There are so many distractions pulling our attention away from the things that we find truly important. I know that I want to spend time being present with my family, reading as much as I can, and cultivating a steady writing routine. But I spend a lot of time on my phone, especially on apps… Continue reading How I’m Reaching My Writing Goals – Limiting Screen Time
Author: Katie
Welcome! I have been a lifelong voracious reader that took a sabbatical with newborns and a full-time job. Recently I've decided to not let life get in the way of two of my passions: reading and writing. Join me as I work toward my goal of reading and writing just a little bit every day amidst the chaos!
What Worked In January 2019 – Bullet Journal
I love bullet journaling. I love the flexibility to make it what you want or need. I've been extremely minimalist lately because I can throw together this monthly layout in just a few minutes and it serves nearly all of my needs for the entire month. No getting out a ruler and trying to draw… Continue reading What Worked In January 2019 – Bullet Journal
What’s Saving Me Right Now- 2019 Edition
Last year I joined Anne Bogel at the Modern Mrs. Darcy and shared what's been saving me lately - a post dedicated to the little things that help me get through the cold and dark winter. Because it's February 1st, it's time to do it again! This winter has been a strange one - it… Continue reading What’s Saving Me Right Now- 2019 Edition
Gilead – Marilynne Robinson
I've been wanting to read Marilynne Robinson for years, but was terrified. I knew that she was smart and loved and revered. I also knew that her writing is considered top-notch. I finally got the guts to tackle one despite my fears - Gilead. After receiving bad news from his doctor, John Ames decided to… Continue reading Gilead – Marilynne Robinson
Library Checkout – January 2019
Thank you to Bookish Beck for creating and hosting this link up! This is a fun one, especially because it reminds me how incredible the public library is. And I'm so lucky that my librarians are so kind and I'm slowly becoming more brave about making special requests. Go visit your local library - they… Continue reading Library Checkout – January 2019
Ten Most Recent Additions to My Reading List
Happy Top Ten Tuesday! Thanks to That Artsy Reader Girl for posting this weekly link-up. Today's topic explores books recently added to my wish list. I feel like the list is ever-expanding and link-ups like this don't help me exercise much self control!! I recently discovered Marilynne Robinson and I'm ready to devour her, despite… Continue reading Ten Most Recent Additions to My Reading List
Writers Walk
https://twitter.com/marykarrlit/status/1071582297437151232 Mary Karr, who I think I might be distantly related to (by marriage), wrote that tweet on December 8 and I can't stop thinking about it. And she's right. I'm slowly picking my way through Daily Rituals: How Artists Work, and it's amazing how many writers and thinkers swear by their walks. It shouldn't… Continue reading Writers Walk
About Time
I wasn't planning on writing this morning, but my WordPress Reader was full of inspirational writing posts (thank you!), so here I am. The floors are covered in books and blocks, little fuzzies, and bread crusts, which is what I should be attending to. But my biggest bear is playing make believe and wants to… Continue reading About Time
Podcasts Lately
I'm trying to listen to podcasts again. When I drove to work every day, I had several on rotation. Most were about an hour, so I could listen to the first half on my way to work and then finish on the way home. It was a neat and tidy way to learn about something… Continue reading Podcasts Lately
PAUSE: Hallelujah Anyway
I love it when what I'm reading happens to be in line with the things I'm thinking about. Isn't it funny how that happens? It's like when you learn a new word: all of a sudden you see and hear it everywhere. Was it always there and I'm just now noticing? What else am I… Continue reading PAUSE: Hallelujah Anyway
