Monthly Archives: March 2014
Gift from the Sea
Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh (1955) Last week, my daughter was working on an application for a school program. She had been given a list of attributes and was asked to write an essay about the two … Continue reading
Remembering Mr. Ron
Last month, our community lost one of its most cherished members when Rollin “Ron” Wehman died after suffering a heart attack. Mr. Ron, as we knew him, was the founder and general manager of the Riverside Dinner Theater and Conference … Continue reading
Is This Party Too Revealing?
Last Friday, I was chatting with my physical therapist about weekend plans while being treated for a hamstring strain. My plans consisted of the usual: Drive a child to an activity. Pick child up. Repeat. His plans were a little … Continue reading
Eleanor & Park
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell (2013) Let’s face it – high school can be ugly. First, you’ve got the hormone-induced breakouts and awkward growth spurts that make you feel ugly. Then there’s the anxiety and haunting self-doubt that make … Continue reading
The Bookman’s Tale
I was waiting for my coffee at Starbucks last weekend when I noticed a woman reading The Bookman’s Tale by Charlie Lovett. I’m not usually the kind of person who initiates conversations with strangers. But if a good book is … Continue reading
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