Tag Archives: books

Gift #684: Treasure at a bookstore

Posted on August 31, 2014 by ordinarymiracletoday

On one of my recent trips to Zionsville, I stopped in at the local book store, Black Dog Books.  The store is named for the owner’s pet dog, who sadly passed away two years ago, but a new black lab … Continue reading →

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Gift #652: Inside look

Posted on June 25, 2014 by ordinarymiracletoday

Yesterday’s post got a bit too long for me to show you any of the insides of the books that we found.  I didn’t want to short-change that, so I decided to devote a second blog to showing you some … Continue reading →

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Gift #651: Botanic library

Posted on June 24, 2014 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today I have to share with you one of the greatest moments of the Denver trip.  We usually go to the Botanic Gardens, which is one of the best in the country (that’s according to surveys, travel magazines, and my … Continue reading →

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Gift #574: Gardening at Joseph-Beth

Posted on March 4, 2014 by ordinarymiracletoday

My favorite bookstore in Cincinnati is Joseph-Beth, an independent store with a couple of locations throughout the area.  It’s pretty rare to find independent bookstores and I like to patronize them when I do.  This location is made extra special … Continue reading →

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Gift #543: Saving Mr. Banks

Posted on January 15, 2014 by ordinarymiracletoday

One and a half weeks ago I went to see “Saving Mr. Banks” with my mom.  It was an incredible film that has left me grappling with how to clearly communicate what it meant to me.  I’m still not sure … Continue reading →

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Gift #540: Knitting books

Posted on January 12, 2014 by ordinarymiracletoday

I received these two knitting books as Christmas presents from my parents.  I’m so excited about them so I wanted to share them with you. (The background of the pictures is my first knitted blanket.  I finished seaming it and … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 16, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

This is another bird book I found at Black dog Books.  It was a little pricey, but it is an antique bird guide used by a young woman in the 1890s.  There are sketched drawings of birds and descriptions of … Continue reading →

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Gift #331: Neighborhood Library

Posted on May 8, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

While I was out and about over the weekend, I spied this most clever and wonderful idea.  Someone had set up a mini library for children in their front yard. This is just an incredibly creative and thoughtful thing to … Continue reading →

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