Carol Wiseman

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Patchwork Of Comforts: Small Pleasures For Peace Of Mind

Author Carol Wiseman asked people around the country to send her descriptions of their favorite comforts. The result is A Patchwork of Comforts, a collection of comforting and comfortable things to soothe body, mind, and spirit. Comforts are organized alphabetically--and Wiseman adds sidebars with bits of trivia, and even comforting recipes, such as a recipe for Zabaglione, a dessert sauce. A-to-Z comforts include: * Alone Time: The only voice you hear is your own * Aromas: Trigger memories * Brainrest: A chance to recoup and regroup * Crosswords: The right word satisfies * Cuddling: Back to the womb * Daydreams: Going to the movies free * Dogs: Part of the family * Vacation: A break from responsibility * Water: Watch it, hear it, drink it, play in it * X-tra Time: Ditching the clock lets you finish...whatever * Young at Heart: Keeps you in the loop * ZZZ's: Renews and reactivates There are plenty of comforting activities to take the sting out of even the worst days: sitting by a fire after a long walk in the cold; watching birds in the back yard; enjoying a big cup of homemade hot chocolate; bathing by candlelight; a weekend camping trip--with no electronic appliances.A Patchwork of Comforts is a homecoming in a book--welcoming, warm, and wise. A book written especially for "one of those days," dipping into A Patchwork of Comforts is like a long soak in a hot tub.