" A man flying in the air in a car with wings.... are you sure? I think there's some serious leg pulling going on here. Are you making it up? How does the moon rise every night? I don't know, but it does. ~ part of a conversation amongst the town Fannie Flagg has long been one of my favorite … Continue reading The Whole Towns Talking
Category: Book Bag
Book recommendations and reviews for a happy and filled mind!
Queen Bee…. A queen among amazing books!!!! Fiction but some Non-fiction lessons!!!
"One can no more approach people without love than one can approach bees without care." Tolstoy. Wouldn't the world be a better place if we took that tiny bit of advice? The hive has many lessons to teach us. This was only one of them. ~ Holly from Queen Bee I love fiction books, but I … Continue reading Queen Bee…. A queen among amazing books!!!! Fiction but some Non-fiction lessons!!!
Slightly South of Simple… A Peachtree Bluff Novel, Book 1
Erica and I met this adorable and most preciously sweet and friendly author unexpectedly in a darling bookstore in Houston. Hey was that enough happy adjectives to describe her? So first of all I am way behind in my book reviews because I have been busy reading, but I must stop and tell you how … Continue reading Slightly South of Simple… A Peachtree Bluff Novel, Book 1
Girl, Stop Apologizing
"I wish I could tell you that every part of my life is a long list of not giving a tinker's damn what anyone else thinks, but that wouldn't be truthful no matter how much I want to set an example for you now." ~ Rachel Hollis For some odd reason that above statement made … Continue reading Girl, Stop Apologizing
For The Love!!!!!
“Folks who thrive in God’s grace give grace easily, but the self-critical person becomes others-critical. We “love” people the way we “love” ourselves, and if we are not good enough, then no one is. We keep ourselves brutally on the hook, plus our husbands, our kids, our friends, our churches, our leaders, anyone “other.” When … Continue reading For The Love!!!!!
Option B, Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy
"Loss, grief, and disappointment are profoundly personal. We all have unique circumstances and reactions to them. Still, the kindness and bravery of those who shared their experiences helped pull me through mine. Some who opened their hearts and are my closest friends. Others are total stranger who offered wisdom and advice publicly ---sometimes even books with horrible titles. And Adam, … Continue reading Option B, Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy
Of Mess and Moxie
“Forgiven people, forgive people. Adored people adore people. Freed people free people. But when we are still locked in our own prisons, it is impossible to crave the liberation of others. Misery prefers company.” ~ Jen Hatmaker How in the world do you review this book????? So many questions to think about so many truths … Continue reading Of Mess and Moxie
Giving food its Proper Place at My Table!
“Before you can start to reap the physical benefits that fasting can deliver we first need to help you reframe your attitude, beliefs and thought processes surrounding food and its place in your daily life.” ~ Dr. Frank Merritt I know somewhat of a long title…... but it really is what has happened to me … Continue reading Giving food its Proper Place at My Table!
Present Over Perfect
“Now I know that in the same way I‘ve always believed God’s spirit dwells deeply in the world, it also dwells deeply in me. I’ve known that, cognitively but my life spoke otherwise. Now I know that the best thing I can offer to this world is not my force or energy, but a well … Continue reading Present Over Perfect
Girl Wash Your Face
“Whatever standard you’ve set for yourself is where you’ll end up….. Unless you fight through your instinct and change your pattern.” ~ Rachel Hollis Besides the fact that I kept calling it Girl Wash Your Hair, I devoured this book. I kind of cheated in that I went to watch her documentary, Made for More and … Continue reading Girl Wash Your Face