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Sunday, September 14, 2025

Have You Seen Him by Kimberly Lee

For David Byrdsong, life is a series of daily obligations. An attorney, he lacks both ambition and the ability to commit to a long-term relationship with his girlfriend, Gayle. Abandoned by his family at an airport when he was eleven, he learned to blunt his feelings, despite his subsequent adoptio…

Three Ways Nature Novels Speak to our Hearts (and recommending a few favorites) by Cheryl Grey Bostrom

Three Ways Nature Novels Speak to our Hearts (and recommending a few favorites) In the beginning, our Creator revealed himself through what he had made. “The heavens declare the glory of God,” the Psalmist writes. “The skies proclaim the work of his hands.” And from Job: “ Ask the animals, and they w…

Grandma Yogini by Raven Howell

Grandma Yogini b y Raven Howell Book Summary Henry and his sister, Meredith can hardly wait for Grandma to arrive for a visit. But what should they expect? Among the children's diverse friends and their grandmothers who bake, create art, and speak Spanish, will Grandma be able to share something un…

Lavender Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients 2 tsp dried lavender petals ( I ordered mine from Amazon. Here is the Link) 1 Cup of Butter (use real butter) 1/2 C powdered sugar 1/4 C Brown Sugar 2 Cups flower Purple sprinkles. Directions Mix together the butter, both sugars, and lavender petals until combined and spread around the bowl. A…

What the River Keeps By Cheryl Grey Bostrom

What the River Keeps By Cheryl Grey Bostrom Book Summary Kirkus Reviews recently chose What the River Keeps for its “Best Indie Books of June 2025” list *** Reclusive biologist Hildy Nybo returns to her childhood home on Washington’s Elwha River, where she untangles her mysterious past. Hildy Nybo is a s…

Our Little House on the Prairie Road Trip Adventure - AI Planned

We just wrapped up one of the most unforgettable family experiences ever — a real-life Little House on the Prairie road trip! After finishing the entire book series together as a family (yes, all nine books!), we decided to bring the pages to life by exploring the actual places Laura Ingalls Wilder…