I can hardly believe this is the last week of September already! Time just seems to go faster and faster! I hope the weather is beginning to feel like fall where you're at because the heat just keeps on coming here in Colorado! I'm mostly scared we'll just skip fall altogether and go straight to … Continue reading My Week in Books // 9-29-21
My Two Week in Books // 9-22-21
The Fortunate Ones by Ed Tarkington When Charlie Boykin gets a scholarship to the all-boys school, Yeatman, it is a tremendous relief for his single mom who works as a cocktail waitress. At Yeatman, Boykin's world is greatly expanded as he learns about class, privilege, and a new set of friends. This is a quiet … Continue reading My Two Week in Books // 9-22-21
My Week in Books // 9-8-21
It's already past Labor Day and I am craving fall weather. Unfotunately, we're on track to be the hottest September in history so October can't get here soon enough! It's already Homecoming week for my kids so the week has been filled with all the fun activities - building floats, preparing for a town-wide all-day … Continue reading My Week in Books // 9-8-21
#6Degrees: From Second Place to This Is How It Always Is
Welcome back to the bookish version of Six Degrees of Separation. Here’s how it works: Start with the book suggested by Kate over at booksaremyfavouriteandbest, and see where you end up by linking it to six other titles. It’s easy and it’s fun, and no two chains are the same! This month’s starting point is with a … Continue reading #6Degrees: From Second Place to This Is How It Always Is
August Wrap-Up // 2021
Anyone missing the Olympics as much as I am? There is something about the world coming together to support their country's elite athletes that completely gets me jazzed. I loved every single night of the competitions and am in awe of what people are able to get their bodies to do. I am slanted towards … Continue reading August Wrap-Up // 2021
My Week in Books // 8-25-21
The first week back to school is in the books, and I feel so lonely without my kiddos in the house with me all day. We switched school districts this year so we're definitely adjusting more than we're used to, but the change has been good and I'm so happy to see my kids thriving, … Continue reading My Week in Books // 8-25-21
My Week in Books// 8-19-21
To say I had a pretty mediocre week of reading would be an understatement. I was excited for these books, but for various reasons, they fell on the flat side for me! I'm hoping next week my reading picks up because August has felt a little disappointing ovearll. The House in the Cerulean Sea by … Continue reading My Week in Books// 8-19-21
My Week in Books // 8-12-21
*** Nowhere Girl: A Memoir of a Fugitive Childhood by Cheryl Diamond This is one of those books that fall under the category 'Truth is Stranger Than Fiction". I kept getting Educated and The Glass Castle vibes; one of those crazy coming-of-age tales that just blows your mind. I loved Diamond's metaphorical writing and really … Continue reading My Week in Books // 8-12-21
#6Degrees: From Postcards From the Edge to The Paris Wife
Welcome back to the bookish version of Six Degrees of Separation. Here’s how it works: Start with the book suggested by Kate over at booksaremyfavouriteandbest, and see where you end up by linking it to six other titles. It’s easy and it’s fun, and no two chains are the same! This month's starting point is with … Continue reading #6Degrees: From Postcards From the Edge to The Paris Wife
My Week in Books // 8-4-21
Not a big reading week as we had family in town for my son's 16th birthday...whaaaaat?!?!? I know I'm not the first to say it, nor will I be the last, but how in the world is that possible?? A whole new set of worries open up as I now begin sleepless nights again and … Continue reading My Week in Books // 8-4-21
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