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Recipe: Love Soup
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Focus Discussion Group Sue:
The
Girlville Diner written by Kim Bolton and Chris Wave is a wonderfully
charming collection of inspiring everyday life stories from a Christian woman's point of
view. These stories bring people closer to the true values of Christianity and
remind us of how good life is and what values really are.
They also serve as tremendous pillars of support during the
trying times living; teaching patience, love, and soul growth. Using the metaphor of
the diner and God as the Master Chef for all of humanity Bolton and Wave have created a
poignant and illuminating book of faith, laughter, and love.
 The Girlville Diner is a place where women
can talk about pretty much everything- the everyday stuff like hairdos, food, a lost ring,
stuff like friendships, diapers, and grace.
 Kim Bolton is one of the most popular talents in Christian music and
ministry today. She is a gifted songwriter, musician, and vocalist. She also has an
extensive and powerful speaking ministry.
 Chris Wave is a freelance writer, beekeeper, and
diner regular : ). She is the former managing editor of the tapestry publication of
Willow Creek Community Church.
Thanks for joining me Kim and Chris : ).
Sue:
I enjoyed both the writing and layout of your book The Girlville Diner; very
friendly. What inspired you and Kim to get together and write this wonderful book?
Chris:
The book concept came out of conversations Kim and I had over our families and
faith. We operate in both realms so differently. My husband came up with the title after I
mentioned I wanted to go with a menu/diner theme. Our editor at Harold Shaw is also a
diner affectionado and we gathered at various diners in and around the city of Chicago to
talk and do the detail work. Kim is a speaker/songwriter/singer and her traveling schedule
did not allow her to do much diner-ing with us. She and I communicated by phone. We
transcribed her conference tapes and worked up a few new things also.
Sue:
What is your favorite diner in your hometown and why?
Chris:
Favorite Diner:
I love all Diners!
It does not matter how awful the food. I have a goat stomach and can eat anything
without an untoward event afterward! There was one time I watched the "chef"
wipe off his patent leather shoes with the same cloth her dried my glass with. I didn't
have anything to drink at that one. Diners are for observing life not really for nutrition
: ). I could sit forever and people watch in a diner.
Sue:
I noticed that you didn't include any acknowledgements or dedications in your book.
Was this intentional?
Kim:
No dedication: We did Girlville in 6 weeks, start to finish. I got up everyday at
3:30 am and wrote until my kids got up. Then wrote, wrote, wrote until they came home. It
was intense. When it was all turned over to the editors, I collapsed and could not write
one more thing. By the time it came around for the second edit, I was so sick of my own
writing, I didn't want to dedicate it to anyone In case I kept on hating it. I did stop
hating it after about two months and then wished I would have dedicated it to the man that
had the courage to marry me.
Sue:
Thank you Kim & Chris for taking the time to stop by. Now, I'd like to share
with everyone a recipe from the book called Love Soup
FREE Recipe: Love Soup
"Wild Tulips"
Raising Parents in a
Complex World
by Beth Bruno
hosted by Joe Spataro
  Beth Bruno is the author of Wild Tulips,
which is a collection of entertaining tales about parenting. She has always been
"fascinated by people - their motives, emotions, what makes them tick." As a
school psychologist, her philosophy is not to solve problems for people, but rather
"to help people discover their inner resources and create ways to help
themselves." In this interview with Beth, she discusses how living life is akin to gardening;
what lessons her book can
teach homeschoolers; a little bit about Beth's daughter Nikki; her
approach to dealing with
school districts; and an essay on "special" education
that focuses on bringing out the strengths in our children. She is available for your
questions and we hope to have a lively discussion.
"Lunch with Tammy Faye"
by Sue Spataro
  I had lunch with Tammy a couple of weeks ago. Over chicken cashew and iced
tea we got to talking about life and the cards that life can deal you. Tammy felt strongly
that when life hands you a bunch of lemons you should make lemonade. Find out more about
Tammy, her life and her new role as a regular columnist for our website her on
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speaker, and a stand up comic is from Eugene, Oregon. Her wit and writing
comes from her unique position as a woman facing mid-life. Leigh Anne uses her
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encourages us to look at life with laughs, not tears.
How to Be First in a Second Marriage;
Forgiveness and Healing for All Concerned
by Rose Sweet
 
Rose Sweet has been a First Wife, Second Wife, Ex-wife and Stepmother and knows
first hand the problems faced by those in today's blended families. Rose has authored
magazine articles, appeared on TV and radio talk shows and is a public speaker at seminars
around the country, helping to heal the hurts unique to divorce and remarriages.
Kitchen Table
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Stories That Heal
by Rachel Naomi Remen, Dean Ornish
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"Sitting around the table telling stories is not just a way of passing
time," writes Rachel Naomi Remen in her introduction to Kitchen Table Wisdom.
"It is the way wisdom gets passed along. The stuff that helps us live a life worth
remembering." Remen, a physician, therapist, professor of medicine, and long-term
survivor of chronic illness, is also a down-home storyteller. Reading this collection of
real-life parables feels like a late-night kitchen session with a best friend, munching on
leftovers while listening to the good-as-gossip stories of everyday heroes and archetype
villains. Every story guides us like a life compass, showing us what's good and lasting
about ourselves as well as humanity.
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Funny!:
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by Leigh Anne Jasheway, Geoffrey M. Welles
What's the easiest, most practical, and most affordable way to cope with stress?
Respond to stress-filled days with the transforming power of laughter. Use this resource
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