Comments on: Good Writes/Reads 2009

By: Shannalee

Shannalee — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:26:19 +0000

Thanks for the fun idea, Maria! And yes, yes about Jess’s post. So thought-provoking and beautiful.

By: Maria

Maria — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:30:25 +0000

Happy to see another lovely review. I really enjoy seeing what others have read and enjoyed and kept with them through the year.

And oh goodness that Sweet Amandine post was gorgeous and life-filled. It made me lift my head and think about this moment, how very blessed we are. Thanks.

By: Shannalee

Shannalee — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:01:43 +0000

Thanks so much, Allison!

By: postcollegecook

postcollegecook — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:29:53 +0000

I just saw your new banner and love it! Happy New Year

By: Shannalee

Shannalee — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:40:19 +0000

Janet, I loved that article so much, I can’t even tell you. Bryce Taylor is such a good writer – I always look forward to his editorials. And happy 2010 to you, too! So proud of you for tackling cinnamon bread (it is a feat!) and I haven’t tried to smoothie with yogurt, but maybe I should! Thanks for your encouragement, always.

By: Janet

Janet — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:51:27 +0000

I really liked the one on “everyone is the fat lady.” It wasn’t what I expected – and very pleasantly surprised. The editorial reminded me as I know that we all have hidden struggles, deep-seated fears and thoughts that nothing easy or comforting can heal instantly.

Here’s to 2010 (almost!) Hehe. I’ve enjoying reading your stories and trying the recipes. Tackling the cinnamon bread was a huge step toward something new. I normally wouldn’t tackle making something that seemed so complex but in doing so I felt a minor accomplishment (hey I can make cinnamon bread like Sun-Maid minus the yeast fiasco!).

And I made the smoothie because I was craving ice cream when I came home. I used way too much yogurt but will try it again with soymilk. The sweetness of the berries mixed with a mix of acidic orange yielded an interesting drink – again pleasantly surprised. =)