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This week was a BUSY week at the University leaving little time and brain power for my own reading and writing. But, I still have one book to share, a nudge for your 5-year journal, an update on my obsession with sprinkles and...
I’ve got a new word for you: sonder. You won’t find it in Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary, but you will find it in the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, a book that poetically defines the emotions that we all feel but don’t have the words to express… like sonder. The idea of sonder is...
March is such a long month, especially when it’s full of dreary rain here in NY. But Middle Grade March and online inspiration came to the rescue this week! I’ve got FOUR books to share, an important nudge for your notebook (and your life!) and some fabulous links, too! What I’m...
I love all things books and reading: books, bookstores, bookshelves, book bins, book covers, book sleeves, bookmarks, bookish culture, bookish fun and more. That’s why I have a special place in my reading heart for books about books. Not only do they indulge my bookish heart, but they place me square...
If you love home organization or Netflix, you’ve probably heard of Marie Kondo. This tidying-up expert has transformed households across the world by asking one simple question: Does it spark joy? Rather than view living spaces with disdain and focusing on what to remove or change, Marie focuses on what we...
We may have lost an hour due to daylight savings, but I’m LOVING the longer daylight hours. This week, I’ve got three books to share, a nudge for your notebook, all things JOMO and six links I know you’ll love. Happy reading! What I’m Reading: A snowy weekend makes for GREAT...
Books hold a special place in my heart and particular books have made an indelible impression on my life. My very first memory of reading is when Grover invited me into the pages of his book in There’s a Monster at the End of This Book. Later, Judy Blume’s Are You...
You would have thought I’ve done nothing all week except gather nuggets from the Internet based on the long list of goodies I have to share with you. But I did! I’ve got two books to share, a powerful writing prompt to face your fears and a few things I’m learning...