loving The Bible by Catherine Martin
My Heart's at Home by Jill Savage
Twelve ExtraOrdinary Women by John MacArthur
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Thursday, September 9, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Julie & Julia
I read the book: DELIGHTFUL!
I saw the movie: DELIGHTFUL!
Every once in awhile I read a book out of my normal picks. I started reading Julie & Julia before Christmas and was so excited that I made a good choice. The story moved along at a pace that was not boring, in fact, I think the pace was superb! I often only read a chapter here and a chapter there because I found myself in the kitchen cooking things like Potato and Leek soup. (Which by the way is simple, creamy, outstanding, and worthy of trying!) And reading it over the course of a few weeks is also out of my norm. Typically, I read a book in a few days. It's like I was savoring each chapter, each phase of Julie's life because she was at a point in her life where she needed meaning, that what she was doing was more than a routine. I've felt like that in the past and could totally relate; however, I found God was stirring me to bigger things. Julie found Mastering the Art of French Cooking. I prefer my choice!
Now onto the book; I didn't think I'd enjoy it. Afterall, books turned into movies usually leave much to be desired. I didn't want to be a frustrated reader who continually made comments about all the great parts of the book that the movie left out. Mind you, that is a true statement. There were parts of the book not written into the movie. BUT the difference is that the movie delivered on it's own. Amy Adams---good! But Meryl Streep---outstanding! It was fun to watch the mannerisms known my Julia Child delivered in a great performance by Meryl Streep.
I hope you are inspired to read something different...hey maybe even try Julie & Julia!
I saw the movie: DELIGHTFUL!
Every once in awhile I read a book out of my normal picks. I started reading Julie & Julia before Christmas and was so excited that I made a good choice. The story moved along at a pace that was not boring, in fact, I think the pace was superb! I often only read a chapter here and a chapter there because I found myself in the kitchen cooking things like Potato and Leek soup. (Which by the way is simple, creamy, outstanding, and worthy of trying!) And reading it over the course of a few weeks is also out of my norm. Typically, I read a book in a few days. It's like I was savoring each chapter, each phase of Julie's life because she was at a point in her life where she needed meaning, that what she was doing was more than a routine. I've felt like that in the past and could totally relate; however, I found God was stirring me to bigger things. Julie found Mastering the Art of French Cooking. I prefer my choice!
Now onto the book; I didn't think I'd enjoy it. Afterall, books turned into movies usually leave much to be desired. I didn't want to be a frustrated reader who continually made comments about all the great parts of the book that the movie left out. Mind you, that is a true statement. There were parts of the book not written into the movie. BUT the difference is that the movie delivered on it's own. Amy Adams---good! But Meryl Streep---outstanding! It was fun to watch the mannerisms known my Julia Child delivered in a great performance by Meryl Streep.
I hope you are inspired to read something different...hey maybe even try Julie & Julia!
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