Tag: Good Reads
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On Rest & Recovery
After a final push to finish the school year, my calendar—my daily schedule—is suddenly wide open. As a teacher, it’s a gift to have the summer months off. Believe me, I’m grateful. And, yet. Last Friday, I sat in an outpatient waiting room, preparing to have surgery on my right big toe to remove some…
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It’s May! And other news…
Hello, Readers, May is here! And with its arrival, I know the school year is almost over. The next few weeks are filled with “lasts”—the last class, the last assembly, the last dorm event. It’s a bittersweet time of year. Since my last post, winter’s dormancy has fled. Looking out my living room window, I…
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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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The Shakeout: Hiking the Appalachian Trail, Part I
Hi there, readers! Can you believe that October is on the doorstep? I wanted to post this piece two weeks ago, but have been delayed. A nasty stomach virus swept through campus this week, taking down faculty and students. I was one of her victims. It’s been interruptions like a stomach bug that have caused…
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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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Some Favorite Family Read-Alouds
Hi friends! Head over to my friend Jessica Snell’s blog to read a piece I wrote about some favorite family read-alouds. I think you’ll enjoy checking out her blog, and hopefully you will find a new title or two to add to your reading list. Until next time, Alicia
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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…
Alicia Brummeler 