Monthly Archives: April 2011
British escape, part I: London, England
London is my BFF. On this, my third visit to England in four years, I wasn’t sure what to expect. It was pre-Royal Wedding week, after all — and having had the greatest time on my previous visit, nerves pulsed … Continue reading
Filed under Anglophilia, out and about
Book review: ‘The Peach Keeper’ by Sarah Addison Allen
Willa Jackson has finally settled down. Though known as a prankster in high school, the time came for Willa to let go of her constant need for an adrenaline rush, move back to her hometown and run a store in … Continue reading
Filed under 4-star reads, book reviews
Wordless Wednesday: London in the springtime
Just a tiny taste of the many British posts to come! For more Wordless Wednesday, visit here.
Filed under wordless weds.
Home sweet home
I’M BACK. I’m jet-lagged and crazed and already back at work, but had a fabulous time and saw so many cool things (like castles!). My 12-day trip took me through the English countryside and the Irish Sea; through pubs, restaurants … Continue reading
Filed under musings
Book review: ‘Secret Daughter’ by Shilpi Somaya Gowda
Doctors Somer and Krishnan felt fortunate to find one another — and their tireless medical work in California left little time to think about starting a family. But when Somer decides she’s ready to get pregnant, the pieces don’t come … Continue reading
Filed under 3-star reads, book reviews
A pint for you — off to England
Friends, neighbors, countrymen — I’m headed back to England. And added to my vacation experience will be tours of Wales, Scotland and Ireland. I’ll be everywhere and keeping busy, and hope to take approximately 4,000 photos and make countless memories. … Continue reading
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