This weekend I finished Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and began Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (books one and two). This is the third read-through for me; the first time aloud to the kids as they were released and the second time two years ago just before book six was released. Each … Read more
I have been reading several of Philippa Gregory’s books recently, enjoying her historical fiction. A Respectable Trade, though, is much more than just historical fiction. It is an introduction into the harsh realities of the slave trade and it’s economic, social and moral consequences, good and bad, for all those involved, whether willingly or not. … Read more
Today is the first NASCAR race broadcast of the season that we have not been able to watch on TV, since we do not have cable … yet! Cable is scheduled to be hooked up tomorrow! In the meantime, we signed up for a 14-day trial version of NASCAR.com’s RaceTrack so that we can watch … Read more
