Monthly Archives: December 2016
Family, Crafts, and Christmas
In our family, crafts and Christmas wrap together in the perfect package of love, talent, sequins, and thread. The crafting began patterned after my mom’s abilities and my sister’s creativity ’round about kindergarten. Mom’s earliest sewing lessons revolved around Barbie doll … Continue reading
Book Review: A Promise of Fire
A Promise of Fire, Amanda Bouchet (Sourcebooks Casablanca, August, 2016) Book one of the Kingmaker Chronicles , 420 pp. At the time of this review (12/20/16), it holds a 4.6-star review on Amazon. Romance, High Fantasy From the jacket: KINGDOMS … Continue reading
Mom, Dad, and Christmas Spirit
Mom and Dad have always embodied the Christmas spirit. They gifted us kids with things we needed, wanted, or would just die if we didn’t find under the tree. But that isn’t the Christmas spirit I mean. They shared Christmas … Continue reading