Post Tagged with: "Books"

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What’s in My Beach Bag

What’s in My Beach Bag

Here’s a look at what’s in my beach bag: Water and a healthy snack Reading material: a book and magazines Clean-up crew: hand sanitizer and baby wipes Sunscreen for sensitive skin: Oil of Olay Complete (face) and California Baby Super Sensitive (body); I mix the latter with regular body lotion […]

August 13, 2013 × 2 comments

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Books: State of Wonder

Books: State of Wonder

Even before I  finished reading Bel Canto, I already knew I wanted to check out more of Ann Patchett’s fiction. (I snatched State of Wonder up fast when I spotted it for a great price at my local bookstore :-)) Overall, I enjoyed this book, and I think the fact […]

August 10, 2013 × 2 comments

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Books: The Paris Wife

Books: The Paris Wife

I was supposed to read The Four Agreements on my trip to NYC, but when we got to the airport, I could NOT find the copy I’d borrowed from a friend. I’m telling you, I looked all over the car and didn’t see a trace of that book*! Not being one […]

July 5, 2013 × 0 comments

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Cookbook Love

Cookbook Love

A while back, a Joy and Sunshine reader (thank you SO much 🙂) asked for some recommendations to help expand her cookbook library. My response post got lost in cyberspace, thanks to a blog hacking meanie, but no worries! Here we go: For uncomplicated recipes and great tips: Barefoot Contessa […]

February 26, 2013 × 2 comments

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Books: Poetry by Pablo Neruda

Books: Poetry by Pablo Neruda

I hope everyone is having a wonderful, love-filled day! I used to love Girlfriends on UPN or CW or whichever channel it used to come on: I wanted Joan’s hair and Toni’s clothes! Remember that Season 1 Valentine’s Day episode where Joan recites lines from a sonnet by Pablo Neruda? Here’s […]

February 14, 2013 × 0 comments

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Books: Bel Canto

Books: Bel Canto

In my daydream life, my friends and I have one of those tv-like Book of the Month clubs where we meet at fab local restaurants and have witty, thought-provoking discussions about whatever book is up for the read. In my real life, however, my friends and I are rarely available […]

February 2, 2013 × 0 comments