Monthly Archives: April 2010
Book review: ‘Cherries In Winter’ by Suzan Colon
When Suzan Colón finds herself unemployed and near financial ruin, she’s led to one source of immeasurable comfort for support: her grandmother’s recipe file. Even more valuable than the hearty foods described are the family stories that accompany them – Nana’s family lore … Continue reading
Filed under 3-star reads, book reviews
Book review: ‘Something Blue’ by Emily Giffin
Darcy Rhone has made a career — and life — on her charisma and attractiveness. Coupled with the fact that she’s always been the hottest woman in any room and far more beautiful than her best friend since childhood, Rachel, … Continue reading
Filed under 4-star reads, book reviews
How I got stuck behind a teen driver and was forced to rehash my own trauma behind the wheel
This morning I got stuck behind the most freaked out and by far the slowest teen driver I’ve ever seen. Of course it’s a law of nature that as I’m running late, a giant red SUV operated by a ghost-white and perspiring … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘The Lunatic, The Lover, And The Poet’ by Myrlin Hermes
Ah, sweet obsession. The things we do — and don’t do — for love. No one knows this better than Horatio, a divinity scholar struggling to compose a play for the Baron de Maricourt, a bumbly and oblivious man who keeps … Continue reading
Filed under 4-star reads, book reviews
Where in the World Weds.: Cherry blossoms in D.C.
Considering how obsessed I am with all things pink, y’all know I wasn’t going to miss the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., two weekends ago! It’s Where In The World Wednesday and I just can’t seem to stay … Continue reading
Filed under out and about, where in the world weds.
Why I haven’t been reading
So I haven’t read any books, friends. I’ve been making my way through Juliet Gael’s Romancing Miss Bronte for, oh, two weeks and can barely get my little eyes to focus on the little words. Because reading? That would require me … Continue reading
Filed under musings
