Stamping with Kim

It's a love story

Can you imagine having over 1,200 letters that your great, great, (lots of greats) ancestors wrote to each other??  In their own handwriting????  Wow!!  What a treasure that would be!

That's what this book is all about.  It is so amazing that we have such an intimate story, from so long ago, about the 2nd President of our country!  Abigail has become one of my true heroes.  In a time where so many women were not educated - most could not even read, much less voice their own opinions!! - she was a huge voice in her husbands head.  He, admittedly, was lost without her.  What a love story!!

This book is fabulous!  In my quest to learn more about American History, and those brave souls that built this country for us - this is a real treasure!!

 

Battlefields & Blessings

One of my goals this past summer was to learn a little more about America's history & the people that formed this great country.  It has been an interesting journey, and I continue to be amazed at all that was involved. 

The sacrifices were enormous - on a very personal level.  Serving your country was an honor - and often without pay.   Two things that keep repeating themselves throughout my study are #1) the WISDOM!!  Our Founding Fathers were very wise old men!  They were very well-rounded and... well....WISE!!  The other thing is #2) their deep & abiding faith in God.  Anyone that says this country wasn't built on religious principles better study history!!

That brings me to this book BATTLEFIELDS & BLESSINGS that I found a couple of weeks ago.  It is FABULOUS!!  It is set up to be a type of daily devotional, combined with a story each day from the Civil War.  Quite often there is an actual letter from a soldier.  Again, I am struck with the deep religious beliefs and dependence on faith from these soldiers.

So if you're looking for something along this line of reading - let me HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book!!  While I'm at it - let me highly recommend you join me & go back to study the founding of this country.  It might surprise you, too!!

Thanks for visiting with me today!!

Lite Summer Reading!

Didn't I promise you that I'm reading FUN books this summer, too?!!  I just finished both of these - the first 2 in a new series by Karen Kingsbury.

If you're not familiar with this author, she has written numerous books - many of them in series such as these.  She is a Christian author, and her stories always leaving you wanting more!!

In fact, the main characters in these books - Bailey and Cody - were first introducted in another recent series called "The Above the Line" series....which included "Take One", "Take Two", "Take Three" and "Take Four".  Awesome series!!

Wanna know what's next on my book pile??  Well, it's a toss up between "Abigail Adams" by Woody Holton... a real thick, small print book (uugghhh!!!) OR... one called "Every Day in Tuscany" by Frances Mayes....the same author that wrote "Under the Tuscan Sun", which became one of my favorite movies!  Guess which one I'll read.... well, my money is probably on the Tuscan one!!  LOL!!

Have a great weekend!!

 

Book Share/Potting Shed Update

With the 4th of July just around the corner, I've taken on a task to learn more about the foundation of our great country & the principles it was founded on.  During this quest, I have found a number of great books - this first share is one of the absolute best I've found so far....

The 5000 Year Leap puts a lot of things into perspective - not only the beginning of this country - but the influence America has had on the entire world.  Great read!!  (and not too long or too brainy!)  You can check it out HERE.

The other book is a very short read, paperback, that I ordered from Bob Livingston.  If you like to keep informed about what is going on in the world - not just here at home - this is pretty good to not only get you up to date, but help you be prepared for "worst case scenario".

Not "lite summer reading".....but I've done a lot of that, too!  I'll share those with you later!!

In the meantime....hubby has been busy!!  He made the cutest little sign for my Potting Shed!!  He made it, I painted it, and last night we attached it to the front of the Shed. 

I think it's perfect!!

What do you think?!! (just click on the pic to make it larger) I'd love to hear from you!

Thanks for stopping by!!

 

The life of a hippie!!

If you weren't lucky enough to have been a teenager in the 70's (insert eye roll here!!), then you can experience it first-hand through Steve's sister!

Yes, Steve's sister is an author - and she has written all about "sex, drugs and rock & roll" in her new book called "First Trip".

It just came out - I haven't even read mine yet!!  In fact, it should be waiting on me when we get back home.  Of course, I paid full price for mine - and now she tells me you can get it half price at Barnes&Noble.com!!  Family - what are ya gonna do with 'em?!!  *wink*  HI CHERYL!!!!  :-)

If it's anything like Cheryl, then it's bound to be quite an experience.  Give it a read - you can experience all that stuff like me....IN A BOOK!!  LOL!!!

Have a great weekend,