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Book Review: Cloud of Witnesses
Cloud of Witnesses is perhaps the most beautiful prayer book I've encountered. It is a small curated collection of prayers from a wide variety of sources throughout church history. It's a lovely hardback book with gold foil accents and a ribbon marker, perfect for gift-giving.
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Book Review: To Outwit Them All
To Outwit Them All by Peggy Wirgua is a fictional account of the "lady" in George Washington's spy ring during the Revolutionary War. Before I read this novel, I had only the vaguest notion that there even was a spy ring, so it was fascinating to learn more about it. What I found most intriguing was that the lady was…
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Book Review: The Sound of Violet
The Sound of Violet is the unlikely and heartwarming love story of a young man on the autism spectrum and a sweet young woman trapped in the life of prostitution.
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Game Review: Deduckto
Deduckto has appeal for all ages. The quirky artwork is hilarious, with solemn animals wearing ridiculous disguises. However, the biggest advantage is that, being a card game, it's much more compact, making it perfect for travel.
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Book Review: Escaping the Wilderness
Escaping the Wilderness is a face-paced, exciting, and intriguing story that kept me turning the pages. I thoroughly enjoyed the fugitive plot and the setting of the Montana mountains. If you enjoy romantic suspense, don't miss this one!
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Book Review: A Simple Kindess in Flatsboro
When you're in the mood for a feel-good kind of book, you have to check out A Simple Kindness in Flatsboro. So many wonderful characters and an inspiring storyline. I absolutely loved this heartwarming story. I highly recommend it to everyone, but especially if you love small-town books.
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Game Review: Crabs in a Bucket
Have you heard of crabs in a bucket mentality? I hadn't heard it called that before, but apparently it's similar to the The Dog in the Manger fable from Aesop. In other words, "If I can't have it, neither can you." And that's the premise of the Crabs in a Bucket game. It is a strategy card game for 2-6…
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A Trip to Mayberry
Our travels this Labor Day took us to the Appalachian Mountains, a first for us, and added one more state (North Carolina) to our "states we've visited" list. Our initial destination was Wilmore, Kentucky, where we dropped off a trailer at my cousin's house. The weather was beautiful and we enjoyed the drive across Arkansas, the boot heel of Missouri,…
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August Reading Recap
Summer reading is winding down. Time to pull out all the cozy books for fall. Or whatever catches my eye. We'll see what comes along. For now, here's a report on what I read and found to read in August.
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Review: Plus-Plus Isoscapes Cabin
The Plus-Plus Isoscapes Cabin set includes the pieces needed to build a mountain cabin scene, complete with evergreen trees, a campfire, and a stream with a waterfall. I highly recommend this set. It is well-made and fun to work with. And the end result makes an interesting conversation piece to display on your desk.
