i love dishes. when we married we registered for china. i've always loved Mary Engelbreit and so when i happened upon her teapot dishes i bought 2 sets for everyday use.

then i during my teaching stint in Kentucky i was introduced to Bybee Pottery. i wish i needed more dishes because these Lenox Chirp dishes are gorgeous.Nancy Pearl interviewed author Mike Lawson on her Book Lust podcast. she said she reads book reviews not to hear how the reviewer likes the book but she's looking for a reason to read the book. is the subject matter one she's interested in, is there an interesting character, or setting. i like that and i need to make sure i'm applying that in my library newsletter book reviews and the award books.