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Once Upon a Childhood Book

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

For several years my husband and I ran a used bookstore in our small town. It was a dream come true for me; loving books as I do. We struggled mightily to make it a profitable business, but it just wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Win a Free Book!!

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

I received my free author’s copies of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Answered Prayers and am looking forward to yet another giveaway on my blog.  If you would like to enter the drawing for a free copy of this wonderful book … Continue reading →

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The Meeting of the Minds~ On Childhood Books

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

I no longer believe in coincidences. Since my mother’s death in November, I have been continually amazed by how God has been working in my life.  I believe in a God who cares about each of us and who, if … Continue reading →

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…And More Books

Posted on April 17, 2011 by

Disclaimer: No person or company bestowed any gifts upon me in order to garnish this praise. That said, if a company or person would like to bestow a token of some sort, such as a gift card, for my perusal and/or review I would be … Continue reading →

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Booklovers! Drawing for new book, Flashlight Memories

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

Are you an avid reader? Do you love books? Are many of your childhood memories related to books? Then you will love Flashlight Memories from Silver Boomer Books. From the back cover: Step back in time with us as we … Continue reading →

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A Day with David

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

I had my camera in my purse yesterday so decided to take pictures of what a typical date day involves for my husband David and I. It was his birthday and he had an appointment in Dubuque so we decided … Continue reading →

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A Book Binge

Posted on February 12, 2011 by

“When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes” – Erasmus Years ago my husband and I ran a small bookstore.  I also sold books through a mailing list, mostly to homeschoolers. … Continue reading →

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Bitten by the book bug…

Posted on December 13, 2010 by

The last few days in Iowa have brought sleet, snow, high winds and even a blizzard warning.  You know, typical Iowa winter weather.  A perfect time for a cup of hot cocoa and a good book. Only I avoided the … Continue reading →

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I Miss Reading

Posted on October 30, 2010 by

“What are you currently reading?“  That is a question my friend Mary often asks me in her letters. And for 20+ years, I had an answer. There was never a time I wasn’t reading, even when David had cancer and … Continue reading →

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Book Sale Bonanza

Posted on September 18, 2010 by

Not only did my husband and I enjoy a super shopping spree today, we went to a book sale, one of our favorite dates.  When we arrived inside the basement, we saw a tower of boxes with this label: We … Continue reading →

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