Priceless Comfort

Many of us desire a connection to our family’s past, especially as we age and say goodbye to another generation.  It brings us comfort and a feeling of belonging.  It gives us clues to our identity.   For some of us, the draw begins early.  I was always fascinated by my grandmother’s old photos.  I loved snuggling up with her on [...]

Wading in the Shallows

The Internet was just beginning to gain wide popularity in 1996 when I started library school.  Many wondered why I was even bothering when it was obvious that the end of the public library was near.  Why would we need books anymore when we had the Internet?  I’m happy to report that public libraries are [...]

Fit, Fab, and (Not Quite) 40 – Pt. 5

Now that I’ve got my exercise routine down, I’m starting to concentrate more on my eating habits which aren’t the best.  I picked up a great little book at the library called, Doctor’s Orders: 101 Medically Proven Tips for Losing Weight by Kent Sasse, MD (360 Publishing, 2009). Some of my favorite tips from Dr. [...]

Hair, Hemlines and Husbands

As a college educated woman who has been in the work force for over seventeen years, I’m still amazed by the harsh judgment of women based on the superficial. If you were bothered by the treatment of women candidates during the presidential election of 2008, I highly recommend you read Anne Hornblut’s Notes from the Cracked Ceiling: Hillary [...]

Water Your Mind – READ

“Water Your Mind—READ” is this summer’s theme for adults at the Peachtree City Public Library.  Read a new genre, join a book discussion, attend a program on container gardening and more.  The 2010 Summer Reading Program is open to adults ages 18 and older, with programs, prizes, and book discussions.  The adult program will run concurrently [...]

Ides of March

Today is March 15th, the Ides of March.  The day is best known as the day Julius Caesar was killed in 44 B.C. It is also the day I was born.  My mother watched the calendar as her due date passed, somehow knowing her baby would arrive on the day Shakespeare’s seer warned, ”Beware the Ides of March.”  And each year that saying holds [...]

Jill’s Top Non-Fiction

I promised I would share my top non-fiction picks from the past year, so here they are: The Sisters Antipodes by Jane Alison (4 1/2 stars) The Longest Trip Home: A Memoir by John Grogan (5 stars) Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman by Jon Krakauer (5 stars) Krakauer’s book is the [...]

Fall Reads

I love fall and all the fun that goes with it: pumpkins, hayrides, and hot apple cider. I also love the cooler weather that fall brings…perfect for curling up with a good book. One thing you should know about me is that I don’t rush out to read the most current bestsellers.  I like to find hidden gems [...]

Everyone has a story, so write yours

Everyone has a story to tell, whether about family, friends, or their own relationship with life. There is no better time to get started writing your story than November, which is National Life Writing Month. Author Sharon Lippincott wants everyone to record their life stories.

Life, Love, and Literature, Take 1

Welcome to my blog! My name is Jill Prouty.  I’m the mother of two boys, ages 6 and 4, wife to Scott and Library Administrator for the City of Peachtree City. Of course, I love books.  I’ll be discussing what’s on my night stand in the coming weeks.  (Right now it’s Dead to the World [...]

Keeping calm in a chaotic world

Living with stress can limit your ability to take joy in life, not to mention hurt your health. According to the Mayo Clinic, stress can cause headaches, insomnia, high blood pressure and decreased immunity, among other problems. But completely removing stress just isn’t possible, especially in today’s slow economy. An American Psychological Association poll from [...]

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