My Life

I like to keep a list in my journal of the (mostly) little, everyday things bringing me a disproportionate amount of happiness these days. But also, a few things happened ... Read more

June 9, 2022June 8, 2022

3 offbeat summer grilling favorites

Food & Recipes, Stuff I Love

My family just put in a patio so we could enjoy spending more time outside and we’re hoping to grill even more in the summer. It gets HOT here in ... Read more

June 2, 2022June 2, 2022

My swimsuit and coverup wishlist

Beauty & Style, Stuff I Love, Style

It’s hard to believe but it’s been many years since I last talked about swimwear here. Part of that must be that a good swimsuit can last for years, which ... Read more

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022

Two favorite summer drink recipes for summer reading season

Books & Reading, Food & Recipes, Stuff I Love

Grab a new (or new to you) book and your favorite beverage. It’s almost Summer Reading Guide time! Whether you’re by the pool, having a picnic, in your favorite reading ... Read more

March 31, 2022April 1, 2022

Tried and true beauty and skincare products I never want to be without

Beauty, Beauty & Style, Stuff I Love

I enjoy trying new beauty and skincare products occasionally but what I’m really interested in is learning which products have staying power. I’ll go for tried and true over shiny ... Read more

March 28, 2022April 1, 2022

What was your first job?

My Life

My daughter has been eager (to put it lightly) to enter the working world for some time, and this month she got her first job. After months of research and ... Read more

March 10, 2022March 11, 2022

What are you watching?

My Life, Stuff I Love

Sometimes people assume that because I love books, I must hate tv. Let me assure you this is not the case. I love good storytelling in any format, and there’s ... Read more

February 24, 2022February 24, 2022

8 (mostly) little things I’m loving for winter

My Life, Stuff I Love

I like to keep a list in my journal of the (mostly) little, everyday things bringing me a disproportionate amount of happiness these days. And I like to share a ... Read more

February 3, 2022August 10, 2022

Book journaling tools for every reader

Books & Reading, Stuff I Love

I’ve been singing this song for a long time now but it’s worth repeating. Tracking the books you read is one of the best ways I know to improve your ... Read more

February 2, 2022August 10, 2022

10 things saving my life right now

My Life

Today marks the halfway point of winter. This isn’t an easy month—or an easy season—for many of us. My adversarial relationship with February goes way back; I know I’m not ... Read more

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My Life

9 (mostly) little things I’m loving for late summer

3 offbeat summer grilling favorites

My swimsuit and coverup wishlist

Two favorite summer drink recipes for summer reading season

Tried and true beauty and skincare products I never want to be without

What was your first job?

What are you watching?

8 (mostly) little things I’m loving for winter

Book journaling tools for every reader

10 things saving my life right now