Monthly Archives: August 2015

It’s Monday! What are you reading?

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Joanne Toft

I am not sure what happened to last week. I had and still have a long list of books ready to read but reading them did not happen. There was traveling to see family, there was late summer gardening and … Continue reading →

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Switching Gears – Slowly

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Joanne Toft

I am in an on going weird state of change. I know there are people who jump into retirement and off they go playing golf, going to lunch with friends, going shopping. It is so cool to watch but watch … Continue reading →

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It’s Monday! What are you reading? realistic fiction

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Joanne Toft

Ruby on the Outside by Nora Raleigh Baskin is a story that walks into an topic you don’t read about often. It is the hidden secret of a few of my past students. Often times I didn’t even know until … Continue reading →

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Falling behind on writing – while sitting on the bridge

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Joanne Toft

Today is Wednesday and I have missed my two regular posts. I found myself caught up in the work world for the last few days and my writing quietly slid to the last task on the list. Unfortunately the end … Continue reading →

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Bees, Bugs and more Bees

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Joanne Toft

I am a gardener. I am an organic gardener. I garden in the middle of a large city. It is a wonderful thing to do. On a glorious morning like today – sunny, cool fresh air, dew covered grass – … Continue reading →

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It’s Monday! What are you reading? Blue Balliett

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Joanne Toft

I had a long list of books to read this week and not much time. I am reading for my writing and my garden but mid week my library hold came in – one I had forgotten about. I quickly … Continue reading →

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It’s Monday! What are you reading? non fiction narrative

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Joanne Toft

Last week I said I was finishing Dead Wake by Erik Larson for my adult book group. He is known for his narrative non fiction writing. This book is indeed an amazing read and it left me astounded at the … Continue reading →

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