The View From My Kindle
I wanted to do something special on my blog for Valentines Day. You have already read about everything that is important to me during November. I won't bore you with that again in February. I decided to do a "My Favorite Things" like Oprah. Only, I'm not giving out sweet gifts; I'm just going to spend the week of Valentines (and my birthday, by the way) telling you about all of my favorite things.
I am going to start with a new book I'm reading. I just started this book yesterday and Sparkly Green Earrings by Melanie Shankle is sure to be one of my new favorites. Oh my, I love this woman. Apparently, she has a very popular blog and has now published her memoir. Her blog and book both seem to be much different than Stephenie Nielson's that I love so much. I really stumbled upon her and I'm so glad that I did!
Melanie Shankle's blog is called Big Mama and her blog and book are both deeply rooted in her faith, but she isn't a "Mormon Mommy Blogger"... I'm not sure exactly what her religion is. She is a fellow Texan (she lives in San Antonio) and boy is she funny! I just started reading her book, and I can't get enough of her and her side kick/best friend, Gulley! They are like the modern day Texan versions of Lucy and Ethel trying to tackle being a wife and mother.
I haven't started reading her blog, but you can bet I will! I think I aspire to be Big Mama. I wish I could write in an inspirational yet witty style. She is oh so funny.
So, if you get a chance, pick up or download a copy of Sparkly Green Earrings. You won't be sorry! (Too bad I'm not getting paid for this endorsement!)
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