Books on Purpose

Good Morning!

I can't wait to tell you about this book! It's called Stories in Hand, Over 900 Questions to Help You Tell Your Life Story.

It's written by Jessica Sprague, Northridge Publishing, 2010.

This book would make a fabulous gift for parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, or just about anyone else. It's also loads of fun to read through on your own. It brought back lots of memories! Someone who enjoys journaling would have 900 story starters with this book.

We will look at just a couple questions this morning.

"What did you love about your first home together?"

-Our first home was right in the middle of an orchard in California's fertile valley. With almonds on one side, and walnuts on the other, it was spectacular in the spring with the blossoms pink and white. The canal that ran parallel to it made an excellent walking trail. Set at the end of a long driveway, the cottage was quiet and private. Very small, but charming with built in shelves and aged white paint. Cozy!


"What is your family's favorite restaurant? Describe the last time you went there."

-Our family loves to dine at Claim Jumper in the city. We enjoy the lodge-like atmosphere, fireplace, and food. It's been awhile since our last visit. We can't always afford a meal out. I've started a jar in the kitchen for "Claim Jumper Night." Oh my stars! How we will enjoy the evening when it comes. Often the portions are so large, there is plenty of food leftover for lunch the next day.

There are so many fun questions to ask your family in this book. My husband and I sat at our favorite bookstore while I went through the book with him.

I would suggest this book. It's important to feel connected to a family. Recalling memories with your children shows them how much you valued the moments with them from the past. It also reminds us to live in the moment today. The days are fleeting. Perhaps each question could be answered in a notebook and saved for family history. What a fun gift that would make to leave to our children!

Our pre-studies cocoa and UNO game are waiting for me. They are a great way to get the brain moving. And my youngest is flashing some handsome smiles my way! We'll transition into math and history...
Have a memorable day!

Alis