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#2023 DickensChallenge – Please post from June 9th to June 16th

June 9, 2023

***Add your link (or comment) HERE to join the #2023 Dickens Challenge*** Priorhouse (and Trent and Marsha) will be collecting links all week and then I have my Priorhouse closing post coming on June 15th. In the meantime – I will be visiting blog posts. Trent’s closing post is here: https://trentsworld.blog/2023/06/06/the-dickens-challenge-june-9-june-16/ Marsha’s closing post is … More #2023 DickensChallenge – Please post from June 9th to June 16th

MORE THAN COFFEE: Book by Lauren Scott & Priorhouse Interview

April 19, 2023

Hello Readers. Today’s Interview features author Lauren Scott Starting note – this is the final Priorhouse Interview for Spring 2023. The spring series included Restless Jo (here), Liz Gauffreau (here), Dan Antion (here), Linda Schaub (here), Sherri Matthews (here), Dan Fenner (here), Miriam Hurdle (here), and today’s post with Lauren. The Interviews … More MORE THAN COFFEE: Book by Lauren Scott & Priorhouse Interview

Five Novellas from Charles Dickens (2023 #DickensChallenge: Read ONE Novella by June 9th) Post #2

February 9, 2023

***This is a featured post. If you are here to see recent posts, scroll down to see the latest posts.*** Hello Readers, If you are interested in joining us for the 2023 #Dickenschallenge, we invite you to read ONE novella (or as many as you want). (Thanks to Norah, and a few others, who offered … More Five Novellas from Charles Dickens (2023 #DickensChallenge: Read ONE Novella by June 9th) Post #2

What the Dickens? (2023 #DickensChallenge: Read ONE Novella by June 9th) Post #1

February 6, 2023

HI Readers, Today (Feb 7th) is the birthday of Charles Dickens. Today also marks the start of the THIRD ANNUAL Charles Dickens reading challenge. The hosts are Trent, Marsha, and Yvette. Year one: 2021 – Little Dorrit Year Two: 2022 – Bleak House Year Three: 2023 – Read ONE Novella from Charles Dickens (updated 2/8/2023) … More What the Dickens? (2023 #DickensChallenge: Read ONE Novella by June 9th) Post #1

Garden Analogies Book Project (2June2022)

June 2, 2022

Hello Readers, The Dahlia blooms are emerging. *** My first time growing these beauties *** I am currently working on my “Garden Analogies” year-long daily devotional book. It is 80% done and I am going to try and finish this month. The hardest parts of this book project? 1) Selecting which garden analogies to include … More Garden Analogies Book Project (2June2022)

“You Can’t Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thought” (& You’re the One by Greta van Fleet)

April 28, 2022

Hello readers, Today I am joining Mischenko @ReadRantRock&Roll with Shabby Sunday Vintage Book shares. The first book is “You Can’t Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thought” (1988, 1995) by Peter McWilliams. If you like quotes, this book is for you. Almost every page has a quote that relates to the theme or topic McWilliams is writing … More “You Can’t Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thought” (& You’re the One by Greta van Fleet)

A Day at the Beach with William V. Pietsch (April 2022)

April 2, 2022

Hello Everyone. Welcome to another post for the Priorhouse APRIL 2022 series. Yesterday’s post (here) was about reading Drucker at the beach, for a week, back in June of 2021. Today’s post is about a different beach reading adventure. Last month, my husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary with a short trip to Norfolk, Virginia. The … More A Day at the Beach with William V. Pietsch (April 2022)

My Week at the Beach with Peter Drucker (April 2022)

April 1, 2022

Hello Everyone. Let’s all welcome a new month. *** Today’s post was inspired by the week I spent with Peter Drucker in June 2021. Okay, because Peter Drucker died in 2005 – he was not physically at the beach with us, but he was with me through books. Many of you might already know about … More My Week at the Beach with Peter Drucker (April 2022)

To Be Read Pile (D Wallace Peach Challenge)

January 28, 2022

To Be Read Pile Word Count: 400 *** Books Sitting in a “to be read” pile The ever-growing stack while the e-shelf also grows The size of the pile ebbs and flows Some books added while a handful might go after a quick skim or deep read… Depends on the breed – and my … More To Be Read Pile (D Wallace Peach Challenge)

#ThursdayDoors & Victor Hugo Quotes (11-04-2021)

November 4, 2021

Hello readers, this week’s Thursday Doors post is linking up with Sunday Stills #Eerie and #WQW cold ). The first door photo is from downtown Richmond, Virginia – and it has an eerie and chilly kind of vibe. Quote: “There was freedom in his agony. His legs alone were motionless. It was there that the shadows … More #ThursdayDoors & Victor Hugo Quotes (11-04-2021)

Body Food, Mind Food (Lens-Artists & Mahesh Nair’s book Chaotic Alleys)

June 27, 2021

The Lens-Artists Photo Challenge theme is “One Photo, Two Ways”. I decided to feature some throwback photos to go down memory lane and introduce you to Mahesh Nair’s book release. I have TWO free hard copies to give away – so be sure to check out the end of this post. Let’s start with a photo of my … More Body Food, Mind Food (Lens-Artists & Mahesh Nair’s book Chaotic Alleys)

I’ve Fallen – and I CAN get back up (Sunday Stills)

February 9, 2021

Hello readers, joining in with Terri’s Sunday Stills (here), which has the theme of #Fallen. Let’s start with those North Carolina workers “fallen” in the line of duty – to pause and remember – let us remember them and all that have fallen while working – or serving our country. **** On a more personal note, If you … More I’ve Fallen – and I CAN get back up (Sunday Stills)