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Joy is: Reading a Good Book

Posted by Barbara Techel

I love books and I love reading… and there is just never enough time to read all the books I want to read!  But when I am reading a really good book, I find joy in how time just disappears and I get lost in the pages.

Many times I do buy books and my personal library continues to grow.  But at times I need to be a bit more frugal so I get my books from the library.  I enjoy going to the library- the smells, all the books, the crisp book covers that crunch when you open them.

It is fun to get notice in my email in-box when I book I have ordered has arrived at my local library.  It is such a nice break to go pick it up!

So here are some books I have read of late that I would recommend:

Endings. Beginnings…When Midlife Women Leave Home in Search of Authenticity


This was a very powerful book for me.  At the beginning of my search for authenticity I felt odd and lonely, but this booked helped me feel not so alone, and helped reaffirm for me I am on the right path.  And you don’t necessarily have to leave home physically for your search to authenticity… but some do.  If you are searching for your authentic self or just need affirmation you are doing the right thing, this book is for you.

Women, Food and God


This book is very, very honest in why we eat.  I just finished this book, and have also been practicing Yoga lately and I’m surprised at how much in tune I have felt and more connected to my body and what I am eating.  This book is a great reminder to healthy eating and why we eat and how to eat.

Peace and Plenty, Finding Your Path to Financial Serenity

 
Sarah Ban Breathnach is one of my favorite authors, and all I can say without giving away the “secret” to this book is that I was very surprised from what Sarah shares in this book.  But I also applaud her for her honesty and sharing what she has learned and continues to learn about money.

A Very Modest Cottage


You could say I am a collector of cottage books!  I have quite a few.  I can never get enough of anything “cottage.”  So when I saw this book in Country Living magazine, I just had to have it.  I was thrilled to have gotten it for a Christmas gift.  This little cottage, over 85 years old was moved from Illinois to Wisconsin.  The author takes you step-by-step through the process of moving, refurbishing, and decorating.  I was in a whole other world turning the pages to this very well done and delightful book!


You Can Meet Frankie, the Walk ‘N Roll Dog LIVE on the Internet… Virtual Visits Now Available!

Posted by Barbara Techel

GIVE CHILDREN THE GIFT OF POSSIBILITY

  •  Inspire them to look past what may be considered misfortunes
  •  Teach them to face challenges head on
  • Give them hope that no matter what, all things are possible

Official Mascot for National Disabled Pets Day & Wisconsin Pet Hall of Fame Companion,  Frankie, the Walk ‘N Roll Dog will leave an everlasting and loving paw print on their heart

Frankie and I are asking for your help.  It really is quite easy to do… and for helping us we have a free gift for you (keep reading for details).

We are now offering Virtual Visits with Frankie, the Walk ‘N Roll Dog!  We are now able to do our Frankie presentations that we currently offer to our local schools in person (and rolling dog!) via the free software of Skype and a web cam, but these are done… well, virtually!!  Here is a video clip explaining.

Would you be willing to forward this message to any elementary teachers or librarians you know?  We would certainly appreciate your efforts.  Just email us that you forwarded it and we will send you a link to download Frankie’s Activity E-book for free! 

Please be sure to share with any teachers or librarians that you do forward this to that the first one to contact us will receive their Virtual Visit for FREE!

Check out this resource on how to set up a Virtual Visit…

Thank you so much for your help and for helping us spread Frankie’s message of hope and inspiration!