H.G. Wells (Herbert George Wells, 1866-1946) was a great English novelist who considered himself more of a journalist than a poet. He is arguably one of the fathers of science fiction, two of his most well-known science fiction works being The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds. Wells grew up in poverty andContinue reading “The Door in the Wall by H.G. Wells”
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A Day in the Country by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
Anton Chekhov was an interesting writer. He was born in Russia in 1960 and died in Germany in 1904. During his life, he wrote many plays and short stories in his distinctive, simple style. He wasn’t trying to show off his literary prowess. Rather, he focused on seemingly trivial, day to day aspects of lifeContinue reading “A Day in the Country by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov”
The Woe of Wishes in Five Children and It
E. Nesbit’s Five Children and It is a fun, fanciful story with an underlying message to “be careful what you wish for.”
Facing Shame: Families in Recovery
I read this book to better understand the system of my shame-based family of origin and how to break free from those patterns.
I also want to help people, especially in the church, to recognize and move from unhealthy, shame-based patterns to healthier ones.
Bible for the Busy Woman: Matthew 1:18-25
Today’s passage is Matthew 1:18-25, which talks about the awkward situation Joseph finds himself in when Mary is pregnant before they had “come together,” and how God orchestrated events to make Joseph Jesus’ (adoptive) father.
Undine By Friedrich de la Motte Fouque
Though it has been likened to the Little Mermaid, the stakes in Undine’s premise are much higher. She is not just looking for a man she fell in love with; she needs a soul.
Movie Review and Background: Miss Austen Regrets
Miss Austen Regrets is based off of the surviving letters that Jane Austen wrote.
Annals of A Quiet Neighborhood
Annals of A Quiet Neighborhood seems like it is the closest to autobiography as anything of MacDonald’s I’ve read. As you get into the story, you discover that many of these characters have dramatic and scandalous backstories, but all of them are in need of one thing: redemption.
Goal Setting for 2021
For the New Year, I have a LOT of goals! I try to think of specific areas of growth or things I want to focus on doing more of or getting better at.
A Real Life Hallmark Town
Like many, I enjoy watching the Hallmark Christmas movies each year. Though they get increasingly predictable, sappy, and contrived, I still like seeing the Christmas decorations and how a group of people come together to solve a problem. Recently, I spotted a story on Thrillist when I was looking for information for 2021 travel plans.Continue reading “A Real Life Hallmark Town”
Classic Reads 