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This settled it. Richard Russo deserves all the accolades there are to give.

I listened to Nobody's Fool on my iPod, and I only allowed myself to listen when running (incentive), which doesn't happen much in cold months.

Which means that Nobody's Fool was part of my life for a long, long time.

Yesterday, I came to the end just as I was finishing my run (on a beautiful, sunny, 70-degree day, I might add). I cried. What am I going to do without Sully in my lif…

You know, I'm not sure what to say about this book. The premise intriqued me--a London piano tuner who specializes in Erard pianos is summoned by the army to go to Burma to tune and fix a piano belonging to a key soldier/doctor in England's army.

The author has done his research--he just as easily talks about tuning techniques and the history of the Erard piano as he does the history of Burma.

Of course, he lived in Burma.

The book takes a while to get into. It has lo…

Update on my book club at church:

We met for the first "official" (non-test group) meeting on Monday night. I had put an announcement in our church bulletin and from the emails knew we outgrew my home.

25 people!

The author, Sandra Glahn, joined us for a discussion about her book, Informed Consent. I came prepared with questions about the book (what grabbed you, what would you do in a certain character's shoes, which character did you identify with--not anything…

This movie told a beautiful story. The acting was superb (although the "Pinkerton" guy reminded me of John Wayne in one scene). But how could the acting not be superb with men like Russell Crowe and Christian Bale? Bale especially was amazing.

And then there were other fun surprises as far as actors go--Ben Wade (Crowe) has a right hand man and the actor who plays that character was incredible. Perfectly embodied him. Luke Wilson makes an appearance. The guy who was the pilot (or whate…

Snappy writing, plot twists that keep you wondering who's the good guy and who's the bad, and a character that I think every guy wants to be.

And I'm not a guy.

I don't read spy novels in general, but I picked this one up because I'm a fan of Hugh Laurie. Read the first page in B&N. Then the second. Until I read the first chapter. It made it on my Christmas list because I giggled. Out loud. In the little Starbucks area of B&N.

I got the book and laughed more and f…

Almighty God, who created us in your own image: Grant us grace fearlessly to contend against evil and to make no peace with oppression; and, that we may reverently use our freedom, help us to employ it in the maintenance of justice in our communities and among the nations, to the glory of your holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

--from the Book of Common Prayer…

Wanted to let you guys know about my new ezine, Glimpses. It features glimpses into Christ's people through their stories, their art, and the Church. We'll have the opportunity to discuss the art pieces featured every month on a forum here. When you sign up, you'll receive free a copy of "Reel Studies: A Study Tool for Bible Stories," which is a guide designed to help you understand narrative in the Bible. Incidentally, the principles can be used for any book or movie. Also, every mo…

(Don't worry--no spoilers here).

Let me be upfront about two things: it's gory. Much gorier than the stage version. I'm talking B horror movie blood.

Also, I was disappointed in the movie version. Oh, it was well done, but because of the overdone blood and because the singing just isn't what it should be and because a couple of things were lost in translation, I was disappointed.

The acting was superb. Of course it was. Look at the act…

I'm not going to review the film itself because it was utter bullocks.

Beethoven was not a little hard of hearing by this point in his life, as the film claimed, but completely deaf.

He did not take kindly to copyists altering his score. He yelled and screamed, not decided he'd work with them. Oy vey.

And as for some softer side? Come on, people. He was a magnificent composer. Changed music forever. Was God's instrument, even if…

Here's the thing: when planning out the schedule, I realized that it can't be about me. In other words, the purpose of the book club isn't to convince everyone to read the type of books I read but to read a little of what everyone reads.

Not that we have any bad books coming up. We have some great ones.

But it does mean I have to read Dekker.

I'm scared.

The worst nightmares I've ever had (and I've had some doozies) were in high school when I fell asleep right afte…

This came about at a lunch at Purple Cow.

Chris and I had recently started at a new church. We didn't know many people. So when Chris heard about a bunch of people going to lunch, he forced me to go. My first inclination was to run home. Meeting new people sometimes scares me.

I'm glad I went.

A few girls starting talking about…

Welcome, all! I'm really excited about this. I can't wait to read what all your great minds think. So get busy thinking and writing and creating and uploading! I'd love to see the photos and videos section become a gallery and the music section to become an online concert of the things we can create as images of God.

This is my first time to actually start one, so I thought I'd share with you how I'm going about it.

Step One:

Love books.

Check.

Step Two:

Find other people who love books.

Check.

I'll post more later!