Category Archives: Dysfunctional Families
FRIDAY POTPOURRI: TIDBITS FROM THE EDGE — MAY 25
Welcome to Friday Potpourri, during which I will share snippets about reading, life, etc. I’m currently reading Objects of My Affection, by Jill Smolinski: a book about a woman who takes on the task of decluttering the home of an … Continue reading
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SUNDAY POTPOURRI
Today is one of those beautiful days outside, so I’m planning to take Noah, my 7-year-old grandson, to the park later. I’ll be tucking my book in my handbag and enjoying the scenery in between pages. Earlier, I did my … Continue reading
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SUNDAY POTPOURRI
This morning’s paper reminded me of some issues that I haven’t thought about in awhile. The article about child abuse, entitled Breakingpoint, continued with a story that periodically shows up in the pages of our local newspaper, fueled by furor … Continue reading
A FASCINATING AND EMOTIONAL JOURNEY — “Swallow” Review
“Swallow,” by Tonya Plank, is one of those books that sounds frightening, and it is. But it is so much more! From the first page, I was so fascinated that I simply could not put it down. It’s a story … Continue reading
THE LONG JOURNEY…
Find this book HERE: “Because I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep…” This excerpt from a Robert Frost poem, a favorite of mine from long ago, is the central theme of the novel “Miles … Continue reading
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EXCERPT – “IRREVERSIBLE CHOICES” – PROLOGUE
She awakened slowly on that crisp fall day, and for a brief moment, a glimmer of well being hovered near the edge of her awareness. Just for a second. But then it all came crashing down upon her, … Continue reading
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