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Archive for July, 2010

Wow. I hope that’s not all I can say about this book, but that’s where I’ll start. Wow.

Every time I hesitate to think I’ll find a book that is captivating, entertaining, and that will keep my interest and keep me thinking about its characters long after the book is over, I somehow seem to find myself happily surprised. Water for Elephants was one of those books. It was really that good.

I heard good things about it, always saw it on the shelves at bookstores, but it wasn’t until recently that I decided to give it a chance. Why? A book about a circus in the depression/prohibition era is probably as far away from my “normal” reading zone as I can get. But I’m telling you – it doesn’t matter! Not one bit.

Entertaining and engrossing from the very first chapter, I was taken away on this journey with the characters. Nothing short of fascinating, in ways I wouldn’t have thought possible. Part love story, part coming of age, this is at its roots, a story about life and the unexpected paths it may take. I really came to love the character of Jacob, and sympathize with his situation and his love for animals. It’s been over a week since I’ve finished the novel, and I still think about the characters every day. I really got caught up in their world which is something, I must say, is sometimes way too rare in the books I read. Many are good stories, but with Water for Elephants, I really felt like I was traveling along with them in their adventures. A pleasant surprise.

Overall, I have already recommended to more than a few friends, and would encouragingly recommend it here. It may just be one of those precious few books that when you finish it, you stop and, at a loss for words, say – wow.

CHI Straight Guard Smoothing

I love this DVD. I don’t have a lot of cash, so I checked this out from the library first. And yup, I decided I had to own my own copy.
Why?
+Fantastic danceable music. I even want to shake my disco booty beyond what Richard is doing.
+Happy, entertaining vibe from Richard and everybody on the floor. They are really having fun and Richard is cheering us all on.
+These are REAL people on the screen–variety of races, male, female, big and small. No troops of leotarded twig-girls.
+Plenty of variety and more exercise than I can handle at the moment and I walk almost every day.
+Moves are easy to scale down or up, so you can keep the feet low or put ‘em in the air a little higher if you are so darn fit!

Enjoy.
Richard Simmons Disco Sweat

Bought Wii for my husband who enjoys video games and thought it would promote more enthusiasm to exercise as I also purchased the Wii Fit Plus, too. He does enjoy this form of exercise.
Cisco SRW224P 24 port

I have used a running watch for 40 years and been satisfied. The 305 came as a present. I am delighted with the features and I am beginning to explore all kinds of new running experiences with its help.
Rhinestone Pattern Sheets Blue

This has to be the best item I ever bought for myself! My wall to wall carpeting was so dirty after the contractors finished working in my family room. I saw this Steam/Vac spin scrubber on line and ordered it.
Let me tell you that the retrieval water was BLACK AND DIRTY.
I am so happy that I bought this cleaner that I believe I could become a spokesperson for this company. The cost of the scrubber more than pays for itself after the first use (considering the cost of professional cleaning.)
I love, love, love it!
Pam Grace Creations Nursery