Author Archives: Beth Spencer

Is your book group looking for a novel? Check out ‘This Too Shall Pass’ by S J Finn

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Beth Spencer

Just finished reading a novel by an Australian author I’d not heard of before. I picked it up in my local library because I liked the title. I’m a lazy and picky reader these days, and this one held my … Continue reading →

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Happy Santa-Solstice-Festive-New-Year Season to you all

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Beth Spencer

Happy festive season to you. Thanks for reading, sharing, commenting, and just being fun and interesting. May you have joy in giving and receiving lovely things & wishes and hugs and may a kind wind at your back ease you … Continue reading →

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The Princess Mug Was Already Broken (and the spotty silver mug too)

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Beth Spencer

. Mark Epstein tells the story of travelling to Thailand with friends and teachers and visiting the forest monastery of a renowned meditation master named Achaan Chah. Gathering around him, they asked him to explain the Buddha’s teachings. “He motioned … Continue reading →

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