At last, the hell-year is over. I don't know about you, but surviving 2020 really made me look around and take stock of my life. It made me see things in new ways, let go of old habits that weren't serving me any more, and want more and more to stop letting change happen to … Continue reading 2021 Reading Goals
Reading Resolutions
May TBR
Hello, dear reader! Is it sunshiny and warm where you are? I hope so. It's a beautiful morning here in the American South, and after a little time in the garden, piddling and taking photos, and a big delicious breakfast, I'm ready to take on the day. Another month is upon us, and it's time … Continue reading May TBR
Reading Deprivation: An Exercise
Dear reader, when was the last time you deliberately avoided reading for any amount of time? I'm not talking "force myself to put down this book so I can get at least four hours of sleep" or "I have to finish this project before I can figure out what happens next". I'm talking "don't pick … Continue reading Reading Deprivation: An Exercise
2020 Reading Challenges
I've made a lot of resolutions -- no, let's call them, "intentions" for 2020 that have to do with taking the next step in my life. I've felt my life to be really stagnant and still the past few years, and with the turn of the decade, I was inspired to make some real commitments … Continue reading 2020 Reading Challenges
End of the Year Plan
There are a mere 66 days until the end of the year. Lifetime is already showing Christmas movies 24/7, we’re in the last week of Halloween season, my mom is already doing the “do you want it for Christmas” routine -- it feels like it only dropped below 80 degrees here yesterday! The leaves aren’t … Continue reading End of the Year Plan