Review: Women’s Devotional Bible published by Zondervan

by Carol8 Comments
I've been using the New Women's Devotional Bible daily for the last couple of weeks or so. The devotions are fit what I was looking for. They're brief, about a page long. They include a scripture verse to read, the devotion, thoughtful articles which so far have been good giving me a different way of looking at something or encouraging me to think about my own life. Most include questions for reflection and several end with a prayer. These devotions are written by women for women, which is not necessarily something I would usually pick up, but they are not cheesy or sappy. The writers are applying a scripture basis to real issues, real challenges that women face. So far, they've talked God's love, about God keeping His promises in His time not ours, sin's affecting those close to the sinner, and the lack of self-confidence. There are a year's worth of devotions, so I'm expecting them to continue to help...
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Teaser from The Hanging Wood

by Carol10 Comments
Her foot caught on a hook protruding from a lichen-smeared stone cheese press long ago abandoned in the grass, and she lost her balance for a second time. This time her ankle wrenched, and she sat down to massage the tender flesh. For an instant, she had an impression of a flash of light, as if the sun had glinted on a pair of field glasses. When she picked herself up, not a soul was to be seen. (Tuesday Teaser from 2% of The Hanging Wood by Martin Edwards)...
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Cooling down with AC: “The Tuesday Night Club”

by Carol12 Comments
Image source: Wikipedia The air conditioner at our house doesn't work and it's hot here, but that's not why I'm participating in the Spend the Summer with Agatha Christie read-alongs. I do like the phrase "Cooling Down with AC," though. I adore Agatha Christie, and have since I discovered her in junior high. For me, she is one of the writers that made me fall in love with mysteries. Today, a read-along of "The Tuesday Night Club" is being hosted at Book Club Girl. It's the first short story written about Miss Marple and serves as the perfect introduction. A small group of individuals has gathered at Miss Marple's home, including Miss Marple, her nephew Raymond a writer, an artist, Sir Henry Clithering a former Commissioner of Scotland Yard, and a clergyman. The topic of  "unsolved mysteries" comes up and Sir Henry presents the group with a previously unsolved murder. He now knows who the killer was, but it hasn't been made public...
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Fun and Games

by Carol26 Comments
I love boardgames. We play at least one night a week, sometimes more. If we're heading out of town for a vacation or just for the weekend, we always take two or three games with us. Classic games, family games, Euro games, I like them all. Friday was game night at our house, when David, me and some of our friends get together and play boardgames, and we actually played one of my favorites, so when I saw the Fun and Games Blogfest, I had to play along. My three favorite games: Dominion- This one is currently my flat-out favorite.You start with a 10 cards, the same as everyone else. In the center of the table is a selection of other cards that you buy. So you basically build your own deck, with actions and victory points and money. You're in control of what your deck consists of for the most part, although some of the expansions do let you screw around with...
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