Glimpsing a nourishing life; with a baked treat and a good book
I have been aware lately of the variable priorities people set in their lives and what they are subsequently likely to be upset, frustrated or disappointed by. As someone who has limitations in my life, I find it angers me when other people do not appreciate what they have, and in turn, I work towards being thankful for […] Read more…
Let’s discuss our book club book, Station Eleven, throughout August! As this book was our May/June book, and I finished it in July, it may be an indication of the effect this book had on me. I struggled to get completely hooked by it, which was disappointing because I did have high hopes for it. I […] Read more…
I love cookies (who doesn’t?!), and I have long been on the experiment trail for the perfect gluten, grain, egg and dairy free and low fructose cookie. It sounds impossible, I know, and trust me, I had got to the point where I thought I should stop, because having batch after batch of crumbly, dry, […] Read more…
Hello! Welcome to the new website for the Glimpsing Gembles Blog! My name is Gemma, or Gembles, as my little brother calls me, and I am so excited to have you here! This site is here to bring you various posts; from recipes I create, to book and product reviews, to ideas for living a fulfilling […] Read more…
My name is Gemma, or Gembles, as my little brother calls me, and I am so excited to have you here! A few years ago, I began a blog; a chronicle of glimpses into my life; the intention to briefly explain a photograph that summed up my day. This blog developed into sharing my experiences […] Read more…
Dean Mayes’s first book, ‘The Hambledown Dream” is our next book for the online Glimpsing Gembles Book Club. This is a very special book by a great, Australian author. The author is giving readers the chance to own a FREE digital copy of this story. All you need to do is comment on the announcement […] Read more…
Over in the Glimpsing Gembles Book Club section of the blog, there are new posts up. We are currently discussing a book by Bryce Courtenay called “Smoky Joe’s Café.” There is also the announcement post for November/December’s book choice. Pop over to join in the online book club! Everyone welcome. http://glimpsinggemblesbookclub.blogspot.com.au/ Read more…
Apologies for the late announcement of the next book for our book club. I have really been unwell lately, and even writing a blog post is hard work! I realise we are meant to start the book tomorrow, so I thought I better jump on and choose one! This is a fairly a short story, […] Read more…
Today is the day for the announcement of our next book for our book club! Drumroll please!! The book to begin reading on July 1st is… “The Bees” by Laline Paull. For a summary of this book, visit the Glimpsing Gembles Book club page… http://glimpsinggemblesbookclub.blogspot.com.au/2014/06/julyaugust-book-announcement.html Find a copy to read or download the audiobook, and start […] Read more…
The next book for our book club will be……”Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn. We will start reading from May 1st, so you now have a couple of weeks to find a copy. We will start discussion June 15th. Happy book hunting and gathering, my bookworms! Blurb: On a warm summer morning in North Carthage, Missouri, it is […] Read more…