New Release…. Eighteen-year-old Sadie Stark, raised by the governor of Pennsylvania, has the world on a string. She doesn’t need the mother who left her any more than she needs the fiance who promises to change. What she needs is to finish college, and keep her wits about her. When war-bound James Pasko returns her… Continue reading Return to Me – A Book Review
While temperatures are saying it is definitely still summer, autumn is on its way. I know because I have been dodging falling leaves and already fallen acorns on runs. Plus this patch of pumpkins is ready to harvest. I had a full summer and here are a few of the things that I did. I… Continue reading Summer is Ending
Disclaimer: I received Freekeh to try through Fit Approach. All opinions are my own. Product in the giveaway will ship direct from Freekeh Foods. The package that arrived with the freekeh in it was a true surprised. I could not wait to try this grain as I am always looking for new foods to fit… Continue reading Freekeh Foods
Disclaimer: I am a #sweatpink ambassador through FitApproach.com and as such, received the opportunity to have a Bulu Box sent to me for review purposes. All opinions are my own. It was like Christmas the day I went to the mail box across the street and this orange box was wiggled in for me. I knew there… Continue reading Bulu Box
Last year I was fairly upset as I managed to get to the preview of the Salt Springs Trail Race but I was in California Labor Day weekend so did not make it to the actual race or the rest of the festivities that day at the park. There are two trail races – 2.5… Continue reading Salt Springs Trail Race Preview
Disclaimer: I received an advance reader copy of this book through Penguin’s First to Read. I am under no obligation to review the book. All opinions are my own. After having read all the Mitford books and even plenty of Jan Karon’s other books, I was so excited to pick up Come Rain or Come… Continue reading Come Rain or Come Shine – A Book Review
New Release…. Madison Alcott was back in her hometown, caring for her sick mom and working long hours at the best resort in Laguna Beach. She never imagined she’d return to the place where she became famous on the hit reality TV show Laguna Nights, and the place where she was humiliated on national television.… Continue reading Laguna Nights – Book Review
This coming weekend is my church bazaar. I could say that means it will be odd but this year I will not be there. Normally, I try to get to the bazaar at least once. It runs for two days from 4-11 and then a chicken BBQ on Sunday after church. My big problem is… Continue reading Summer Time
I joined a wonderful swap – the summer tea swap. You are paired with another tea person and send teas to try. I was paired with Ann Marie who lives in a hotter climate than I do. I wanted to know if she preferred cold tea because of this. It would make a huge difference… Continue reading Tea Time
I have spent a lot of time since 2007 running. There has been some swimming, a little kick boxing and a few other exercises that help me with my running but I have concentrated on running mostly. I am not a big racer but have run quite a few since my first 5K in December… Continue reading Adding to my Training
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