It’s been a month, to say the least! Long days working to move back into our house have left me almost too tired to read—which is saying a lot! But I managed to get some books finished. And it’s been so fun to start reading …
We are home
WE. ARE. IN. The furniture is back. Some pictures are on the wall. Everything is complete except the shower glass (which should be installed next week) and dealing with a broken granite piece on the back of my vanity …
Plenty to be Thankful for
About this time each year one of my favorite songs from the movie Holiday Inn starts running on repeat through my head. This song has been especially poignant for me this year. 2023 has been one for the …
Christmas Gift Ideas
For a while now, I’ve wanted to post about some products I’ve been enjoying. When I realized most of these new-to-me things were gifts, I thought this would be the perfect time to highlight them as Christmas is just around …
Not the post I thought I’d be writing today
I had a post drafted for today, one detailing my excitement over cataract surgery that would be happening and how my restored eyesight would be an answer to my preteen prayer so long ago. But alas, it was not to …
October Reads
A month of twelve travel days and five days in my glasses, where pretty much all I could do was read! Thus, quite a few books this month. Here’s the run-down. A Laborer in the Vineyard of Love by Alexander McCall …
It’s Almost Christmas Reading Time
Every year I look forward to November and December, when my reading takes on a seasonal theme. I used to just read Christmas-themed books in December. Then I moved to “after Thanksgiving Day.” Now, I give myself two entire …
A House Update
It seems soooooo long since we started this house nightmare/journey. And for so long it seemed the work was progressing so slowly. But finally, things are moving! The hardwood floors are down, which makes it look …
Prince Edward Island
We love traveling to literary places. Way back in the spring, before we knew all the challenges we would face this year, Jeff scheduled our vacation to Prince Edward Island. He picked it for two reasons: First, it would be …
September Reads
It’s been a grueling month for us over here—with a vacation to give a bit of reprieve. So you know what that means—lots of reading! So here’s the rundown: Code Name Edelweiss by Stephanie Landsdem What a great …