Monthly Archives: June 2012

New Directions

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

After a heavy shower of rain recently, I found myself on the shoulder of the road sinking deeper into the soft earth as I continued to push the gas pedal to the floor.  Except for the sound of splattering mud … Continue reading →

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The Longest Day

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

Today is the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and I found a little information about the earliest recognition of this event.  Our ancestors were very observant about the sky and their immediate surroundings.  They studied the formations, planted and harvested by … Continue reading →

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Reader Recommended Books

Posted on June 10, 2012 by

You, dear readers, have spoken.  The list for favorite reads has been compiled and collected here for a quick print out to take to your bookstore, library, e-book download, or internet purchasing site. This is a marvelous variety of titles.  And … Continue reading →

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What Do You Like To Read?

Posted on June 5, 2012 by

Mystery?  Suspense?  Romance?  Science Fiction?  Memoir?  Humor? What calls you back to the written word? Fantasy?  Do it Yourself?  Cookbooks? What are you looking for in the pages of a book? Do you like knowing how things will end up … Continue reading →

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The Battery Goes Where?

Posted on June 1, 2012 by

For twenty years I have traded one Buick for another. Talk about brand loyalty! I love that they feel solid, spacious, comfortable.  And combined with gas mileage that is advertised at 28 mpg but that I often find gets closer … Continue reading →

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