Dear Maggie, I’m so so glad you got a chance to read it. It was such a restful book for me. I could read it every year and not get bored. I especially loved Anne’s perspective and that she realized how important it is to take a little time out to nurture ourselves so we can in turn nurture others. I’m learning, but I still have a long way to go. XOXO

Linda, I’m so sorry to hear you’ve not been feeling well. What a shame. And what a rotten time of year to be down and out with hip pain. I’ll be saying a prayer that cortisone shot works. Thanks for your encouragement friend.

Charlie is not afraid of anything, is he!! Praying there are no injuries before he leaves for camp…or while he’s at camp, for that matter! Love you–and your adorable family 🙂

Susie – thank you so much for this book recommendation. I think you may have told me about it, because it definitely rings a bell. I so respect Kara Tippetts and I know this will be a wonderful and poignant read. Thank you. Charlie is leaving for overnight camp tomorrow for the week, but tonight while he was supposed to be packing upstairs, I noted how silent it was. I didn’t find him upstairs. Or downstairs. But the basement bulkhead was open and he had bolted. Found a pair of rollerblades while looking for sneakers in the basement. He was out rollerblading in the driveway. The problem is he’s never been on rollerblades before. And we need an injury around here like a hole in the head. (Pun intended.) Especially with Jon gone and especially right before he heads off to camp…

Thank you so much Aunt Margie for the book recommendations. I’d not heard of either of these and I’m so excited to have some new ideas. Woo hoo. Yes, I’m really missing my guys. Today was an especially tough day Hudson-wise. Ch & H & I went to a 4th of July party this afternoon and friends very kindly helped with Hudson who is in a very busy and difficult stage right now…phew. Two days down, eight to go. XO

You are very welcome Susan, I hope you enjoy the reads. And many thanks for your book recommendation. I love a good book. Hope you had a great 4th, and many thanks for dropping by today.

Hi Karen! I bought that “Boys in the Boat” book for Jon last year but I’ve not yet read it myself. Yeah, I hear you about the reading. I’ve done less reading this last year than ever before. I know it’s because of the behind the scenes work with setting up the blog, etc. But I’m hoping things will equalize so I’ll be able to get back to a good read. I’ve really missed it. It was misty and rained all day here, wish I could send some raindrops your way…my guys will be gone for ten days…already missing them. Hope you guys had a great 4th!

We must be on the same wave length then, Erin. Because I’m just randomly writing whatever I’m thinking about at the time. 🙂 We try to please at Alice’s Restaurant…Yup, Zippy was fun alright. And the sequel too, the name of which escapes me at the moment. Hope you enjoy the reads and that all is well!