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Sometimes, the bookish themes I share are fun and whimsical. Sometimes, the bookish themes I share are unexpected. And sometimes, the bookish themes I share are serious. Today is a serious kind of day. According to the Center for Disease Control, 6 in...
Just when I thought my week would be calm and uneventful, my youngest ends up with a concussion and the rest of us come down with a cold. Why does it always seem to happen that way? This week, I’ve got two books to share that are very un-Stephanie-like, a writing...
I wasn’t always a fan of my social studies and history classes growing up. The events seemed so far away, so far removed and so devoid of story. I read passages, underlined facts, memorized dates and regurgitated information for a test at the end of each topic of study. But I...
I have the world’s biggest sweet tooth. Really. My most favorite thing to enjoy is a yummy slice of vanilla cake with a thick layer of homemade vanilla frosting. It’s the best. But along with that sweet tooth, I have some food intolerances, too. I’m gluten-free, dairy-free and watch my sugar,...
It was a busy, busy week and I’m ashamed to say I am only just getting my Fall and Halloween decorations out. I usually love to enjoy holiday decorations for a few weeks, but it just wasn’t in the cards this month. So, my weekend will be full of football, decorating...
Here in upstate New York, the Fall season is in full bloom: it’s colder, it’s rainier, the leaves are turning beautiful colors and the need for some mood reading is kicking in. Add in that Halloween is only a couple weeks away and you have the perfect combination for a reading...
I love, love, love the Fall vibes going on this week. The leaves are turning, the air is cooler, pumpkin spice is everywhere and my warm socks are out. =) This week, I’ve got one FANTASTIC book to share, a writing prompt full of freedom, a wonderful short film and a...
I just finished reading Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus and I cannot stop thinking about change and how the world works. This book gave me a perspective I’ve never even considered and I’m leaning into it. Heavily. Today, I’m sharing three how-to books (yes, they have that phrase in the...
