Archive for February 11, 2015

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Book Review: The Giver

The GiverLois Lowry 179 pagesHard copy editionFrom the Publisher:The Giver, the 1994 Newbery Medal winner, has become one of the most influential novels of our time. The haunting story centers on twelve-year-old Jonas, who lives in a seemingly ideal, if…

Book Review: Hattie Ever After

Hattie Ever AfterKirby Larson242 PagesHard copy editionFrom the Publisher:After leaving Uncle Chester's homestead claim, orphan Hattie Brooks throws a lasso around a new dream, even bigger than the Montana sky. She wants to be a reporter, knowing full well that…

Weekend Wrap Up

My goal is to make sure I get a long run in (at least 8 miles) every weekend.  I don't have to start training for my next half marathon for a couple more weeks, but I want to be comfortable…

Book Review: Living Well Spending Less

Living Well Spending LessRuth Soukup227 pagesKindle editionFrom the Publisher:Living Well, Spending Less was written to bring hope and encouragement to every woman whocurrently feels overwhelmed or stressed with a life--and budget--that feels out of control. It speaks to the mom trying…

Book Review: Hattie Big Sky

Hattie Big Sky Kirby Larson 291 pages Kindle EditionFrom the Publisher:Alone in the world, teen-aged Hattie is driven to prove up on her uncle's homesteading claim.For years, sixteen-year-old Hattie's been shuttled between relatives. Tired of being Hattie Here-and-There, she courageously…

January Running

I got my workout summary email from Map My run this week for January.   Dang, I should have run 7.37 more miles. My average was 4.21 miles a workout.  When I started running I thought…