Terri Schlichenmeyer has been reading since she was 3 years old. She lives on a hill in Wisconsin with two dogs and 12,000 books.
- 'Rez Life' reveals realities on reservations
- You spent a lot of time in your old back yard. For most of the kids growing up in your neighborhood, it was where you gathered to do whatever everybody agreed to do that afternoon. You formed secret clubs, shared comic books and fought amongst yours... Full story
- The Bookworm Sez: 'Rez Life' reveals realities of reservations
- You spent a lot of time in your old back yard. For most of the kids growing up in your neighborhood, it was where you gathered to do whatever everybody agreed to do that afternoon. You formed secret clubs, shared comic books and fought amongst yours... Full story
- If you love-hate your job, 'Bond Girl' is for you
- It seemed like the perfect job. Everything they said during the interview process made you practically salivate. Perks, prestige, vacations, opportunity to learn and advance, chances to grow, what's not to love? Hearing "you're hired" made it even m... Full story
- 'Quiet' is a book you'll shout about
- You had to go, so you did — kicking and screaming. Really, you must admit that it was nice of the boss to host the holiday party. In these tough economic times, she didn't have to do it. She paid for food, a band, even door prizes. Everybody s... Full story
- 'Eskimos' is a heartwarming read
- Just about two hours. That's all you figured it would take to do the few errands you had, maybe less. So you packed the car accordingly: car seat, stroller, diaper bag with extra nappies, a change of clothes, burp cloths, bottles, pacifiers, box of ... Full story
- Find joy in these life 'Lessons'
- Your great-grandmother never had a smartphone. Great-grandma probably never had a microwave, either. At some point in life, she washed her clothes outside and hung them on the line, which took all day. She grew her own food, sewed her own clothes an... Full story
- 'Tuesday Night Miracles' is dynamite
- You were pretty sure your head was going to explode. Oh, that's right. You were mad — so mad that you couldn't see straight, that anger was buzzing in your ears, that your blood was running a NASCAR lap around your insides. You were seeing red... Full story
- You'll be talking about 'Creatures Here Below'
- You just don't want to talk about it. Whatever it is, better nobody ask you because it's a sore subject. You're keeping your mouth shut on that topic. Don't ask — mum's the word, and all that. And if anybody dares say something, well, they're ... Full story
- 'Magic Room' a bouquet of perfection
- They were married on the kitchen floor. You remember it well, since you were the one who picked them up at day's end. The fashion-conscious bride wore something Grandma sewed and toilet tissue as a veil. Her beloved, a blue pony with long mane and t... Full story
- 'All My Patients' a book to bite into
- Your job is no piece of cake. You have to work hard at it. It requires serious thought, dexterous fingers, good eyes and fast feet. You need tact, patience, negotiating skills and the soul of a Zen master. Your job takes practice. Not everybody can ... Full story
