Monday Review
I didn't make it through Jennifer Weiner's Certain Girls. I can still say good things about it, though. I loved her characterization. The mom/MC was definitely insecure yet cocky enough to get away with her individuality. The daughter is also well-written, distinctive and vibrant. The secondaries added to my ability to know the Main Characters better without drawing all the attention to themselves...even though they are quirky and fun.However, the mother is the reason I stopped reading. But it was the portrayal of the mother through the daughter's Point-of-View that bugged me. The daughter, a deaf young woman just trying to break free, has a hard time with her moth

Break? I think not
Well, I thought this would be a break, but I was wrong. I've spent the last three days zipping words onto my computer. Apparently, the dam broke...the wall came down, whatever you want to call it.I just love when this happens.Let me tell you, I am looking forward to this coming month!! Holidays and family. Christmas celebrations... starting next week with The Second Annual Cookie Swap!I'm making Cappuccino Crinkles! I'll post that recipe next week with a pic of the finished product. Mmmmm. I can't wait.Wishing you all peace.With Love,Bethanne

Stagnance
We all feel it at times, right?As if we aren't moving forward? or backward? or even sideways?There are LOTS of areas of my life that feel kind of stagnant right now. Thankfully, my relationship with my hubby isn't one of them. Haha. Nope, this isn't a posting rant about a relationship. Yay, me. :DJust over a year ago, I dropped out of one of my online writing forums for various reasons that all lead to me realizing I needed to write for myself. Still in need of a support group, I found my new critique group at Passionate Critters and spent the last year writing and gaining confidence. Writing takes more than discipline and knowledge, it takes that confid

Women's Literature
I'm going to read a book by Jennifer Weiner.I know. Shocking, isn't it? I took the recommendation from Kerri Sparling. I'll have more on that later.

I should ASK
When I was growing up, my mom would move all the furniture in one room, all by herself. Sometimes twice in one task in order to get the desired effect. Maybe this is why I almost never ask for help. Carrying laundry baskets, moving furniture, changing diapers, emptying the seasonal bins... I do all! Not to be bragging, because it's not a brag, and it's not exclusive, either. Matt does his share of the same tasks.This morning, I carried a bin sized load of laundry downstairs to the washer and dryer. A few seconds later Matt pops his head down and says, "If you want help carrying the laundry basket--""I'll ask," I said. Funny thing is, I thought to ask, but didn't