Clara and Mr. Tiffany by Susan Vreeland
This is one of the best books I have read in quite some time. It was absolutely fabulous. Classified as historical fiction...this book is set in turn of the century New York City. Clara is a female artist in the Tiffany glass factory making the famous leaded glass lamps. It deals with women's rights, love, loss, etc. Very well written. Of course, I give it an A+!!!
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Thursday, March 24, 2011
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Thank you for the prayers!
I accepted an offer today for my new job and start on Monday! Thank you everyone who has offered prayers and encouragement during the past 2 months. I will post more details later as I know more. I am excited to start a career outside the Financial Services field. Sort of.
On the American Idol front, I am excited that we are down to the Top 12 now. Tonight I loved Aaron, Lee, and Siovhan. Crystal, Casey, and Big Mike were good, too. Didi was totally annoying tonight. I think it will be goodbye to Andrew Garcia or Katie Stevens this week...I am leaning more toward Andrew. He was terrible!
I have been reading quite a bit lately. I just finished Run by Ann Patchett and Noah's Compass by Anne Tyler. Both were really good books. I am now reading Home Safe by Elizabeth Berg. It's good so far. I checked out The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler and The Commoner by John Burnham Schwartz. The second one is a Japanese historical novel, and I am fascinated with the Chinese and Japanese culture in these books, such as foot binding, arranged marriages, etc. This one is about an arranged marriage of a common woman to a Crown Prince and the family's desire for a suitable heir (male child). Can't wait to get started.
I have also gotten a lot of organization done in the last couple of weeks. I finally bought some more bookshelves. I have moved most of my books upstairs into the bonus room, which I have claimed part of for my own personal library. I have all of my books arranged in alphabetical order by author. I am loving that they are sorted. I like my book collection and was thrilled to find that my memory has served me well, and I didn't have any duplicated titles in my enormous collection of books. Now that they are in order, I am going to find an online personal library app, or one for my iPhone. I know. NERD ALERT!
And of course, I have been crocheting some great things. I have made several dishcloths lately. Still working on the Chicago Bears blanket for Joe's boss....and several other projects.
And, as if life isn't busy enough, we started baseball practice this week. I am really excited about the boys' coach this year, and the boys on their team. I think it is going to be a great season. Just ready for some warmer weather so I don't freeze to death during the 6 or so hours we are at the ball fields per week. GO WILDCATS!
Well, time for sleep!
On the American Idol front, I am excited that we are down to the Top 12 now. Tonight I loved Aaron, Lee, and Siovhan. Crystal, Casey, and Big Mike were good, too. Didi was totally annoying tonight. I think it will be goodbye to Andrew Garcia or Katie Stevens this week...I am leaning more toward Andrew. He was terrible!
I have been reading quite a bit lately. I just finished Run by Ann Patchett and Noah's Compass by Anne Tyler. Both were really good books. I am now reading Home Safe by Elizabeth Berg. It's good so far. I checked out The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler and The Commoner by John Burnham Schwartz. The second one is a Japanese historical novel, and I am fascinated with the Chinese and Japanese culture in these books, such as foot binding, arranged marriages, etc. This one is about an arranged marriage of a common woman to a Crown Prince and the family's desire for a suitable heir (male child). Can't wait to get started.
I have also gotten a lot of organization done in the last couple of weeks. I finally bought some more bookshelves. I have moved most of my books upstairs into the bonus room, which I have claimed part of for my own personal library. I have all of my books arranged in alphabetical order by author. I am loving that they are sorted. I like my book collection and was thrilled to find that my memory has served me well, and I didn't have any duplicated titles in my enormous collection of books. Now that they are in order, I am going to find an online personal library app, or one for my iPhone. I know. NERD ALERT!
And of course, I have been crocheting some great things. I have made several dishcloths lately. Still working on the Chicago Bears blanket for Joe's boss....and several other projects.
And, as if life isn't busy enough, we started baseball practice this week. I am really excited about the boys' coach this year, and the boys on their team. I think it is going to be a great season. Just ready for some warmer weather so I don't freeze to death during the 6 or so hours we are at the ball fields per week. GO WILDCATS!
Well, time for sleep!
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