Books

These are the books stacked on my nightstand, beside my bed, that I am reading, am in the process of reading gradually, or are to be read:

1. A Breach of Promise, by Anne Perry; am reading now, a mystery!
2. Heaven, by Randy Alcorn; read a little every now and then, a lot to process, but an amazing, powerful book!
3. The Purpose-Driven Life, by Rick Warren; have not finished.
4. God and George W. Bush, by Paul Kengor; only read a third--too dry, but hope to perservere.
5. Chicken Soup for the Caregiver's Soul, by Jack Canfield, Mark Hansen, LeAnn Thieman; read now and again.
6. Ministries of Mercy, by Timothy Keller; read 3/4ths, excellent, but slow going as he gets into practical set-ups at the end.
7. The Screwtape Letters, by C.S. Lewis; had book for years and want to read--just waiting in line!
8. When I Don't Desire God, by John Piper; to be read.
9. Jungle Pilot, by Russell T.Hitt; to be read.
10. Through Painted Deserts, by Donald Miller; to be read.

Books I received as gifts at Christmas, waiting to be read!

11. The Handmaid and the Carpenter, by Elizabeth Berg.
12. Happiness Sold Separately, by Lolly Winston.
13. Miracles, by C.S. Lewis.
14. The Four Love, by C.S. Lewis.
15. The Problem of Pain, by C.S. Lewis.
16. The Years of Pleasure, by Elizabeth Berg.
17. Digging To America, by Anne Tyler.

One that Keith's sister gave him for Christmas, which he's passing on to me:
18. We Die Alone, by David Howarth.

A good literary start to 2007! My job: to finish the unfinished, and read those that are beside me, beckoning to me!

A warm January day

Traveled to Pinehurst & Vass today:

1. Excited to see roadside clean-up along US1 South, which is usually a mess!
2. Met my sister, brother in law, in Aberdeen, who drove to Cypress Presbyterian Church along with Mama & me. Enjoyed seeing numerous horse farms:)
3. Put silk flowers on Daddy's tombstone(his 90th birthday was January 21st).
4. Mama didn't seem to recognize her home church, always one of her favorite places.
5. Afterwards went by Mama's Kitchen in Vass for lunch, but they don't open till 4pm:( Was one of Mama and Daddy's favorite places to eat.
6. Ate at John's Barbecue. We all had fish or oysters--love their seafood:)
7. Talked to staff at Carolina House about Mama's new drug Depakote. The Tech thinks it is a combination of two drugs that's making her groggy, so she will fax her Dr.
8. Found gas for $2.07:)

Seabiscuit

I'm watching Seabiscuit, one of my favorite movies. I read the book (which was well-written) and saw the movie in the theater. It's a film I love watching again and again. Both are based on a true story, which is always appealing to me--real life is wonderfully interesting! Add a magnificent horse that captures your heart and an ending that is a tear-jerker. The director & the writer created a work of art for the eyes and the emotions:)

Friends/snow/sleet/rain

Nothing like spending time with dear friends.
Today the snow/rain/sleet sent me to the Mall to walk with longtime friends Jeannette & Lorraine. I used to walk with them almost every day inside the Mall, but since I've discovered Apex's Lake Pine walkway, I prefer getting my exercise there, outside:)
On our route today we ran into a fellow walking buddy from our past. We stopped a few minutes to say hey to Beth & her grown son David!:) Wonderful to see them:)
We continued on, walking, talking, and finally bargain shopping before heading to Panera's for soup. My good friend Carol works at Chico's. She graciously welcomed us in and waited on us:)
A perfect way to spend a wintry afternoon, walking with friends, running into friends, and being helped by a friend:)

Ipod music list

My current music selection:
Red Mountain Music, 2 CD's
Bill Leslie's Peace Like a River
Jerry & Lisa Read Smith's dulcimer/flute music
Still listening to Charlie Brown's Christmas soundtrack
Still listening to The Chieftian's Christmas music
Still listening to Mannheim Steamroller's Christmas music
Alison Krauss & Yo-Yo Ma's lullaby duet
Other Alison Krauss selections
Vince Gill selections
Amy Grant selections
Alan Jackson's Where Were You?
ZZ Top's Leg's, Well-Dressed Man, Give Me All Your Lovin'
Robert Palmer's Addicted To Love
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Lee Greenwood's Dixie & The Battle Hymn Of The Republic
Willie Nelson's Pancho and Lefty
A few Beatles' songs
Billy Ray Cyrus' Achy Breaky Heart
James Taylor's Sweet Baby James & Carolina On My Mind
The Beach Boys' And Then I Kissed Her
Eddie Cochran's Summertime Blues
Starship's We Built This City
Phil Collins' True Colors
Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline, Holly Holy
From Born To Worship, Jesus I Am Resting, Resting
Norm Greenbaun's Spirit In The Sky
The Everly Brothers
The Righteous Brothers
Kathy Mattea
Doc Watson
Bruce Cockburn
Jimmy Buffet's Come Monday
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
The Moody Blues
Mark Knopler & Emmylou Harris
The Bee Gees
John Denver
Cat Stevens
Vonda Shepherd

Wyatt 'Burp'

Well, well, as of January 6th we have a new member of the family.
Wyatt, a year old (January 10th) tri-colored Basset & a Texas boy. Coming from a broken relationship he has found his way to us. He's a puppy for sure--so far he's destroyed a rubber ball, an ornament, a tough-looking chew toy, a huge bone, & grabbed every stuffed animal within sight, & he's only been here a day & a half!! He seems to love a good "pack howl" too, which we happily instigate every now and then:) Now if we can get an eating schedule & the house-training to kick in, we'll be on a roll:) Looking forward to an adventure with this fella:)
And he does have a wallop of a burp, Mr. Wyatt!