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The Woefield Poultry Collective by Susan Juby

I had so much fun reading this book.  I spotted it at the Oliver Paipoonge Library, the cover caught my … More

bluegrass music, chickens, contemporary, farm life, humour, New Yorker, Susan Juby, Vancouver Island

Carib Cat

Last week we said goodbye to our 16 1/2 year old cat, Carib. I believe she was ready to go. … More

Animals, cats, christmas, Cleveland Amory, contemporary, Dewey, Human-Animal Relationships, humour, Malcolm, nonfiction, Vicki Myron, William Thomas

Annie Freeman’s Fabulous Traveling Funeral

I read this title by Kris Radish several years ago. It came to mind yesterday, talk about life imitating art. … More

contemporary, death, friendship, funeral, Kris Radish, road trips, women

You Had Me At Woof by Julie Klam

You’ll laugh, you’ll cry. Last weekend I read this book. I thought the dog on the cover was cute. It’s … More

Boston Terriers, contemporary, Dog owners, Dog Rescue Organizations, Dogs - Therapeutic Use, family, Human-Animal Relationships, Julie Klam

Wishin’ And Hopin’: A Christmas Story by Wally Lamb

Hi. I’ve wanted to read this book since late 2009. It was a 7 day book and I was busy, … More

10 year olds, 1960's, Annette Funicello, christmas, Christmas pageant, contemporary, family, humour, parochial school, Wally Lamb

The Good Daughters

I’m b-a-c-k. I was asked to continue submitting and at first I said no. Then “someone” said “I can see … More

1950's, ALS, artists, death, drama, family, farmers, friends, love, Richard B. Wright

Bambi

Bambi by Felix Salten. This is my final entry in this blog. I am retiring shortly and to quote myself … More

Animals, children's books, circle of life, contemporary, death, deer, Felix Salten, hunting, nature

In The Company Of Others: A Father Tim Novel by Jan Karon

After a 3 year absence Father Tim is back.  I was heartbroken when the Mitford series ended. I felt like … More

Christian fiction, contemporary, Cynthia, Dooley, Episcopal Priest, Father Tim, ireland, Jan Karon, Mitford, mystery

The Christmas Cookie Club by Ann Pearlman

I’ve been struggling to read Anthill by Edward O. Wilson. It was recommended by Joan Rivers in a magazine I … More

Adultery, Ann Pearlman, Baking, betrayal, chick lit, christmas, contemporary, Cookie Exchange, Female Friendship, Midwest, Miscarriage, Widow

The Tattoo Artist

The Tattoo Artist by Jill Ciment. This summer I read Heroic Measures by Jill Ciment. I enjoyed it and wondered … More

artists, contemporary, Islands, Jill Ciment, Life Magazine, Marquesas, New York, Tattoos, Twentieth Century

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