If you're on social media, if you watch YouTube, or if you've ever had a friend text you a funny parody video they came across, then you probably know who the Holderness Family is. If not... well... er... props to you for your extremely limited screen time and click here to catch up to the… Continue reading Everybody Fights
Category: Non-Fiction
James Herriot’s Dog Stories
After my recent disappointing experience with a dog book, I was more than thrilled to find a well-written, enjoyable dog story... er... actually... stories. James Herriot's Dog Stories was nothing short of delightful. Based on the author's own experience as a veterinary surgeon, this semi-autobiographical collection of short stories brought all the warm, fuzzy feelings… Continue reading James Herriot’s Dog Stories
“Go Forward with Faith” and “Way to Be”
I realize this book review is long overdue, but to be fair, back in June when I began reading Go Forward With Faith: The Biography of Gordon B. Hinckley by Sheri L. Dew, I was also right in the middle of deciding whether or not to homeschool my kids (more on that here, here, and… Continue reading “Go Forward with Faith” and “Way to Be”
Elizabeth and Mary: Cousins, Rivals, Queens
*When reading a review on historical non-fiction, there are NO spoilers... because... well, it's history. While everyone else is spending quarantine binging The Crown on Netflix and obsessing over the life of the current Queen Elizabeth (no disrespect intended your Majesty), I decided to read up on the royals of the mid-1500s. Elizabeth and Mary:… Continue reading Elizabeth and Mary: Cousins, Rivals, Queens
Make Your Bed
*Bonus Book Review! Time to review another audiobook. But first, a brief unsolicited introduction to a relevant piece of my family's history. Both of my grandfathers served in the Air Force, my father served in the Air Force, and currently, my brother is serving in the Air Force. Anyone notice a trend? My family's military… Continue reading Make Your Bed
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?”