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I have a confession to make: I HATE the 5-star rating system readers use to talk about books. Really. I hate it. That’s why I’ve created a different rating scale to deepen my responses to books: I rate in hearts, not stars. Today,...
It may have been a rainy week outside, but it was a magical week inside. I read three books that went straight to my heart, immersed myself in a new learning experience and have started online holiday shopping. How could things be any better?! Keep reading to get all the details!...
I love learning new words, especially when those words are fun to say. Words like hullabaloo, whippersnapper and chimichanga just make me smile. They make me smile so much, I have a page in my notebook where I collect them so I can return to them again and again. There’s one...
Adulting can be hard. With so many things vying for our attention, pulling us in different directions and maybe even taking us off the path we had planned for ourselves, we can find ourselves wondering how we got here. We might even find ourselves yearning for an earlier time in our...
It was a cold and rainy week here in upstate New York, but I admit, I love this weather. Out come the sweaters, fuzzy socks and hopefully, a fire in the fireplace very soon. This week, I started something that might surprise you: my holiday notebook! Yes, I have a holiday...
I have a lot of books. And I bet you have a lot of books, too. So, what do you do when you have TOO MANY books to fit on your shelves? Do you store them away? Donate them? Add them to a Free Little Library? Gift them to a friend...
Time felt different this week. Whenever I’d look at a clock, I’d be shocked at how little time had passed. When I’d wake up in the middle of the night, I’d be shocked that only 15 minutes had passed since the last time I checked. Why is that?! Regardless, the time...
There are two great sources of comfort in the world, among a few other things: books and food. Books that invite us in to stay awhile and recipes that bring together family and friends for unforgettable experiences. Books that embody both aspects are often incredibly satisfying, but I’ve learned something: don’t...
