I’ve had a running list in my head all day long. I am happy to share it with you at this juncture. Also, I am so sorry that said list did not appear in my head in the form of connected paragraphs.
– The other day Alex asked me if I knew the reciprocal of 1/2. Much to my surprise, I blurted out “2/1” and then wondered what in the world had happened. Alex couldn’t believe I knew the answer. NEITHER COULD I. But I’ve thought a lot about it and am sort of curious to know if there are other random math tidbits lodged way down in the recesses of my brain. DOES THIS MEAN I STILL KNOW HOW TO FACTOR?
– Last night I went to my friend Pat’s book club. A group of women from my church started the book club back in 2006, and they are such dedicated, thoughtful readers. The English teacher in me could have listened to them talk about their favorite books all night long. Their April book was Home is Where My People Are, which was so very kind of them, and for our dinner they made the recipes that Tyndale sent out in the pre-order incentive. IT WAS THE MOST FUN. I didn’t get home until almost 10, and that is a big night out considering that I am person who is typically in pajamas by 5:30 in the afternoon.
Anyway, I say all of that to tell you that in the next few days you’ll be able to find book club discussion questions on the HIWMPA blog page. I hope they’ll be helpful!
– The new NEEDTOBREATHE live album is so good that it makes me teary-eyed. I am a huge fan of their studio albums, but there’s never been one (in my opinion) that came even remotely close to the thrill of seeing them live. This new album – Live from the Woods – beautifully captures what a unique experience it is to listen to them live. It’s FANTASTIC.
– Next week I’m speaking at BLOOM at Crossroads Baptist in The Woodlands, Texas. Here’s the info if you live somewhere nearby; I would love to see some of y’all there! I’m looking forward to a great night-o-laughter-and-fun.
– This is a great post by Sarah Mae: “Choosing to Wake Up to My Own Life.” Such good perspective for when we’re feeling bogged down in the day-to-day.
– And if you’ve made it this far, here is your reward. Just because I love it (and y’all, too), I’m giving away five (5) copies of NEEDTOBREATHE’s new live album. So if you’d like to enter to win, leave a comment on this post. I’ll close comments sometime Friday afternoon and draw for winners then.
TAKE THAT, TAXES.
WE’LL SHOW YOU.
I have great appreciation for Need to Breathe! Can’t wait to hear their new music.
NEEDTOBREATHE is so good! I wish I lived near where you are speaking, I would love to hear you in real life!
I would love to win this! NTB is one of my favorite bands!
Would love love love the new NTB cd. :)
I love your commentary and really enjoy listening to you and Melanie on the podcast. I told a friend of mine from B’ham that I imagine listening to your phrasing and expressions would give her a little taste of home. :) I have also enjoyed both your books – keep up the good work (and I love Need to Breathe so a cd would be great).
Yes please
Love this! thank you!
Yes, please.
Oh pick me. I need to breathe!
Thanks for the chance to win.
Tammy
ooh, fun :) thank you!
LOVED your book, Sophie, so much! And thank you for the giveaway. We all love good, inspiring music ;)
Sophie, you are way ahead of me. I don’t even know what the reciprocal of 1/2 means.
Love your blog!!! Thank you for all the great info
was scrolling down to comment and got totally sidetracked by another comment that you have a podcast? What rock have I been under?!
Love, love, love NeedToBreathe! I was sad to miss that concert at The Fontanel, but winning a CD would make up for it! :)
I LOVE Needtobreathe!!
Thanks for doing this giveaway. Can’t wait to hear this CD.
When I saw there were only 5 comments….I thought. Yay! I might win….but obs…there are more than 5.. Still want to win
Love your blog and books…so fun💕
Love your blog and books!!
Love your blog and your books. Always makes me laugh!
Would love that album!!
Wish I lived close enough to hear you speak!
Thank you for the opportunity to win!
i would love it!!
I recently read your book, A Little Salty To Cut The Sweet, and I sat and laughed and laughed and laughed. So much so that my family kept asking me what in the world was I reading? I am perusing Amazon now for another of your treasures. Thank you for this opportunity! It’s been fun getting to read your blog. God bless!
I’m seeing NTB for the fifth time next month- best live performers in the whole world!
thanks for the giveaway!
I wish I could see them live in concert! I am a sucker for some acoustic guitar! Plus I love them!
I’d love a copy of Need to Breathe!
Thanks Sophie!
Ooh- I would love to win this! I saw NeedtoBreathe about 5 years ago when they were just playing small concerts- they were on the back deck of a local seafood restaurant on the Causeway in Mobile. We were one of about 40 people there- it was awesome!
I tried to post this from my phone first, so if I double commented- I’m sorry! Technology is not my friend tonight.
I love their music!
So excited for NTB’s live album!
Thanks for the chance to win! I’m in bed right now reading your new book. I’m laughing out loud at chapter 15! Love your books!
Just love you and your writing! Thank you!
Wish I was closer to hear you speak!! I love reading your blog!!
I was so glad to see that someone else wears pajamas at 5:30 in the afternoon. I will not admit to wether I am still wearing them from the night before or just put them on though.
Haven’t heard of them… am I showing my age?!?
I’m always open to new music!
Loved your first book – can’t wait to read the second! thank you for what you do, Sophie!
Can’t even express how completely excited I would be to win a copy of the cd. They are awesome!!!! Enjoy your blog and books so much. Every blog post puts a bright spot in my day :)
I’m always half a step behind it seems. I’m just now barreling through your first book but so excited I have another one waiting in the wings! I just love it!
Then, I’ve never even heard of Needtobreathe, but thrilled to learn about someone new! Thanks for helping me get “in the know” and thanks for a fun giveaway!
I don’t know NTB, but am intrigued by all the comments. Will check them out.
Would love to win a cd.
I am new to your blog… finding in enjoyable. Thank you, going to give your books a try.
I’ve been enjoying your book.
Could use some new tunes to help with the tedium that is packing boxes to move! :)
Good luck to me!!!
Just discovered the podcast and a friend recommended your 1st book to me. Love them both and can’t wait to get started on the 1st!
I just bought Home is Where My People Are and I’m excited to dig in — would love to listen to a new CD while reading it :)
Love your heart & would love the new worship music!
LOVE their music!! And LOVE your books :) Looking forward to a relaxing spring and summer filled with music, reading and my people!
I hope I win– pick me, pick me :)
I love Needtobreathe!
Hi Sophie! I have to say I’m a newer fan of yours. I found my way to your blog and podcast through Jamie Ivey’s Happy Hour podcast when Melanie was on with her. Once I was done listening to them talk, I headed over to the Big Boo Cast and let me me tell you what happened, I had to turn it off a couple minutes after I started listening because I was laughing so hard I was crying and I didn’t want to get in a wreck on the highway! HAHA!! It was the part about getting an award for being a great TV watcher. I can TOTALLY relate. Right now, I’m binge watching Friday Night Lights. Love it! All this to say, I’m happy to have found you on the internet and listening to your rambling with Melanie! God bless! PS: I had your book on my reading list before I even knew who you were, Amazon suggested it and I’m glad.
I work for a CPA firm, so on April 16th we’re SMILING large. Would LOVE something new to listen to! Love reading the blog and the books, too :)
I LOVE NeedtoBreathe! Thank you!!
Love NTB!!! My boys (7 and almost 4) love when I blast them in the car!
NTB is AWESOME! So cool that you are giving away their album!
Also, I have absolutely loved both of your books. Great job sister :)
oooh, I would love to win this!! thanks sophie, I love your blog, and love your writing. this isn’t a schmooze for the cd either, it’s just honesty :)
Maybe math is like riding a bike? I would love to win a copy of that cd. Thank you Sophie!
Smarter than you give yourself credit for! Thanks for this giveaway!!
Love your books and blog! Thanks for the opportunity to win a CD – I don’t have any of their CDs and would so love to win one!
I am LOVING “Home is Where My People Are!”
I would love that album!!! We love them in these parts. My daughter is even taking my son to see the. In concert in May, but shshshsh….its a surprise! 😉
I would love to win!
Your math comment was so funny. I too have had random math knowledge surface at the most unexpected times. Apparently our brains hold more than we realize.
Ooooo! Pick me! :)
Hoping I didn’t miss the cutoff!
I would LOVE to win! Also, at the end of your post, I thought it said, Take That, TEXAS…so I had to go all thru the post again to find out what Texas had to do with anything. Then I saw it was taxes. I doubt there’s any math tidbits lodged down in my brain, no? K, anyway, also can’t wait to go spend my BAM gift card on your new book. Will they have it there?
Hi Sophie!
Thanks for the many laughs – from your books to the blog. You always make me smile.
April Anstey
just finished your book, “Home is Where My People Are” — both laughter and tears, but it resonated. I am about to quit work at 55 and stay home. God is leading me to make many special days with my granddaughters. Now…not later.
Bear Rinehart went to my alma mater, Furman University in Greenville, SC. I’d love to win the NEEDTOBREATHE giveaway!