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Did you know it's national card and letter writing month? I didn't either! Ohhhh how I love getting real mail. When I was a teenager, I was a voracious letter-writer, and I used to make my own cards and send them to everyone. I'll admit I'm a much better e-mailer and e-card sender than I am a letter writer these days, but I still think it's a beautiful thing to send and receive real hand-written mail!
Two.
When I was a little girl, my mom taught me memory verses using the alphabet as the guide. (One verse for each letter.) I think that is such a brilliant way to introduce Scripture to kids! I found this post this week that includes a free download of memory verse posters for each letter of the alphabet. If you have kids or work with them at church, I think this is a great idea! (I know I still remember many of mine!) While it's designed for kids, it works well for adults too - just in case you're trying to beef up your memory verse game!
Three.
I saw my first yard sale sign this week and am SO EXCITED for that season to return. I love hunting around sales for a bargain! So when I found this article on how to earn money at a yard sale, I thought I'd read it. WOW. I'm not sure where the writer lives, but I guarantee I wouldn't pay most of these prices for yard sale items. I'm way too cheap. Are you a cheapie about sales? Or will you pay a high price at a yard sale? Just wondering!
Four.
You know what? It's been a while since I took a proper house tour. This one has a lot of stunning parts. If you need a good house fix, check it out!
Five.
These are not new to me, but seeing them on Pinterest this week made me wonder why I haven't made any yet. Paperclip/ribbon bookmarks. Easy, cute, and perfect for marking Bible passages!
Six.
You know I love Irene Hannon's writing. You know I love her Hope Harbor series. So when book four arrived in my mailbox a few days ago, I did an extra-happy happy dance. Add to it that this book involves a lighthouse and a writer - and clearly you can see why my literary world was nearly complete.
If you've never read any of this series before, let me catch you up, okay? This series is set in in the Pacific Northwest - in the little dreamy burg of Hope Harbor. It's the kind of place you wish you could visit in real life because it's so darling. Small enough that all the neighbors know each other, tranquil coastal atmosphere, and the kind of place where folks come to let their hearts heal after hurt and loss.
There are fixtures in Hope Harbor, like the quirky artist/taco stand owner named Charlie - and even a pair of sea gulls that seem to show up in each book. But there are also new stories to be found every time.
In the fourth installment of the series, Pelican Point, Ben Garrison arrives in town for his grandfather's funeral. Ned was dearly loved by the entire community, and they all welcome his army doctor grandson who traveled halfway around the world to say goodbye. Ned and Ben were the last two of their family, so Ben needs to stay a few weeks to settle his grandfather's affairs and clean out his somewhat cluttered house.
Upon arriving in town, Ben learns his grandfather had purchased a lighthouse just outside Hope Harbor. Ned had always loved that lighthouse, and Ben has fond memories of it too, from his childhood visits. Unfortunately Ned's health and bank account hadn't permitted him to restore it to its full glory, and now Ben has to figure out how to unload a handyman's special of a lighthouse before he can move on to the next chapter of his life.
When Marci Weber, the town's newspaper editor, hears that the lighthouse is on the market, her heart sinks. She didn't grow up in Hope Harbor, but it has become home to her in her adult life, and she can't imagine some outsider coming in to purchase the lighthouse only to neglect it - or worse - tear it down.
Ben and Marci butt heads over the fate of the lighthouse, but Marci is convinced if she can get Ben on board with her budding plan, they can turn this debacle into a win for everyone, including the town!
Filled with small-town flavor, a little suspense, and a perfect dose of romance, Pelican Point did not disappoint. I almost cringed when I reached the final chapter, fearing I had reached the final chapter for the town I love so much. But tucked in the very back of the book is the promise of another book due next spring!
I've already started the happy dance.
* Revell provided a copy of this book to me at no charge. All opinions are my own. *
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These are not new to me, but seeing them on Pinterest this week made me wonder why I haven't made any yet. Paperclip/ribbon bookmarks. Easy, cute, and perfect for marking Bible passages!
Six.
If you've never read any of this series before, let me catch you up, okay? This series is set in in the Pacific Northwest - in the little dreamy burg of Hope Harbor. It's the kind of place you wish you could visit in real life because it's so darling. Small enough that all the neighbors know each other, tranquil coastal atmosphere, and the kind of place where folks come to let their hearts heal after hurt and loss.
There are fixtures in Hope Harbor, like the quirky artist/taco stand owner named Charlie - and even a pair of sea gulls that seem to show up in each book. But there are also new stories to be found every time.
In the fourth installment of the series, Pelican Point, Ben Garrison arrives in town for his grandfather's funeral. Ned was dearly loved by the entire community, and they all welcome his army doctor grandson who traveled halfway around the world to say goodbye. Ned and Ben were the last two of their family, so Ben needs to stay a few weeks to settle his grandfather's affairs and clean out his somewhat cluttered house.
Upon arriving in town, Ben learns his grandfather had purchased a lighthouse just outside Hope Harbor. Ned had always loved that lighthouse, and Ben has fond memories of it too, from his childhood visits. Unfortunately Ned's health and bank account hadn't permitted him to restore it to its full glory, and now Ben has to figure out how to unload a handyman's special of a lighthouse before he can move on to the next chapter of his life.
When Marci Weber, the town's newspaper editor, hears that the lighthouse is on the market, her heart sinks. She didn't grow up in Hope Harbor, but it has become home to her in her adult life, and she can't imagine some outsider coming in to purchase the lighthouse only to neglect it - or worse - tear it down.
Ben and Marci butt heads over the fate of the lighthouse, but Marci is convinced if she can get Ben on board with her budding plan, they can turn this debacle into a win for everyone, including the town!
Filled with small-town flavor, a little suspense, and a perfect dose of romance, Pelican Point did not disappoint. I almost cringed when I reached the final chapter, fearing I had reached the final chapter for the town I love so much. But tucked in the very back of the book is the promise of another book due next spring!
I've already started the happy dance.
* Revell provided a copy of this book to me at no charge. All opinions are my own. *
2 comments:
I love finding good deals at garage sales, but I will also pay a higher price for something that I need and will be useful to me. I paid $275 for an almost new, name brand China cabinet that was originally $1000. The owners bought a new house and the cabinet didn't fit in the new house.
Tracy - That is a great point! I am way too cheap for my own good. I need to learn to be willing to pay over ten bucks for something in my life! LOL!
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