It's been a cold, cold January, but it's almost over. Not that February is much better for all that it's shorter, but we're edging that much closer to spring. Thanks to all of this cold weather and snow, I've been perfectly happy to stay close to home and read. And read. Holy buckets, did I … Continue reading January Summary and February Preview
Like Water for Chocolate
Review- Like Water for Chocolate
Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel Magic Realism/Romance 224 pages published 1993 From Goodreads: Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this tale of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico became a best-selling phenomenon with its winning blend of poignant romance and bittersweet wit. The number one bestseller in Mexico and America for almost two years, and … Continue reading Review- Like Water for Chocolate
Sunday Sum-Up, or, Of Mice in Pants
It's been a funny week around here. Fortunately, because it's only warmed up a little from our New Year's Day low of -19°F. When you're stuck inside because it's freezing cold and windy out, you want something to lift your spirits and the long, dark nights are not helping with that. I've been watching a … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up, or, Of Mice in Pants
Sunday Sum-Up
The temperature has risen to freezing at last. Time to open the windows! Literally. I have steam heating that I can't control. It was 84°F when I got home the other day, which is a bit warm for the indoors, so I opened the windows a little to help balance out the heat and it's … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up
Traveling in Books 