by jlo | Jun 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
So, from what I can tell, cool, hip, and sophisticated fiction readers detest Grace Livingston Hill. Her writing is “cheesy,” they say. “Saccharine.” “Formulaic.” “Goody Two-Shoes.” Well, for once I’m really,...
by jlo | Jun 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
This post from Brooke McAlary at Slow Your Home resonated with me this morning. I’m not sure exactly when the societal shift took place, but nowadays it no longer seems possible to discuss opposing ideas without red-faced rage, acrimony, and ad hominem attacks....
by jlo | Jun 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
Antiques* stores hurt my heart–in a good way. As much as I love browsing their musty, dusty interiors in search of treasures large and small, I almost invariably come across something that makes my chest squeeze tight, which sounds painful and sort of is, but...
