Monthly Archives: April 2010

Sit-In (A Mother-Daughter Review)

Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down by Andrea Davis Pinkney My rating: 5 of 5 stars This beautifully illustrated book details the famous sit-in at the Greensboro, NC Woolworth’s counter in 1960. The prose is moving, speckled … Continue reading

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Very Chocolate Cheesecake

I’ve made this in both 8 and 10 inch versions and it’s been very well received by cheesecake lovers as well as those who don’t typically delight in cheesecake. This is a great first cheesecake recipe, it’s fairly simple, does … Continue reading

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Hymnody and Easter

When you think of Easter, what hymn or song pops into your head? It’s sort of an interesting exercise. If you are raised in the church, it might reveal your upbringing or church of origin. If your parents were Jesus … Continue reading

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Nelson’s Complete Book of Bible Maps and Charts, 3rd Edition

When I requested this book from Thomas Nelson, I was excited to have a book of Bible maps to use as a reference. But it ended up being so much more. Photos, charts, and outlines, as well as downloadable PDFs, … Continue reading

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