Tag Archives: Books

Future Challenge – What Are Your Most Precious Books?

Posted on May 2, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

Challenge #20 I’ve been away for a bit, and so there was no challenge last week, but I brought back some treasures with me… books that belonged to my mother. If you love to read (and my guess is that … Continue reading →

Posted in Future Challenges | Tagged Books, choices, favorite literature, lifestyle, reading, recreation | 12 Comments

The Portable Magic of Books

Posted on May 2, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

“I don’t believe in the kind of magic in my books. But I do believe something very magical can happen when you read a good book.” ― J.K. Rowling I grew up with books. I think every room in our … Continue reading →

Posted in Recreation, Ruminations | Tagged Books, children, lifestyle, literacy, Memories, Parents, reading, Reading to children | 14 Comments

Mind the Gap: Paper or Electronic?

Posted on February 7, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

I still remember going to the library with my Mum when I was a preschooler. I had my own library card, and proudly brought home three books from each visit. I learned to read phonetically, and those books gave me … Continue reading →

Posted in Ruminations, Writing Challenges | Tagged Books, bookstores, choices, DPchallenge, e-books, lifestyle, reading | 17 Comments

From Mundane to Meaningful – Everyday and Special Times with Grandkids

Posted on August 8, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Most of our grandchildren live about an hour from us in one direction or another, making it relatively easy to take part in their lives. We’ve gone to aquariums and libraries with them. We’ve gone to their parades, school fairs, … Continue reading →