Daughter of a strong, southern lady and midwestern gent. My DNA includes charm bracelets, stitching, sweet tea, the proper way to do things, family bonds, decadent dessert, overlapping conservations & documenting it all.
UH-OH!! I think I’ve made a terrible mistake. I just finished reading Whiskey When We’re Dry by John Larison and it might be the best book I read in 2020 - and it’s only January 13! ⠀ This book was storytelling at its lyrical best. WHISKEY was a gripping read - Midwestern true grit with... Continue Reading →
Now that Christmas is over and all the gifts have been given, I wanted to share with you some albums I passed out as gifts this year. In May my extended family visited us in California. (Everyone except my daughter who was in the busiest time at work and couldn't get off.) Scott and I... Continue Reading →
Okay, so California Closets it's not. It's not even a cool, interlinking IKEA closet. But for me, it's exactly what I needed. Not to be a pollyanna, but buying this many plastic tubs made me a little sick. And yes I know...your organization isn't the problem, your STUFF is. Yes, yes. Joy sparked, etc. etc.... Continue Reading →
It seems every year I go through the same mental tennis match: 'Do you REALLY want to set resolutions and goals for January 1? They're always fraught with so much pressure.' There is something about a goal set on a random Tuesday that holds more promise of completion for me. That said, I have decided to participate... Continue Reading →
This has been one of my favorite memoirs to read. The original Murphy Brown TV show came out when I was in the throws of motherhood. I loved watching her show (from a VCR!) The writing was funny and her character helped me feel more secure in my own evolution as a woman. All things seemed... Continue Reading →
I can NOT stop reading this book, you guys!! Like driving by a car wreck, I keep flipping to the next page after page. It’s so interesting! (Although I’m a big chicken so I can’t read it before bed.) WOULD a cat eat you if you died and weren’t found for a long time and... Continue Reading →
Illustrator Beth Peck elegantly illuminates the words of Truman Capote as he tells the story of the uniquely loving relationship between seven-year-old, Buddy, and his 'sixty-something'-year-old distant cousin, living in the same house. 'We are each other's best friend.'⠀ They make cakes together every year as the weather turns cold and fly homemade kites when... Continue Reading →
What a fantastic book. It hooked me quickly and kept me on the line the whole way through. What a beautiful celebration of books and nature and great love. ⠀ ⠀"To every story we bring the story of ourselves."⠀ This book celebrated the freedom of forgiveness. The adventure of reading. The beauty of nature. The cost... Continue Reading →
I listened to this book on Audible and now I can’t imagine reading it in its physical form. Diane Keaton’s narration made it all the more wonderful.⠀ Let’s Just Say..., Keaton candidly discusses non-conventional beauty, aging gracefully (and not-so-gracefully at times) and embracing the person you truly are. She offers encouragement and support for women... Continue Reading →
Scott took a week of vacation this month and instead of packing it with the many activities we've done on vacations so far this year, we decided to have a more 'quiet' vacation week this time. We decided to travel the breadth of Northern California. We live in the middle of this area, so we... Continue Reading →
