Would they know what’s important to me?

by Carol9 Comments
Hopefully, I'll have my review up for 13 1/2 by Nevada Barr later this week, but I did want to share this tidbit with you.  Polly was not given to the accumulation of worldly goods, but, had anyone gone through her house, they would have seen pictures of children and friends, letters from students, invitation accepted and declined, calendars marked with upcoming events, hand-drawn birthday cards, inscribed book, awards, diplomas, notes on bulletin boards—a short history of Polly Marchand in three dimensions. (pg. 237) Polly is contrasting her house with another woman's apartment. In Red's plethora of objects nothing that spoke of her heart had surfaced, only evidence of compulsion, addiction, and depression. But for the cigar box, there was no indication that anyone had touched her life—or that she had touched the life of another. (pg. 237) It made me wonder what a stranger would think if they went through my house. Would they know who and what were important to me? I...
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101 Glam Girl Ways to an Ultra Chic Lifestyle by Dawn Del Russo

by Carol5 Comments
101 Glam Girl Ways to an Ultra Chic Lifestyle by Dawn Del Russo, illustrated by Barbara Ann Scarrillo I had to sit down and read this the same day it came. It just grabbed my attention. It really is a fun, quick little book filled with 101 tips. Maybe you won't be ultra chic if you follow them, but you will feel good about yourself and have that extra sparkle. Some of the tips are fun and flirty, like #2 Flaunt Luscious Lashes. Others are more practical, like take a walk or carry an umbrella. Some take a little money, like a weekly manicure, but others are free. I think it can help even me get a step or two closer to glamorous. This is just a cute, witty book. It's like tidbits of advice from girlfriends and stylists, and it would make a perfect little gift for friends. My mom's already asked to borrow it. Tip #70 Make Life a Special Occasion Everyday should...
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Mailbox Monday

by Carol14 Comments
Marcia at The Printed Page hosts Mailbox Monday. Here's my list from the week. First is the beautiful pearl necklace I won, thanks to Pearl Girls and Freda's Voice. Books: 101 Glam Girl Ways to an Ultra Chic Lifestyle by Dawn Del Russo (Received from the author for review.) Brief Interviews with Hideous Men by David Foster Wallace (Audiobook won at Metroreader. Thanks, Kim!) Did you get any good books over this week?...
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Winners

by Carol6 Comments
Congratulations to the winners of The Cowboy's Christmas Miracle by RaeAnne Thayne. I hope you enjoy it. Kim V Joyful stacybuckeye Yvonne I'll be sending an e-mail out to all of you shortly. I'll just need your mailing addresses so I can get the books out to you. Thanks....
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