Happy Friday, friends! I am stealing a couple of minutes this morning to spend some time with my blog. The skies have been gray and I have been feeling particularly tired (more on that another day) and blog writing almost always recharges my batteries. So I have a cup of tea at my side, Yo-Yo... Continue Reading →
Bookish Chatter | Four New Releases; One Homeschooling Recommendation; 2 Readalouds
Happy Wednesday, friends! This week is flying by and I cannot believe that we've hit the midpoint already. We are expecting a rainy morning and I'm looking forward to hearing the first raindrop soon. Today I'm sharing the reading I've managed in the last week. I've been busy printing and binding curricula and have been... Continue Reading →
Bookish Chatter | A Big Finish for the Month
Happy Wednesday! I didn't manage to post anything last Friday or on Monday - please forgive me. I haven't been in the mood for writing lately but I've definitely been reading! And I didn't want to miss today's blog post because it's a big update and I want to stay caught up. Today I'm sharing... Continue Reading →
Bookish Chatter | Is it Still March?
Yikes! I can't decide if March is flying or dragging -- it's been a tough one for me. Despite that, I've had an A+ week of reading which makes everything better, right? I'm here today to share what I've read since last Wednesday. I hope you have a hot beverage handy because it was full... Continue Reading →
Bookish Chatter | Two Slow & Steady Finishes; Two Backlist Titles; and A Start on the Women’s Prize
Happy Wednesday! This post is being published a little late because I've been sleeping poorly and haven't been able to wake up as early as I'd like. This cough just won't go away and it's been keeping me up at night. I'm hoping that I'll be feeling better soon, but I want to stay caught... Continue Reading →
Bookish Chatter | February Keeps Moving!
February seems to be going by especially fast this year! I cannot believe that March 1st is just one week away. These last few days have felt cold and raw, so I've enjoyed my time curled up with a stack of good books. I have a few finished ones to share with you this morning,... Continue Reading →
Bookish Chatter | Recently Read; August Reading Plans
Happy Wednesday! I hope you're all surviving these first few days of August. Based on your comments from my post on Monday, August is a tough month for a lot of us. And I think most of us are thankful for the air conditioner and good books to help us through! I've gotten a good... Continue Reading →
Bookish Coincidences
Sometimes I notice the strangest coincidences when I'm reading. I wrote about this nearly a year ago: maybe it's the same odd name used in subsequent books, or the fact that every book I'm reading uses bees as imagery. But every once in a while, it seems like the stars align and patterns start to... Continue Reading →
Full of Joy Fridays | Week 18 in 2021
This week... where did it go?! I'm thankful for this semi-regular joy-gathering practice I've cultivated over the last year. Its purpose is to help slow things down, find the delight in the mundane, and remind myself that this is my life. + This was my view while journaling on Monday morning and I ran outside... Continue Reading →
