Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith | 
There goes my next week 😕
pickI finished this over lunch today. It was a really good read. I always enjoy what Anne writes and this was no different. She makes me feel like I‘m not the only one with a screwed up family or a less-than-ideal childhood. And she does it all with a great sense of humor. #lunchtimereading #bookandlunch
I just love Anne Lamott. What a beautiful thought...
Photo 3 of my #greatwideopen swap package - @debthmpsn has wrapped up several books with nice messages on them. I'll post a fourth photo a little later on, once I've eaten breakfast and read the notes on the books. See you in a while. Thanks so much @debthmpsn 👌👍❤💕
There are so many moments of raw honesty and insight in this book by a self-described “bad Christian”. Anne Lamott‘s way of walking through life feels like a gift for anyone who listens; she shares moments from every corner of grief and joy without an ounce of ego or judgement.
#trivialthursday @GarthRanzz
1. train I think, it‘s the easiest
2. I usually love every place I am at, so I don‘t have a favourite spot I think
3. france next week and spain in summer :) maybe a businesstrip to brazil if my boss is willing to take me along 😍😍😍
1. Any book in a real life setting that sounded interesting. I want to go and see the buildings, streets, signs, etc for myself.
2. Barcelona hands down
3. Traveling all over Europe
4. Depends on how far I‘m going
5. Yes please 🍦🍨
#manicmonday @JoScho
pickIf your heart or soul is aching, I recommend reading Anne Lamott. She writes beautifully and passionately about love, loss, grief, faith, and doubt.
Today we laid to rest my mentor, former boss & (later) law partner, and friend, Kevin. He was a great man and will be dearly missed. I‘m finding Anne Lamott to be exactly what I need at this time.
(The mug in the photo was his going-away gift to me last Summer, when I had decided to become a full-time parent. He was so supportive of my decision, which meant a lot to me.)
Got up early to enjoy some quiet and Anne Lamott before the rest of the house awakes.
#Sundaymorningreading #Morningreading
I grew up in a family full of people who believed in constant evidence of perfection. It‘s been a lifetime journey to just take off the mask and be me. But it‘s a relief!
#quotsynov17 #mask
I love Lamont's writing, and this has been on my TBR too long. It's time to bump it up. #mercy #Augustgrrrl @Cinfhen
Love the last line on the #botm luggage/travel tag
Litsy pals, I would like some suggestions, please! I need a really fantastic travel memoir to read for the #ReadHarder2017 challenge. I tried a few by Bill Bryson and didn't care for his style.
(Here's a picture of my cute family playing Legos as bribery for book recommendations.)
shawnmooney, Cinfhen, ReadingEnvy, LauraBeth, LeahBergen, Hobbinol, Suet624, Moray_Reads, batsy, vivastory
When I think of #true I think of #annelamott #lyricalapril @Cinfhen
pickI finished my first book of the year (towards my goal of 52 books for 2017). I rarely reread books, but this is one I've read over and over and it never disappoints. I keep learning so much from it, as well as being in awe anew at Annie's raw wisdom, strength, and relate-ability. I've purchased this book so many times as gifts and to replace my own copy, which I lend out and lose track of. I'll keep buying and gifting it forever, I suspect.
so-soPeople passionately love Anne Lamott and I had been meaning to read something of hers for a long time. I think this site considered one of her best, but it just wasn't fresh or outstanding to me. maybe because my baggage and issues are so different from hers. Maybe because I read it right after Accidental Saints which is a fresher version of a similar experience. It's good. just not earth shattering.
pickBumpy ride at first but after pursuing the initial pages, comes the good juicy parts about life and struggle and faith.
The Big Question: You can have two books, so which three are you getting?
Some #nonfictionlove for today's #septphotochallenge! I read far more fiction than not, but here are a few of my nonfiction favorites. Anne Lamott, Henri Nouwen, Madeleine L'Engle, and Dallas Willard are all spiritual writers who've been greatly influential in my life. And there are a few bookish non-fiction gems there on the right. 💜📚 #somethingforsept
I'm just... loving this book. So, so much.
It is an Anne Lamott kind of morning. I found a weird lump in my armpit and have freaked out a bit. It is nice to have a book to run to for encouragement and comfort when life starts to come at you like a crazy spider monkey.
