My husband drove me to the beach to read, because I still can‘t drive due to surgery. We sat above the beach and he fell asleep while I watched the waves and pelicans. I don‘t think either of us read a thing. 😂💛
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Used to drive Pacific Coast Hwy from college in Santa Barbara to home in Manhattan Beach area. Who knew its beach would become my “backyard happy place” 💛💛💛
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Variation on an earlier haiku. Sort of cheating, I know. 😊
If I ever get to NY, the Library Hotel would be where I‘d like to stay! Anyone been there? #libraryhotel #travel #newyork
pickRamsey writes “Sometimes rest is the most courageous work of all.” So true because we‘re always looking for ways to fix, to change, to end difficult situations. Through poems, prayers, and photos, Ramsey invites us to rest, to trust our Shepherd, and to have courage in that resting.
pickLook into their eyes. Really look. The eyes reveal the joy, the sadness, the layers of life experiences; every life is a story revealed in the eyes. Though some may not see the value of their own stories, those who do can then value the stories of others. When one person sees another with eyes of faith, hope, and love then that one will see the truth of the other's story. Especially when seeing through eyes of love. ⬇️
If you‘ve seen Fleetwood Mac‘s The Dance concert, you know what I‘m trying to capture. The layers of love, hurt, love, longing, hurt, love. Played out on stage. Among all four. But especially between these two.
https://youtu.be/1sQ7cuYgjzw
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#sundayfunday @BookmarkTavern
Ruth, a mother figure to Patty, emphatically tells her, “I love you now. I'll love you forever" and "Even if you forget everything else I want you to always remember that you are a person of value.”
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My son‘s first beach trip
I should have known then he would
Move to the Midwest
A 2-haiku day 😊
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All about reading and #Litsy this week!
Love creating and reading our haiku poems. 🤗
Reading Theo of Golden with my husband. 💛
Finding 3 books from my tbr list on Kindle Unlimited. 😃
Consistently reading now that I‘m not on heavy pain meds all day. 👍
#Litsy, motivation, discovery, friends, and fun, 👏
Play? @Desha @Welltraveledpages
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No rush, no run. None.
Fridays afford us freedom
To sip and savor.
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Sun on ocean gleams
Heart‘s joys dance in the morning
We twirl with delight
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Think I‘m going to try this. 😊
1. Have to sit up or I‘ll be sleeping 😂 Even reading in bed, I‘m sitting.
2. My husband and I both bought Theo of Golden the same week without realizing it. So we‘re both reading it. I think that this is the first time in our 38 year marriage that this has happened and that we‘re reading the same book at the same time.
@TheSpineView #Two4Tuesday
@Desha ? 😊
Do you ever find yourself smiling as you read?
Why does this passage make me so happy? Literally smiling “out loud.” 😊💛
#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView @Lesliereadsalot
So our cozy house has 7 rooms, including the bathroom; the only room that doesn‘t have any books is the bathroom. 😊
I couldn‘t count them or explain — just easier to show bookcases in every room, and yes, I also use shelves inside of a linen closet. 😂
Favorite April reading: tagged 👍
God just gifted me the experience of this poem as I try to rest, reminding me that truly I rest in His care. “Strength is ours for the asking, and with it power from the God of comfort and peace, who paints our tomorrows with light.” #poetrymatters #kneereplacementrecovery #poetryhelpsheal ❤️
I‘ve missed you dear #littens as I‘ve been in a lot of pain this week - sciatic pain can get excruciating. When able to focus, I continue to devour the Emma series. 😊
Congratulations @dabbe — #dabberocks #litsylegend 👏I‘ve only been on Litsy a couple of months, but you‘ve been so welcoming, I feel like I know you! 💛💛💛
My mood board is all about my guys, whom I‘m missing. They live in the Midwest and I‘ve not seen them since last June. They are each other‘s best friend and I love the closeness we all share despite the distance. (Grateful for Skype).
#moodboardcontest / #mbc
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1. Thankful — my brother-in-law had a stroke this week but it was minor and he‘s home. 💛
2. Easter blessings — as a Christian, I believe in Jesus and His resurrection and the hope that gives. 🙏
3. Got a Fire tablet with Kindle! 😃
4. A dear friend gave me this sweet orchid to cheer me up.🤗
5. My husband who has been taking such patient care of me for these first three weeks after surgery. ❤️
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Just delightful banter and then suddenly a pithy saying or poignant comment. I‘m not sure I can tell you what the series is “about.” It‘s more just enjoying the dialogue, in peeling back the layers of Emma and Pierce, and even Islington. It‘s reading the last sentence on the page, eagerly turning that page anticipating the next sentence only to find it‘s done; that volume is done. So on to volume 4 tomorrow.
It‘s a cozy reading night. ❤️
Introduction to Poetry #billycollins
#poetrymatters @TheSpineView
Always shared this with students to reassure them that there would be no murdering of poems in our classes. 😊
pickA beautiful novel in verse that explores themes of identity, self, loss of self, and family. #poetrymatters #novelinverse #nationalpoetrymonth
“Rereading is a rich, moral craft that forms us as people”
https://www.plough.com/en/topics/culture/literature/rereading-favorite-books?utm...
Asking: does anyone else feel like this is an Austin novel stretched out over multiple volumes? I enjoy it but I‘m ready to move faster and have so many more books I want to read. Do I continue this reading investment? Has anyone read all of the volumes?
Revisiting The Irrational Season as I first read it when in my 30s. I actually think I may be past that season and I‘m enjoying this second reading from the perspective of my 60s.
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1. Tee-shirt from my sister - wore it to physical therapy today 😊
2. Activity book from her too 😂
3. Saw the moon setting at 3 a.m. when I couldn‘t sleep — photo doesn‘t show how orange it was! 😮
4. Seeing the perfect work of my surgeon in the X-rays! 👏
5. In the 70s here all week so enjoying reading outside 😎
@Bookwormjillk Thanks for sharing this quiz! I was skeptical but as I was answering, I could see the definite choices I was making. 90% is pretty definitive. 😊 Here, play and tag and share
Read Your Color Quiz: https://www.readyourcolor.com/
pick“I have found that the practice of breath prayers allows me to take little sabbath moments during the day.”
Here is a book of breath prayers, sabbath moments. The author has written 4-line breath prayers for each Psalm, focusing heart and mind on the psalmist‘s themes and God‘s character.
When a sentence just stops you in your reading tracks.
My happy place is always outside. My dad‘s old swing, our bubbling fountain, and a well-written book read in the sun. Thank you to my husband for carrying stuff out there for me. 😊
#5JoysFriday already?! 😂
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1. Discovering a book series on Litsy! 😁
2. Getting a Support Potato from my sister-in-love for surgery recovery 💛
3. Seeing my son‘s name in his local paper as he admins a performing arts center in WI! 👏
4. Sitting on my dad‘s old bench swing to read this week ❤️
5. Receiving an unexpected book from a friend! 😃
pickI discovered this series here on Litsy! I loved the quirky characters and witty descriptions - I love writing that prompts out loud giggles. Guess I‘m hooked into reading the series!
#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii
All right here:
My pain meds after total knee replacement surgery
Coffee
My water
Nikki Grimes‘ book of poems, Glory, Too (love, love, love this one)
Bag of dark chocolate covered almonds my neighbor gave me
I‘m well taken care of 💛
Had my 2nd total knee replacement surgery yesterday so when awake today, I‘ll be reading. I like having to slow down and read, but I‘m very grateful that I only have two knees and won‘t have to do this again any time soon. 😊
This reviewer‘s post is better than the book. Striking points regarding the inaccuracies related to society and culture. This: “the tools of tomorrow have disturbingly been…byproducts of violence.” I appreciate the reviewer‘s “Try this instead” section at the end of the review.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7434556160
Oh, I wish you could see/hear the video of “my” little finch enjoying the fountain in my backyard! Perfect day for reading this book that I found at #bartsbooks in Ojai, CA. 💛
#saturdayread
#coverstory #shoes @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
Read this several years ago. Should reread because I remember liking the book but don‘t remember specifics.
@DebinHawaii
5 Joys:
1. My husband baked peanut butter chocolate chip cookies 😊
2. My jail tutees are trusting me to help them 💛
3. Much needed rain
4. Texts with my sons who live across the country ❤️
5. Visiting my mom tomorrow which includes a beautiful 3-hour drive up the coast! 🌊
Today‘s rainy afternoon read while husband watches UCLA basketball. 😊
Though, right now it‘s Wisconsin basketball. 😐
Which one? I‘ve started both and can‘t decide which to read. Opinions?? 👍👎
Just discovered the Bookstore Sisters. It may not be Sunday evening, but enjoying a #hygge experience on this rainy afternoon in southern CA. 💛 Oh, couldn‘t include the book in the photo because I‘m reading it on my@phone‘s Kindle app 😊
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