Tag: books to read
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On Turning 50: Discoveries and Delights about God, Myself, and the World
Big birthdays provide opportunities to celebrate and reflect. In honor of turning fifty on Monday, I thought it would be fun to share with you my list of 50 discoveries and delights as I reflect on my life at this point. May they bring a smile to your face, and perhaps, a nod or two…
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Everywhere God is Back! Plus Some Free Giveaways!
Hi readers! I’m thrilled to announce that Everywhere God: Exploring the Ordinary Places is back! Sadly, the original publisher closed its door at the end of 2018, leaving Everywhere without an official landing place. If you wanted to purchase a copy of the book, you needed to contact me directly. But now, you can head…
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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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What I’m Up To This Summer
It’s hard to believe July is almost over. As August approaches, I know my days of summer and free time draw to a close. With the couple of weeks I have left before school responsibilities begin, I plan to enjoy and savor each day. Today, the lingering humidity of the past couple of weeks lessened.…
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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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Late-Fall Shorts
Adjusting to an Empty Nest Anna left for her year abroad on September 3rd. Nothing quite prepares you as a parent for leaving your youngest at the airport, knowing she will be across the Atlantic for the next year. As I watched her make her final steps through security, I felt my smile start to…
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Sabbath Books
I’m excited to have Jessica Snell guest post at Always Orange. Jessica was my editor for Everywhere God. Her suggestions and observations made my book better. I love what she’s talking about in this piece and I think you will too. I want to read more than I do. So do you, probably. And this…
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Reading the Stories of Others: A Review of Not Alone
The busyness and excitement of the holidays are officially over. It’s mid-January. It’s winter. In many parts of the country, it’s cold. For some, the blues have arrived. On top of this, maybe you have recently experienced a loss or a disappointment. There’s a sense of sadness that permeates all of life, especially if that…
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