Summer Fare: Reading & Watching

This week was a good one for reading, and I’ve now checked two more books off my summer list.  I also watched the first season of All Heart on the treadmill, while the Chief Penguin and I learned some significant medical history in the engrossing Charite’ series.  WEALTH AND HORSE RACING Trust by Hernan Diaz Argentinian author Hernan Diaz …

Summer Reading: A Book List

I always have ambitious goals for my summer reading and this year is no exception.  I create a list and aim to read as many of the titles as possible.  I usually fall short.  I get sidetracked by other appealing works or find a particular book not engaging (I allow at least 50 pages before I retreat).  Or somehow …

Summer Reading Recap & Reviews

With Labor Day upon us, it’s time to review and recap the books I’ve read this summer.  Some from my June summer reading list for sure, but many others discovered along the way.  Here’s a list of titles followed by notes on three recent reads, each one featuring strong women who served their countries during wartime. MYSTERIES …

Exploring Maine: Brunswick

ART AND EATING IN BRUNSWICK For years, we’ve driven Route 1 on the outskirts of Brunswick past strip malls, fast food restaurants, and auto repair shops.  We had never ventured any farther into downtown Brunswick.  This week we did and discovered that Maine Street (it’s really named that) is quite charming with several blocks of shops, a …