I just finished American Gods by Neil Gaiman. Chera has told me several times of Gaiman’s talent, although she hasn’t read this one. I must admit, I was skeptical. But, this book, was, well, fascinating doesn’t begin to describe this book. As the title says, the book is about America. “This is wild rice country. Moose country. What I’m trying to say is that America is like that. It’s not good growing country for gods.” (p. 556) America doesn’t have its own gods, but rather the ones that many people brought with them when they came to this new land…

In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, and carried them all the days of old. Isaiah 63:9.
In His love and in His pity He redeemed us.
In His love and in His pity He [...]

Here are a few things of interest I found here and there over the last week or so:
Recovering the Wonder, HT to Lizzie.
Miss Sandy and the Blustery Day, another Miss Sandy Misadventure. Though sorry for Miss Sandy’s misadventure, I just love the way this is written.
A Mess May Mean Success! by Chris Anderson.
Beyond the Book [...]

Susanne at Living to Tell the Story hosts a “Friday Fave Five” in which we share our five favorite things from the past week. Click on the button to read more of the details, and you can visit Susanne to see the list of others’ favorites or to join in.
1. Sunshine! We had so much [...]