John Woods…A Microsoft Man I enjoy author and philanthropist extraordinaire, John Wood’s casual story-telling voice. Clearly a brilliant man, he writes well, though the strength of the book (at least thus far) is the true story itself; the material that arise from his experiences, rather than...
Leaving Microsoft to Save the World...
We at the LOL are just about ready to embark upon our next book! Meanwhile, don't you love Kathy's sticky notes, complete with each member's name and the date of their meeting? Too cute. Stay tuned for the announcement of our August read, coming at...
Photo & Recipe Courtesy of the Brown Eyed Baker: browneyedbaker.com "Soul food is just what the name implies. It is soulfully cooked food or richly flavored food, good for your ever-loving soul." Sheila Ferguson "Soul food is not lean cuisine." Sarah Ban Breathnach Ah, yes, what is most scrumptious is...
(photo & recipe credit: browneyedbaker.com) My friends know it. My family certainly knows it (& both loves and resents me for it), but I adore baking. I'm not sure if it's because I grew up in a house where beautifully baked cookies or crumbling cake oozing...
Another LOL Meeting, another night of merriment and moments I'll treasure. I just adore these women who are so much more than a group of gals I share a love of reading with: they are friends. Without fail, each time we get together, unexpected topics...
I enjoy the goodreads site (www.goodreads.com/book/show/13227454-the-unlikely-pilgrimage-of-harold-fry). It's a great spot to hit if you want to read an array of reviews. In fact, I realize I should be contributing to said site! Why not post an LOL take on the novels we've read? I'll add...
In the beginning of Harold's walk, there is hope. Embarking upon any new journey, there is trepidation, fatigue, uncertainty, but there is also excitement and aspiration. Harold can scarcely believe it himself: the quiet man who barely says boo is setting out to cross the...
I chose this book. It’s my turn to host and while I have a list of titles, suggestions contributed by friends, I have this thing about just browsing and grabbing a book that grabs me. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry did just that. Of...
Ruth's recipes emerged from her gourmet kitchen piping hot and slid down so easily with cool, crisp, white wine. It could all be so intimidating except looking at this coconut shrimp recipe, I think even I might be able to pull this one off. I...