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So, if you know me, you know I’m a reader! Every year for the past 5 or so, I make a list of 52 books that I plan to read over the course of the year. No, I’ve never actually made the goal of reading all 52, but last year I came the closest I [...]

I have a guilty secret. I’ve been blog stalking. I know, it’s shameful, but I got this new laptop for Christmas and it’s been so nice to be able to see things on screen that is larger than 3.5 inches! Don’t worry, I’ve repented of my invasion of privacy, but truly, why blog if you [...]

Wow, what a good book to start the year with. I listened to this on audio and just really loved it. It had a great plot and engaging characters and was very well written. Amy Tan’s story of a mother and daughter spans decades as well as the chasms that we allow to seperate us [...]

The following is a copy of the post from the Facebook group I started. I’m reposting here in the hopes of boosting participation. The more the merrier! Welcome to THE Challenge part of the 2010 Fluff Busters Challenge group. I think we are going to have a lot of fun together over the next 6 [...]

The New Year is now upon us in all its glory, and it’s time once again for New Years Resolutions. Most all of us make these goals for self improvement at the start of the New Year and I am no different. I already told you about my book list, and I will be sharing [...]

I don’t know what it is about Christmas and New Years, but they always get me excited for planning and setting goals for the New Year. I’m sure I’m not alone in this, afterall, the “news” programs are full of sound bites like: New Year, New You! So one of the goals I am setting [...]