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

Quantum of Solace

We went to see the new 007 movie over the weekend. Let me see if I can summarize it for you: It opens with a spectacular car chase. Then there is an impressive chase over rooftops and jumping off balconies.  There’s an unbelievable chase involving motorboats, yachts, fishing vessels, and other water craft. There’s also [...]

The Secret Life of Bees: The Movie

I loved Sue Monk Kidd’s book and I’ve been looking forward to this movie. I wasn’t disappointed at all. For me, a good book will fuel my imagination so I can “see” what the people look like, picture the setting, feel their emotions, step into their shoes and become a part of the story. A [...]