This picture of August the cat is pretty much how I've felt over the last several days. The transition into September has been tough. So tough that I slept through my alarm on Monday, which hasn't happened since... ever? And I've felt perpetually behind because of it. I hope you're having an easier go of... Continue Reading →
Friday | The End of an Era
Good morning! I hope you're happy that it's Friday. Fall continues to arrive in New Hampshire - the apple orchards opened for picking last weekend, school has started, and the nights are delightfully cool. And we have more sunflowers blooming! I hope you're also seeing signs of the changing season wherever you are because we... Continue Reading →
Bookish Chatter | Booker Short List and Finished Reading
Happy Wednesday! This week has been wonderfully fall-like with rain all day on Monday and Tuesday. The rain has cleared out but the forecasted high is in the mid-70s. That's just about perfection! I haven't been able to squeeze in too much reading time since we chatted on Wednesday. Typically my late evenings are spent... Continue Reading →
August 2022 Reading
Despite my recent love letter to August, I am very happy to flip past it on my calendar. There were some wonderful moments in the garden and with family and friends, and still - you know me. I'm ready for fall and the cozy season. I'm especially ready to turn my attention towards activities in... Continue Reading →
Friday | Just Laugh at the Absurdity
Can we take a moment to say hello to September? Hello, September! You all know that I'm ready for fall and am over the moon about this new month. This week saw a sudden shift in the weather - Monday and Tuesday were in the 90s and yesterday's high was 73! I'm not sure how... Continue Reading →
Bookish Chatter | Finished in Late August; Booker Progress; Snapshot of my TBR
Today is the last day of August! Can you believe we've made it through such a difficult month and cozier weather is just around the corner? You already know that I cannot wait. Today's post is predictable: I'm sharing what I've read since last Wednesday and my goodness, it's an eclectic bunch of books. I... Continue Reading →
Surrender | August 2022
If you can believe it, today is the last Monday in August so I'm here to check in with my word of the year, Surrender. Thank you to Carolyn for hosting this merry band of One Little Worders. She does such a beautiful job of creating a space for us to gather and to encourage... Continue Reading →
Friday | Late August Gifts
Hello to the last Friday in August. We've nearly made it through this month, friends. Can you believe it? September - here I come. Apple picking, apple pies, foliage, drives through the mountains, hot chocolate, and cozy time under my quilts? Yes, please! AND this week has been full of surprises and gifts. I'm sharing... Continue Reading →
Bookish Chatter | Progress on the Booker Titles, Among Others
Hello to you! This has been a strange week because Colton's treatment center was closed on Monday and we had a nice long weekend with him at home. Now I feel like today is Tuesday, except it's not. Today is Wednesday, which is when I talk about books! I have a couple of finished Booker... Continue Reading →
Mindful Monday | Preparing For Fall
Happy Monday, friends. I hope your weekend treated you well. Ours was lovely - on the warmer side (up to 90*F), but the humidity level has gone way down and that makes a big difference. We stayed close to home and made the most of our shady maple tree. I even had a little quiet... Continue Reading →
