I have been on a reading jag lately thanks to the incessant rain in our area. When I say incessant I am not joking. We live in a temperate rain forest and the past two days we have gotten around 7 inches of rain. No Continue reading →
Things Found in Books
One of the fun things that happens with my time in the AAUW Book Nook on donation day (Thursdays from 10 am until 4 pm) is looking at all the unique things that are found in books as we sort them. I first shared a Continue reading →
A Haiku
The Book Sale is done My body aches all over But it was worth it Continue reading →
Birthday Musings
Today’s my birthday! My family and friends always make me feel really special on my special day and it sometimes seems to stretch on for a week or more which is kind of nice, isn’t it? As I get older I don’t really “need” anything Continue reading →
Do You Judge a Book By The Cover?
One of my volunteer jobs is helping to collect and price books for our annual AAUW (American Association of University Women) Used Book Sale. We have a great space now called The Book Nook where we can collect, sort, price and store our books until Continue reading →
Monday is Murder
I can’t wait to share the news that one of my very favorite authors, Jess Lourey, has brought back some of my favorite characters from her Month by Month Murder Series. This time my old friends, Mira James, Mrs. Berns, Johnny and more are sharing Continue reading →
What I Am Enjoying These Days
A lot. That’s what I am enjoying these days. Sometimes I feel the need to share what I am reading, listening to and watching on It’s Just Life and today is that day. I love to hear what others are enjoying in these areas as Continue reading →
Remember When?
Our power went out this past week due to the storms coming through. Fortunately it only went out for about 4 hours so it wasn’t a big deal but I wanted to read and my light was less than wonderful. No sitting out on the Continue reading →
The AAUW Used Book Sale is Coming!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year here in Brevard, North Carolina. It is almost time for the AAUW Used Book Sale – a sale that is a favorite with bibliophiles. Last year the sale had to be canceled due to the safety concerns Continue reading →
Summer Reads
Every once in a while I like to share what I am reading. Today’s that day and I have to start this post off by saying that I read a lot of different types of books. I get a lot free to read for review Continue reading →