Welcome

Hi! My name is Margot. My blog is about the things I love to do. That could be what I'm reading, places we visit, my family, food, or whatever else is happening. I hope you'll stay and visit a while. Contact me by email: joyfullyretired (at) gmail (dot) com.

What I’m Reading

The Confession

Gods In Alabama

Read-A-Longs

Clarissa

My Book Rating System

A = Excellent in every way
B = Very good story
C  = Good/Average
D = Poor
F = So Bad I couldn't finish it

Archives

Book Review: Heidi by Johanna Spyri

The last six months I have been re-reading my favorite books from my childhood. It has been a wonderful stroll through my youthful memories and, because I read most of these books to my children, I’m remembering those times as well. I recommend the practice to anyone with fond recollection of childhood books. I want [...]

We Have Winners!!!

Thanks to everyone for participate in the May-long Mother’s Day Giveaway for five books featuring mothers. I used Random.org to pick the winners just to keep everything on the up and up. Here are the lucky winners: Julie Raphsody Nicole Jennifer Stacy I’ve emailed each of the winners. As soon as I have their addresses, [...]