Author Archives: Janice
Marilynne Robinson: Graceful Prose and Powerful Storytelling
This past year I read Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson. It is a powerful story and Robinson such an eloquent writer that I picked the book to be the one I passed out on World Book Night. I have recommended it … Continue reading
Graduation Ceremonies: Encouraging, Challenging and Bittersweet
Many of you I am sure have attended graduation ceremonies this month. I have been to two though really wanted to go to three. I attended the graduation of the classical tutorial where I am a tutor and I was … Continue reading
Teaching: A High Calling
How quickly this school year has flown by. We are in our last weeks and that always makes me reflect. Friday night we had our graduation for our senior class, a very small group of five. I had the privilege … Continue reading
Children’s Book Giveaway: Win Charlotte’s Web & Rotten Teeth
I love books. As a former librarian and elementary classroom teacher I always looked forward to Children’s Book Week and used it as another way to promote books. I now teach high school but still am excited about this week. … Continue reading
Godiva Coffee Facebook Contest. Please Vote!
The contest is for a Mother’s Day Gift Basket. Please help my sister win it for my mom. Go to Facebook (this link takes you to their page) ‘like’ Godiva Coffee. Click on Photo contest. Finally, click on search by … Continue reading
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World Book Night
I am leaving in a few minutes to pass out copies of Housekeeping by Pulitzer-Prize winning Marilynne Robinson. I will add more later about this experience. Please comment if you are a giver or a receiver.
Next Stop on the Ultimate Blog Party
Welcome to the Ultimate Blog Party. Glad you stopped by and here is a little something about me. Am a single Christian woman who loves to read and discuss theology Provide caregiving for my mother who has Alzheimers Have a … Continue reading
On Loving Baseball and Some Baseball Book Suggestions
I love baseball. I always have. I have great memories of us playing baseball with all my cousins on my grandparent’s farm. The uncles would be helping us but really all the cousins were the stars. My grandparent’s would cheer … Continue reading
Easter Reflections
Good Friday: Reflecting on my sin and Savior who paid the penalty. Resurrection Day: Celebrating. He lives. Hallelujah! I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who … Continue reading
April: Autism Awareness Month
April 2 was Worldwide Autism Awareness day. Did you notice any blue lights in your neighborhood? Light it Up Blue is a campaign of Autism Speaks. I have my blue light on. You see, autism has affected my family. My … Continue reading
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