Books, Writing, & The Cozy Life
Melmoth has gotten mixed reviews from people that I've talked to and on Goodreads, but I couldn't get enough of it! It had so many atmospheric elements that I love - leather satchels (why does this make me quiver?), tea and coffee, and a creepy spirit that has haunted the entire world for centuries. How... Continue Reading →
Lately I've been thinking about Maria Popova's interview with Krista Tippett that aired two years ago. I've been wanting to listen to it again but have found it difficult to find the right moment. But when I started this morning's pancakes and tapped into my podcast app to find something to listen to, guess what... Continue Reading →
I laughed out loud when I read Anne Bogel's post on the The Single Best Thing You Can Do For Your Reading Life because I'd recently declared that 2019 would be the year of the abandoned book! Last year was not a good reading year for me and looking back at my book of books,... Continue Reading →
Less than a month ago I was debating whether Morning Pages were still worth the time and energy anymore. At that writing, I recommitted myself to writing daily and promised to check in with my thoughts. Because I'm getting up to write morning pages, I've started cultivated a writing routine that I felt was impossible... Continue Reading →
Educated is one of those books that gives meaning to the saying "truth is stranger than fiction." I was amazed by this author's grace, courage, and ability to describe her family with the dignity that they deserve. Westover grew up in Idaho with survivalist parents. They were devout Mormons, but far outside of the mainstream... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Top 10 Tuesday! Every week, That Artsy Reader Girl assigns a topic for bloggers write about. This week, the topic is "Upcoming Releases That I'm on the Fence About", but I don't know enough about what's coming to be able to write a whole post on that. I realized that I never wrote... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
The Cozy Burrow 