Category: Recommended Reading
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What I’ve Been Reading This Winter
This past summer I discovered Anne Bogel’s podcast What Should I Read Next. I’ve written about it before here. It was love at first listen. From the eclectic mix of guests and topics to the never-ending recommendations of books to read, my reading life exploded overnight. How was I ever going to read all the…
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On Beginning a New Year
Hi there, readers! Can you believe it’s January 22nd? The Christmas decorations have been stored away for a couple of weeks now. Candles are sprinkled throughout my house during these winter months, providing light and comfort on cold days. Yesterday, the temperatures in New York were bitterly cold. Walking outside for even a few minutes…
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Travel Roundup Part II
Spring is in full bloom—finally! Each time I look out the window I marvel at the transformation. A few weeks ago, the trees stood brown and bare. The blooming bulbs with their vibrant colors served as the only signal that spring was on its way. My Lily-of-the-Valley, one of my favorite blooms of spring, erupted…
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Bargain Corner!
Readers, Everywhere God is on sale at Amazon for $6.55! Roughly half its list price. If you’re looking for a new read or a gift for a friend, now is the time to buy. This review particularly makes me happy. “Alicia’s book was a delight to read. I found myself incorporating many of her suggestions into…
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A New Chapter, 2018
How is it possible that it will be mid-January next week? Wasn’t Christmas just a few days ago? It’s been a while since I’ve posted to Always Orange. I started a post several times, but never made any progress. But here it is. 2018. And I’m determined to post with more regularity in the…
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A New Year, A New Book
It’s Monday. The start of a new week and a new year—2017. On several occasions at Always Orange, I have professed my fondness for New Year’s Resolutions. Over the years, my practices regarding this tradition have adapted to fit my season of life. These days, I am more likely to set some goals for myself…
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Advent: Savoring the Season, Week 2
As we head into week two of Advent, I wanted to share some ideas and suggestions for ways to observe this meaningful season. Some of my ideas are geared towards families. Other ideas are more individual in nature. I’m no expert on this topic and I don’t want to suggest there is a “right” way…
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A Review: Scattering Ashes
Over the summer my mom became a published author. She also turned 73 in August. Perhaps even more remarkable is the fact that my mom, my dad, and me all have books coming out this year. A lovely turn of events to be sure! Scattering Ashes: A Sister’s Journey with her Gay Brother is a…
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Car Trips and Read-Alouds
Need a way to survive long car trips? Read aloud a good story. Case in point: Brad, Anna, and I returned last week from a visit with family in the Midwest. How did we survive 13 hours in the car each way? We read. (Unfortunately, Jacob missed out on the good book and our trip…
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What I Have Been Reading Lately
I always the enjoy the opportunity to read posts about what others are reading so I hope this post falls into that camp for you. Before Christmas Break, I started The Sisters Brothers by Patrick DeWitt. My friend, Jacquelyn, recommended the book to me and I am glad I read it. The premise of the…
Alicia Brummeler 