Being a Mom who reads means that my book and I experience a lot of interruptions. If I need to pause for a moment, it's important that I don't lose my place. Sure, I could just glance at the page number or quickly jam a grocery receipt from the bottom of my purse in between… Continue reading Easy Magnetic Bookmark
Month: January 2020
Twelve Books to Read in 2020
Do you remember I mentioned in my last post that I wanted to read at least one book a month this year? If you answered "No," Stop! Do not pass Go! Go back and read the last post... and all the others for that matter. If you answered "Yes," then please proceed. When it comes… Continue reading Twelve Books to Read in 2020
New Year’s Resolutions
It's a new year and inevitably, whether you subscribe to the tradition of new year's resolutions or not, the idea has at least crossed your mind. I know I've been thinking about things I'd like to accomplish this year. For example, last year I read 5 books - some blog posts still pending. (Don't judge… Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions
“Are you ready to see your Fixer Upper?”
On my recent trip to Texas, I stopped by Waco and visited Magnolia Market at the Silos. If you are unfamiliar with what I'm talking about, then I'm pretty sure you've been living under a rock for the past several years. I'll give you a moment to rejoin all of us surface dwellers... Okay, if… Continue reading “Are you ready to see your Fixer Upper?”
Sense and Sensibility… and Facebook?
*Beware! I can not guarantee there won't be spoilers. Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen mainly relates the story of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, their circumstances as women in the 18th century, their dramatically different personalities, and their romances. My first reaction as I began listening to the audiobook of Jane Austen's novel… Continue reading Sense and Sensibility… and Facebook?