Here are 5 things I learned reading: Mastermind, By: Maria Konnikova.

1. There are poisonous snakes in Maine.

2. The famous book Watership Down was not published until the author (Richard Adams) was 52.

3. Most people can’t solve the bat and ball riddle.

4. Lily pads can be tricky, too.

5.  I can be blind to the obvious.

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Here are 5 things I learned reading: Traveling Mercies, By: Anne Lamott.

1. No matter your age, everyone wants their mom.

2. It is possible to come to religion, nearly, against your will.

3. The best place to start learning forgiveness is in your family.

4. A woman will never let go of her little girl memories of her father.

5. Half of grief can be sleeping.

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