“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” – Stephen King I turned to smut this summer and I haven’t looked back. Let me be clear that I love a serious book and most of my favorite books […]
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Something about nothing
Sometimes taking a moment to do ‘nothing’ is the best ‘something’ that we can do. ― Craig D. Lounsbrough I had myself a summer. As predicted, it was pure Wonder Years. There’s something about nothing. Allowing myself […]
Wonder Years
There’s no pretty way to put this…I grew up in the suburbs. I guess most people think of the suburb as a place with all the disadvantages of the city, and none of the advantages […]
Unapologetic Reading: Finding Peace and Wholeness in Books
“Books are the plane, and the train, and the road. They are the destination, and the journey. They are home.” ― Anna Quindlen, How Reading Changed My Life Whenever I allow myself to relax I read feverishly and […]
The Beauty of the Battles: Embracing Motherhood’s Challenges
When my babies were born I began dreaming with and for them instantly. It’s incredible how it all happens so instinctively and passionately. I had grand visions of our adventures and wild wanderings, which filled […]
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