Wintering

Transformation of Wintering.

This was published in 2020 and had not picked it up. Listening to it on audio was just perfect. 

“Katherine May opens up exactly what I and so many need to hear but haven't known how to name.” —Krista Tippett, On Being

“Every bit as beautiful and healing as the season itself. . . . This is truly a beautiful book.” —Elizabeth Gilbert  

"Proves that there is grace in letting go, stepping back and giving yourself time to repair in the dark...May is a clear-eyed observer and her language is steady, honest and accurate—capturing the sense, the beauty and the latent power of our resting landscapes." —Wall Street Journal

From the author of the New York Times bestseller Enchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age, this is an intimate, revelatory exploration of the ways we can care for and repair ourselves when life knocks us down.

Memoir - Mississippi to Ouray, Colorado

 The Delta in the Rearview Mirror: The Life and Death of Mississippi's First Winery

Di Rushing grew up in the Mississippi Delta. In 1976, she and her husband established the state’s first winery near Merigold, Mississippi. A few years later, Rushing opened Top of the Cellar Tea Room and published a companion cookbook featuring its recipes. In 1990, she and her family relocated to Ouray, Colorado, where she taught high school English for twenty years.

I love the small connections in this book... and the true crime puts a very interesting mix to it.

Review

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Warrior Nurse: PTSD and Healing

 Very good. Sarah Blum shares her story about Vietnam, marriage, family, and triumph.

As a side note my godmother was a nurse in Vietnam she married my uncle and after the war moved to where I grew up and then later they moved to the west coast. We saw them off and on. My uncle became sick and passed away. She never told me was sick and  I was devasted when I found out about his death. That entire family is estranged with maybe yearly exchanges with my cousins.

What I Ate in One Year

 This audiobook was in the new release memoir list. It is wonderful and simple.

What I Ate in One Year: (and related thoughts)

by Stanley Tucci

Review about What I At in One Year

Here is the deal, I am not familiar with Stanley Tucci and have not seen any of the movies in which he is famous for; however, he seems lovely.  His food descriptions will make you feel hungry and want to travel eating along the way.

Got a chuckle when he described a brewery... A place for which Anheiser would have wrestled Bush.

He speaks about grief and loss and change. 

That's my girl...

Yep, I saw this and said... oohhh.. that's my girl. I have to listen to this.

My 2nd grade First Communion teacher from 1976 would be so happy.. or not..

peace and love to all.

They are doing their best to be low key

 and I appreciate that...

March 13, 2025

Coming back to the heart of worship.

I will bring you more than a song.

Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous; it is fitting for the just to be thankful.

Daily Prayer

Oh Lord, have mercy upon us.