by Karen Creamer | Nov 28, 2018 | Book Reviews, Clarity, Connection
I was so excited when I found out Seth Godin had a new book out!
I like to test drive books before I buy them (when possible) by getting them from the library.
As I was reading and starting my 8th page of notes on the book in my journal, I realized that this was a book I needed to buy.
Duh.
Seth Godin’s writing makes you think about your own life and examine your feelings about what you are–and are not–doing. He has a way of asking questions that cuts right through to get to the truth. This book has come along at the perfect time for me, as the really great books so often do. I have been re-evaluating all of my activities and this met me at exactly the place on this journey where I needed it. Keep reading
by Karen Creamer | Nov 23, 2018 | (it's all about the) food, baking, Book Reviews, books, Comfort, Connection, no fear, recipes, Spiritual Practice
I love bread.
Not just eating it! I love making it, too.
I started making bread over twenty years ago. I made all kinds of bread. For years I believed that there was only one way to make a yeast bread, and that way included quite a bit of kneading. Not my favorite thing. During one of those lengthy kneading sessions, I even made up a new word to describe it: tediosity
And then, around 2007 or so, I discovered Zoe Francois (with coauthor Jeff Hertzberg) and her new approach to making bread. I bought the book, Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day (note: there is now a newer version of this). All you need is yeast, water, flour, and salt. Keep reading
by Karen Creamer | Nov 18, 2018 | (it's all about the) food, author, Book Reviews, books, Clarity, Comfort, Connection, relationships, shopping
Who thought Carmen Shenk’s book about kitchen simplicity could change your thoughts about your own home?
I love how this book helped me see my home through the author’s lens of simplicity and how it jump-started new ideas for me about how to better organize my kitchen. Even now, weeks after I finished the book, I am still evaluating how I set up my kitchen, what’s necessary and loved, and what is just taking up space. I have a renewed energy for my de-cluttering efforts. I also loved Carmen’s approach of keeping her home a haven, and actively keeping out the negative energy that abounds in the world. Keep reading
by Karen Creamer | Aug 5, 2018 | Book Reviews
I met the author of this book, Maura O’Leary, at the New England Authors Expo at the Danversport Yacht Club in July. We connected immediately, and I was excited to read her story about angels,When Angels Play Poker.
It starts out with a bang, and a (ahem) bang averted. The premise is very interesting: When you die, your assignment is to watch over the last person you thought about before you passed.
In this case, Jimmy was thinking about his brother’s girlfriend, Maura.
When Jimmy begins to read Maura’s story, we learn that, “At an early age, she felt strongly that her purpose on Earth, God’s mission, was to see how long she could survive without being loved by anyone.” My heart was broken when I read this. How many young women feel this way? Keep reading
by Karen Creamer | Aug 4, 2018 | Book Reviews
A lovely book that you can read in an afternoon.
I was pulled into the book so early on! “I am a dabbler,” Donna tells us right up front. I am also a dabbler. so I knew immediately I had found a kindred soul in the pages of this book.
Donna discusses the ways we talk ourselves out of doing that which we want to do. In this case, it was gardening: skin too fair = sunburns. And the dirt! And the bugs! Oh wait, maybe that’s me, no her. The stories mesh so well with my own stories that I tell myself. The decision about tomatoes: To cage, or not to cage? That is the question! (Full disclosure: This year I decided NOT to cage, and the tomatoes are literally climbing out of their raised bed and are making their way across the yard. At this point, I am not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing … ) Keep reading
by Karen Creamer | Jun 27, 2018 | Book Reviews, books
What would happen if you took a leave of absence from your job, packed your bags, and headed off for a trip around the world?
Blue Sky Morning by Christine Maier
This is exactly what Emily does in Blue Sky Morning.
Emily is going about her life, minding her own business, when a car accident breaks it all open.
Everything she knew and maybe even took for granted was immediately thrust into chaos. Up was down. Left was right. All the rules no longer applied. So what did Emily do? She was #brave, left her sheltered life, and flew out into the great unknown.
Of all the countries, I especially enjoyed Emily’s description of Italy. It’s been my lifelong dream to go to Italy, and I loved being able to experience it vicariously through her eyes. One thing I have been doing this year is making an effort to surround myself with #allthingsitalian to put me more on the vibration of (a la the Law of Attraction) going there myself. This fit that bill perfectly. Keep reading
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