tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192457687859438182024-03-05T15:32:08.365-08:00Handwoven DreamsHandwoven Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15824583862078946842noreply@blogger.comBlogger162125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219245768785943818.post-20038125503882172682015-04-09T10:46:00.002-07:002015-04-09T10:46:49.000-07:00Test Post for Australian AdventureMy name is Susan and I'm on an adventure to Australia.Handwoven Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15824583862078946842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219245768785943818.post-37728843906704423282014-08-13T12:29:00.000-07:002014-08-13T12:50:50.975-07:00Currentlycelebrating - a great start to a new school year and the lovely temperate weather we are experiencing.<br />
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creating - a crocheted blanket for my sister.<br />
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growing - basil, oregano and rosemary.<br />
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learning - new ways to enrich our read-aloud experience from the book <u>Deconstructing Penguins</u> by Lawrence and Nancy Goldstone.<br />
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listening - to the audio version of <u>Jane Eyre</u>, wind chimes and the wind blowing through trees.<br />
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<br />Handwoven Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15824583862078946842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219245768785943818.post-84350420581385795652013-05-24T14:03:00.001-07:002013-05-24T14:12:12.216-07:00Yarn Along<br />
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One of my very favorite blogs that I discovered last year is <a href="http://www.gsheller.com/">Small Things</a>. Each Wednesday she hosts a link up featuring bloggers current knitting/crocheting projects and current reads - two of my favorite past-times! <br />
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I have been enchanted with this crochet pattern for quite some time - ripples. I finally mastered it (after several tries - my pattern reading skills are very basic) a month ago. This will be my Autumn Throw. For the past several months the colors of orange and gray have figured largely in my scrapbook layouts and most recently my new flip flops! The color scheme of this blanket reminds me of autumn fires - the orange flames, the gray ash and the dark gray of wood. This is turning out to be a long term project!<br />
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On the reading front, I just finished <u>Another Place at the Table</u> by Kathy Harrison. It is the memoir of a woman in Massachusetts whose family has fostered children for many years. I literally could not put this book down and it stirred again my desires to foster. Now is not the right time for our family to re-enter this venture full-time, but I am praying that there will be a small way we can soon get involved again.Handwoven Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15824583862078946842noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219245768785943818.post-31420508067294181222012-02-29T19:48:00.000-08:002012-02-29T19:48:24.864-08:00The Ultimate Prescription<br />
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from the back of the book..."Many of the diseases sending us to doctors' offices, surgical suites, and early graves are preventable-and we don't need to be overmedicated to cure them." This intriguing claim is made by Chattanooga cardiologist Dr. James L. Marcum, author of <u>The Ultimate Prescription</u>.<br />
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In this book, Dr. Marcum directly coorelates the cure for many of our (non-acute) illnesses to a health plan based upon the days of creation. He also details common and prevailing myths and lies that we are bombarded with through both the media and other sources. While Dr. Marcum definitively supports the use of modern medicine to combat illness, he also strongly proposes a definitive shift toward God's "original Health Plan" in our lifestyles. Among the eighteen chapters, are chapters relating each day of creation and how the particulars of that day's work impacts our health. The last chapters bring it all together in "The Ultimate Prescription" and "The Ultimate Healing." Also included in this work are appendices dealing with symptoms, diagnostic testing, and treatment.<br />
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Dr. Marcum is a practicing cardiologist at the Chattanooga Heart Institute. I found this book both throrough and very readible. He presents his thoughts with clarity and in layman's terms.<br />
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I recieved a complimentary copy of this book for review by Tyndale Media Center. The opinions are my own.Handwoven Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15824583862078946842noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219245768785943818.post-38776238062913086432012-02-29T19:08:00.000-08:002012-02-29T19:51:27.753-08:00The Book of Man<br />
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I recently finished reading <u>The Book of Man</u> by William J. Bennett, also author of the literary compilation, <u>The Book of Virtues</u>. <br />
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This literary masterpiece is divides the writings under the headings: Man in War, Man at Work, Man in Play, Sports, and Leisure, Man in the Polis, Man with Woman and Children, and Man in Prayer and Reflection. The pieces in each section range broadly in both period written and style. The selections span both fiction and non-fiction material. All, however, are united by messages of noblilty, honor, respect, courage and humility. There is an overarching sense of elegance throughout these writings. Bennet did a masterful job in compiling this work. And while the themes are directed toward men, I, as a woman, found much to be edified by also.<br />
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I was given a complimentary copy of this book for review by Thomas Nelson Publishers. The opinions are my own.Handwoven Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15824583862078946842noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219245768785943818.post-71268397333523812522011-11-27T12:14:00.001-08:002011-11-27T12:45:55.239-08:00Our Sunday To-Do List<br />
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1. Sunday School and Church this morning (lovely service)</div>
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2. Run by Target to get the (nearly) last of our Christmas presents</div>
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4. Celebrate the first Sunday of Advent <br />
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9. Watch The Next Iron Chef on Food Network<br />
10. Have Bedtime Ritual by the lighted Christmas Tree</div>Handwoven Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15824583862078946842noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219245768785943818.post-11323021268513928942011-11-23T21:24:00.001-08:002011-11-23T22:07:44.330-08:00My Seven Wonders of the World<em>My </em>Seven Wonders of the World are:<br />
- experiencing <em><strong>love</strong></em>, deep and abiding<br />
- experiencing soul cleansing <em><strong>forgiveness</strong></em><br />
- experiencing <strong><em>grace</em>,</strong> unmerited<br />
- experiencing unspeakable <em><strong>joy</strong></em><br />
- experiencing <em><strong>peace</strong></em> that passes understanding<br />
- experiencing <em><strong>miracles</strong></em>, with eyes wide-open<br />
- experiencing <em><strong>hope</strong></em> found only in Christ<br />
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Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones!Handwoven Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15824583862078946842noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219245768785943818.post-21578081400183373022011-09-10T08:45:00.000-07:002011-09-10T13:29:55.475-07:00The Wonder of WonderMaps!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Oh. My. We have been blessed to try out an awesome new resource called WonderMaps from Bright Idea Press! With this program, you can print over 350 maps, ranging from world, regional, historic and state focus, each customized with the details of your choice. It is so much fun to use and very user friendly. The possibilities of use with this program are endless. Not only do the producers provide an list of several creative and exciting potential cross-curriculum uses, but the system also coordinates with both </div>
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<br />Handwoven Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15824583862078946842noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219245768785943818.post-28823351626331315982011-08-29T16:15:00.000-07:002011-08-29T16:15:05.494-07:00The Blessing ~ a book review<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I recently finished a book that I have long wanted to read - <u>The Blessing</u> by John Trent and Gary Smalley. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>from the front cover</em> - "Giving the Gift of Unconditional Love and Acceptance"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>from the back cover</em> - "Children of every age long for the gift of "the blessing" - the unconditional love and approval that come from a healthy relationship with their parents. This lift-changing gift, essential for instilling a deep sense of self-worth and unshakable emotional well-being, contains five essential elements......"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This updated edition of the book, originally published in 1986, thoroughly outlines implementing the "five essential elements." It details the application of each element and offers real-life examples of both individuals who experienced that element and those who suffered the lack of it. Utilizing personal anecdotes and scripture, Trent and Smalley present their strategies both with clarity and compassion. In addition, the authors pepper the chapters with noted links to further resources online at their website <a href="http://www.theblessing.com/">http://www.theblessing.com/</a> The reader is left confident that they too, can offer "the Blessing" to each of their own children and to the other significant people in their life. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">1921. bedtime ritual again</div><div style="text-align: center;">1922. the comfort of rituals</div><div style="text-align: center;">1923. always grace</div><div style="text-align: center;">1924. reading aloud <u>Little House on the Prairie</u></div><div style="text-align: center;">1925. Stevia in the Raw (I like my coffee even better now, Jennifer!)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1926. rearranging furniture</div><div style="text-align: center;">1927. my office space</div><div style="text-align: center;">1928. our school room</div><div style="text-align: center;">1929. the freshness of repurposed spaces</div><div style="text-align: center;">1930. kids journaling in their night-time journals</div><div style="text-align: center;">1931. looking at their journal entries with them</div><div style="text-align: center;">1932. today's early morning walk</div><div style="text-align: center;">1933. being drenched with sweat</div><div style="text-align: center;">1934. the blessing of a cool shower</div><div style="text-align: center;">1935. new lotion</div><div style="text-align: center;">1936. in our 3rd week of school</div><div style="text-align: center;">1937. antibiotics for strept throat</div><div style="text-align: center;">1938. the sound of my kitchen fountain</div><div style="text-align: center;">1939. the tapping of my computer keys</div><div style="text-align: center;">1940. shutting my eyes</div><div style="text-align: center;">1941. getting a letter in the mail<br />
1942. a dad's homeschool prayer group for my husband to be a part of</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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8:00 - 8:30 Morning Devotions<br />
8:30 - 9:00 1st Silent Reading (each child will read out of a pre-chosen grade level book)<br />
9:00 - 12:00 Grammar & Math Instruction/Seatwork<br />
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch<br />
1:00 - 2:00 History (M/W)/Science (T/Th)<br />
2:00 - 2:30 Mom Read Aloud Time (probably history/science related)<br />
2:30 - 3:00 Peer Spelling Drill/3rd graders read aloud to me<br />
3:00 - 3:30 2nd Silent Reading<br />
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Friday's schedule looks like this:<br />
8:00 - 8:30 Morning Devotions<br />
8:30 - 9:00 Silent Reading<br />
9:00 - 10:00 Math Testing (all)<br />
10:00 - 11:00 Comprehension Quizzes/Handwriting (completion of a History Review Sheet in their best handwriting - doing double duty here)<br />
11:00 - 12:00 Art Activity or additional History/Science Project<br />
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch<br />
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- Good Morning! + Breakfast (7:30 A.M.)<br />
- Morning Devotions<br />
- Homeschool<br />
- Daily Chores (Desk Ready, Public Rooms, Bedrooms)<br />
- Free Time<br />
- Supper + Kitchen Cleanup<br />
- Free Time<br />
- Night-time Ritual (8:00)<br />
TV off<br />
Pajamas + Brush Teeth<br />
Prayers + Monthly Memory Verse<br />
Journal + Story<br />
- Bedtime (9:00 P.M.)<br />
- Good Night! Lights Out! (9:15) <br />
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I really enjoy reading other's schedules and plans, so I thought I would put mine up!Handwoven Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15824583862078946842noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219245768785943818.post-75502159540781849212011-06-29T10:18:00.000-07:002011-06-29T10:18:51.191-07:00Desiring God<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have recently finished reviewing <u>Desiring God</u>, a DVD Study, by John Piper. Quoting Piper, "God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him." So simple, yet so profound. Piper supports this premise scripturally and it is a result of many years of study. John Piper is the Pastor for Preaching and Vision at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This DVD presentation is set up as a 5 hour topical study to a small audience. While the trappings of this presentation were a bit less sophisticated (use of overhead projector as opposed to powerpoint), Piper's delivery was both personable and engaging. I found the message of this text both challenging and thrilling. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">From the back of the study guide - "This study guide companion to the DVD version of <u>Desiring God</u> - the classic explanation of Christian hedonism by John Piper - will help individuals and groups understand that the supreme calling of life is to "glorify God by enjoing Him forever." "</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I received a complementary copy of this book for review from <a href="http://www,waterbrookmultnomah.com/">waterbrookmultnomah.com </a> The opinions are my own.</div>Handwoven Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15824583862078946842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219245768785943818.post-29302172474202592612011-06-17T17:34:00.000-07:002011-06-17T17:34:16.675-07:00Growing Up Amish ~ a compelling read<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">When I was a young girl, I checked out biographies by the stack, laid across my bed and read my summer days away. When I was in my early twenties, I read through the published diaries and letters of Anne Morrow Lindbergh. Since that time, my taste has shifted more to prefering fiction titles. Then, I read <u>Growing Up Amish</u> by Ira Wagler. I have read many fictional accounts of Amish life, all of which have been written by women. Most of those women had a least some real connection to people of</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Mennonite or Amish backgrounds, lending credibility to the accounts. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Never have I read a like book from a male perspective. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This non-fiction story is an autobiographical telling of Wagler's childhood up until his mid-twenties. He recounts details of Old Order Amish life and many challenges he faced. This work was both compelling and provocative. Even though the back of the book tells you clearly that Wagler leaves the religious background of his youth, even knowing how it would end, I could barely put the book down. Wagler has such a gift for capturing his experiences in words, that the end result is a life-story that is both honest and yet tender.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I recieved a complementary copy of this book for review from <a href="http://mediacenter.tyndale.com/">mediacenter.tyndale.com</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">The comments are my own.</div>Handwoven Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15824583862078946842noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219245768785943818.post-84495516660565964422011-06-13T13:08:00.000-07:002011-06-13T13:11:38.474-07:00from the gratitude journal<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">1363. friends enjoying Gracie in Sunday School</div><div style="text-align: center;">1364. focusing</div><div style="text-align: center;">1365. setting boundaries on commitments</div><div style="text-align: center;">1366. sunlight spearing up and down on a strand of cobweb</div><div style="text-align: center;">1367. M and J cleaning laundry room on their own</div><div style="text-align: center;">1368. Gracie sleeping</div><div style="text-align: center;">1369. coffee ready to drink</div><div style="text-align: center;">1370. a day spanning before me unmarked by outside obligations</div><div style="text-align: center;">1371. being able to work on projects</div><div style="text-align: center;">1372. being reminded - nothing matters more than each interaction - careful attention to words and attitudes</div><div style="text-align: center;">1373. 14 years of marriage marked today!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">To learn more about the joys of journalling gratitude visit <a href="http://aholyexperience.com/">aholyexperience.com</a> !</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Handwoven Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15824583862078946842noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219245768785943818.post-52413871103407896522011-06-05T19:20:00.000-07:002011-06-06T05:59:56.844-07:00Please PrayPlease pray for my dear homeschooling friend Marie, who blogs at <a href="http://justcallmerei.blogspot.com/">justcallmerei.blogspot.com</a> She is having surgery Tuesday. Please pray for peace and healing. Thank you!Handwoven Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15824583862078946842noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219245768785943818.post-58065631802907004642011-06-02T21:40:00.000-07:002011-06-02T22:12:57.885-07:00may book of days<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7XL0MtIFZYphgTafZ-ZS7VC7Ys7pjNmCer3HXnGHWeLsvsXYpz8LQcs0FUjXFVGb30Mv-kD0twlngKLzcwh-b5RjtluIkP1UuT2KXFPJHKneWUN8Zb_jYy3mcuuMBLgwrD_q3uMd4dkc/s1600/IMG_6631.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7XL0MtIFZYphgTafZ-ZS7VC7Ys7pjNmCer3HXnGHWeLsvsXYpz8LQcs0FUjXFVGb30Mv-kD0twlngKLzcwh-b5RjtluIkP1UuT2KXFPJHKneWUN8Zb_jYy3mcuuMBLgwrD_q3uMd4dkc/s320/IMG_6631.JPG" t8="true" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Papa has been playing and repairing his clarinets.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also during this month, as a family, we learned Matthew 6:9-13 and read <u>The Ordinary Princess</u>, poetry of A. A. Milne, and continued <u>The Hobbit</u>. Last week, we brought home our ninth foster baby, Gracie!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was truly a fun and busy month!</div>Handwoven Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15824583862078946842noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219245768785943818.post-77630510031455398622011-05-29T16:05:00.000-07:002011-05-29T16:05:10.132-07:00Happy Birthday M!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVy1BwdFukBCoMtIcni9-wqbFubSaUpo2DMykqrxgmUWWMwvY28AG8O0ETX5SjQHpQu-VKOuheOO5wEn3mCWgKGn7ik7C2MGU8SAlk2XoVvIedEteQNiA-7Hk5id268cQY3OoHJccQBwE/s1600/IMG_6504.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVy1BwdFukBCoMtIcni9-wqbFubSaUpo2DMykqrxgmUWWMwvY28AG8O0ETX5SjQHpQu-VKOuheOO5wEn3mCWgKGn7ik7C2MGU8SAlk2XoVvIedEteQNiA-7Hk5id268cQY3OoHJccQBwE/s320/IMG_6504.JPG" t8="true" width="240" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">We celebrated M's 10th birthday in April - double-digits!!! She is an active girl who loves riding her bike and rollerblading. She also has a great sense of style. Quick, inquisitive and compssionate, M is a treasure and we are blessed to have her as our daughter!</div>Handwoven Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15824583862078946842noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219245768785943818.post-14399922425153687202011-05-28T12:20:00.000-07:002011-05-28T12:20:41.779-07:00Money Secrets of the Amish ~ a book review<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I just completed reading <u>Money Secrets of the Amish</u> - Finding True Abundance in Simplicity, Sharing, and Saving by Lorilee Craker. Cracker is of Mennonite heritage and is a New York Times Best-Selling Author. This book was a response to the strained economic times in which most Americans are now finding themselves. Yet despite these economic challenges, many of the Amish, though not immune to the "economic downturn" themselves, seem to be keeping their heads above water, financially, more than many of their "fancy" counterparts. Cracker divided up her narrative into 12 chapters that challenge the reader to rethink how they shop, how they do gift-giving, and bartering services among many other topics. Included at the end of each chapter are specific challenge prompts to engage the reader in trying out these savvy spending, sharing and saving ideas.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I enjoyed reading this book and have come away inspired to rethink many areas of my own spending and saving. I want to look into buying some food items locally (fruits, vegetables, eggs, etc.) and possibly learn the canning process. Just typing that last sentence makes me a little nervous - as I have hardly ever canned anything in my life and from what I have seen is always a time consuming activity. I am thinking of how I can be more creative/economical in my gift-giving and how I can greater utilize local thrift stores to make our dollars go further. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I received a complimentary copy of this book for review from <a href="http://www.booksneeze.com/">booksneeze.com </a>The comments are my own.</div>Handwoven Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15824583862078946842noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219245768785943818.post-53415246761868566532011-05-25T12:32:00.000-07:002011-05-25T12:32:13.163-07:00Pondering<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">βTo allow oneself to be carried away by a multitude of conflicting concerns, to surrender to too many demands, to commit oneself to too many projects, to want to help everyone in everything, is to succumb to the violence of our times.β </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">β Thomas Merton</div>Handwoven Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15824583862078946842noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219245768785943818.post-68560362681364758612011-05-23T20:13:00.000-07:002011-05-23T20:13:20.298-07:00Top Ten Treasures from Our Camping Trip<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">1. submerging in a nature-filled setting, while having the comfort of an air-conditioned cabin</div><div style="text-align: center;">2. staring at the water</div><div style="text-align: center;">3. gazing into the green of the trees</div><div style="text-align: center;">4. listening to my kids and husband as they built sand castles</div><div style="text-align: center;">5. disconnecting from the internet/computer and clock</div><div style="text-align: center;">6. the biggest decision facing me - whether to read, crochet or nap</div><div style="text-align: center;">7. feeling myself, literally unwind</div><div style="text-align: center;">8. the kid's freedom to wander</div><div style="text-align: center;">9. walking in a new setting</div><div style="text-align: center;">10. roasting marshmallows</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I recently finished the book, <u>Desert Gift</u>, by Sally John. This book is a part of John's series, Side Roads. The main character of this book, Jillian Galloway, is a popular marriage expert, who is on the brink of even greater acclaim. She has a large radio following and a newly published book. Marriage expert though she may be, her own marriage appears to have fallen apart, as the book begins with her husband asking her for a divorce. The story follows Jillian and her husband as they seek to find new footing in this phase of their lives.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I wanted to like this book, but I did not. While some of the characters were well developed and showed authentic depth, the character of Jillian's husband, Jack, was a critically weak link to the whole story. I could neither relate to his responses to the situation that he caused, nor find his character even believable. He came off as shallow and nearly, if this could be possible as a main character, as an afterthought. He simply made little sense in this story, yet by virtue of his position in the story, could not be overlooked. For me the character of Jack ruined the story.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I received a complementary copy of this book for review from <a href="http://mediacenter.tyndale.com/">mediacenter.tyndale.com</a> The opinions are my own.</div>Handwoven Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15824583862078946842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219245768785943818.post-88556522165056322802011-05-11T11:01:00.000-07:002011-05-23T09:06:06.663-07:00Plain Wisdom ~ a book review<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I recently completed the book <u>Plain Wisdom</u> by Cindy Woodsmall and Miram Flaud. This non-fiction work is a collaboration between an Englishcer, Woodsmall, and an Old Order Amish woman, Flaud. Over a period of several years, Woodsmall, has spent time visiting with and living in Flaud's world. The camaradarie between these two unlikely kindred spirits brings a gentle sweetness to the book. Throughout the book the authors recount various life experiences and how their faith impacted these experiences. The readings are broken down into short essays. The section headings are "The Rhythm of Life," "Timeless Blessings," "Challenges Great and Small," "Laughter in Odd Places," "Beauty, Ashes and Things Between," " In His Hands," and "The Shape of Tomorrow." </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Having previously read most of Beverly Lewis' Amish-themed works and some of Woodsmall's I have always been fascinated by the details, especially the running of the home and kitchen, that make up this particular lifestyle. I have visited Lancaster, Pennslyvania and surrounding towns. While there I tasted recipes unique to their culture and got a small veiw into the Amish world. While I would never personally want to live under the seemingly rigid religeous/governmental order that they embrace, I find the simpler, "close to the earth," lifestyle fascinating. Therefore to have a birds-eye veiw into the thoughts of a modern day Old Order Amish woman's heart, was too exciting to pass up. I found this book easy to read and engaging.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">I received a complementary copy of this book for review by <span class="T10" id="r0_u"><span style="color: #339933;">waterbrookmultnomah.com/bloggingforbooks</span></span>. The comments are my own. </div>Handwoven Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15824583862078946842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219245768785943818.post-47913932574048015802011-05-05T16:41:00.000-07:002011-05-06T16:06:59.984-07:00Nick of Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifUO2u_yl6pUnAw4iFsAh5H1QehnxyxAHKuW8WRulq470VLssnjKe5wGf1uY6kCtaJ8bGKTFNxI3UqFCbfrlZb6curtbqIU6BFDPyNtp4JleixwzZpw2a0WTYmkTjvoYFfldNU-Y8QU1s/s1600/Nick+on+Time.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifUO2u_yl6pUnAw4iFsAh5H1QehnxyxAHKuW8WRulq470VLssnjKe5wGf1uY6kCtaJ8bGKTFNxI3UqFCbfrlZb6curtbqIU6BFDPyNtp4JleixwzZpw2a0WTYmkTjvoYFfldNU-Y8QU1s/s1600/Nick+on+Time.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><u>Nick of Time</u> is a suspense novel in the "bug man" series by Tim Downs. Downs' main character, Nick Polchak, is a renowned forensic entomologist. He is also delightfully quirky man who maintains a dry sense of humor throughout the book. A forensic entomologist helps solve murders through studying bugs found at the crime scene. This book begins with less than a week to go before Nick is to be married. A colleague requests Nick's help in solving an old case. The two agree to meet up at the monthly Vidocq meeting. Once Nick arrives, however, things quickly fall apart. True to his nature, Nick becomes absorbed in the details of this case, leaving his fiancee, Alena, to wonder if Nick can commit to this marriage. And, will Nick return in the "nick of time" for his own wedding?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the third book that I have read by Tim Downs. Like the others, I found <u>Nick of Time</u> engaging and easy to read. There were times that I busted out laughing while reading it. (Which means that I will be reading this one out loud to my husband!) The plot is tight and fast paced. This book was definitely a delight to read.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I received a complementary copy of this book from <a href="http://booksneeze.com/">booksneeze.com</a> The comments are my own.</div>Handwoven Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15824583862078946842noreply@blogger.com0