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April 2009 Book Reviews

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:21:57 UT

Never Give Up by Joyce Meyer, Faith Words, spiritual, 251 pp., $21.99Joyce Meyer is the mega-popular Christian televangelist and author with about 80 books to her credit. At the core of her teachings are practical applications of Scripture in everyday life. Thousands attend her conferences both here and abroad. In this latest book, Meyer speaks to those whose dreams ...

Him and Her April 2009

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 17:36:52 UT

Him: She has been under the weather for the past week or so. Probably a slight bout of the flue bug with a touch of diverticulitis. When she has these ailments she whines with all kinds of requests: “Make me a nice cup of coffee”, “Can you make me a nice hot cup of tea…I know I had coffee, but ...

Something New

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 17:35:50 UT

I have been walking on the old farm for many years, now, and thought I had completed the list of animals that are here. I’ve seen turtles, possums, all kinds of song birds and raptors, great blue herons, skunks, red and gray foxes, deer, turkeys, well, you get the idea. But now there is more. I was down by ...

Some thoughts for our next Town Moderator

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 17:32:29 UT

If you have ever dreamed of being a Town Moderator, here’s your chance!...

March 2009 Book Reviews

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:23:27 UT

Editor's Note: To assist our readers we've added a direct link purchase option to amazon.com - clicking on the buy from amazon button will open a new window in your browser. This month we have books by members of dynastic literary families and a debut that is noteworthy to say the least...

A Time for Love

Dorothy MacFarlane — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:20:58 UT

The birds are singing again! That means spring will come, no matter how hard winter tries to hold on. This winter has been more like the winters I remember as a child. There was lots of snow and much colder weather than we generally have now. I remember that early spring was cold, and no one planted until the end of May. Now we seem to go directly from winter to summer, with no in between weather.

Eat Like There’s No Tomorrow

Nancy Sapir — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:17:33 UT

By Hans Rueffert, cookbook, $24.95 plus $6 shipping and handling. Available exclusively at www.hanscooks.com In 2005 Hans Rueffert of Jasper, Georgia competed in the first season of the Food Network’s incredibly popular special series...

The Wealth of Poverty

Dennis Randall — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:16:37 UT

When you travel, sometimes the worst roads have the best views. My wife and I had been married a little less than a year and when it came to money we were ...

February 2009 Book Reviews

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:01:46 UT

This month we have two noteworthy debut novels, a survival guide, a treat for forensic science fans, and of course, some excellent mysteries....

This Recession Just Became Personal

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:52:42 UT

The recession just became personal - I got my notice last week. My department is being down-sized to zero and effective at the end of this month I will join the growing legions of the unemployed....

Kingston Personally

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:50:42 UT

The Cedar on the Corner

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:42:31 UT

As a naturalist, I like to visit places over time. You can see how plants grow, what animals may have come and gone, and what changes people have made to the place. This is a habit I have, that I guess I was born with. I like to garden the same way, putting in small shrubs and bushes so I can watch them grow. I have been watching one red cedar tree for over fifty years, the one that grows on the south west corner of Summer Street and Route 53 in Duxbury...

When saying “no” is an act of courage

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:35:51 UT

Sal DiMasi may have been on the right side of many issues, in the eyes of party activists, and he may well be a brilliant, capable attorney and legislator. But he stood as a symbol of what is wrong with Massachusetts politics at a time when we desperately need symbols of what is right with Massachusetts politics.

Meet Sally Fiore

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 02:47:03 UT

Everyone needs a friend like Sally Fiore. Last month, Sally, a Kingston artist and photographer gave me a batch of Christmas cookies to die for. Naturally, I begged for the recipe. Sally not only gave me the cookie recipe, but arrived at my home with all of the ingredients in a recycled container with the recipe artfully attached. When was the last time someone did that for you? If you know Sally, actions like this are a daily occurrence in her life. Sally's life is centered around love and kindness. Not t o mention, Sally is ...

Him and Her for February 2009

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 02:36:03 UT

HIM: She thinks I am too macabre. She says it’s a sign of old age, and I don’t dispute her. She says it is all so depressing and that I am obsessed. She is referring to the fact that I have begun reading the obituary pages in the Ledger, Enterprise and Reporter on a much more regular basis. “Why can’t you pick a paper and read ‘em to your heart’s content?” It’s because I don’t want to miss a single one. The Ledger doesn’t carry all the Brockton deaths nor does the Enterprise cover many of the Quincy notices. The Reporter gives us the Tri-Town area and Pembroke. I don’t want to miss a one of them.