I randomly stumbled on this series because they were all available right away on my library's app. I was hooked. I couldn't listen to any other books in between. I got through them as fast as I could. If you like science fiction, this series is for you. If you like reading about impossible odds,…
Have you ever wanted to write something? Do you have a story inside of you just bursting, wanting to get out? Or maybe you're just wanting to write down your family's stories. Sign up for Camp NaNoWriMo. I've been participating since 2013. And I've written 35,960 words. That's just during the April and July camps. …
These books have made me think and have somehow spoken to my innermost person. They are emotionally difficult and challenging to read. But so incredibly worth it. This woman has a Ph.D. and has done her research, but she doesn't fall into the trap that many academics/researchers fall into. She writes in normal language. None…
I found Emily P. Freeman on her blog "Chatting at the Sky" in 2011 or 2012. Her writing captivated me and resonated with me. Some of her posts just seemed like an echo of my heart. Since then, I've read her books and listened to her podcasts. And I'm still listening to her podcasts. I…
A good friend introduced me to Where'd You Go, Bernadette. I bought the book and I couldn't put it down. There's just something about Semple's characters that pulls me in and I become invested in their lives. They feel like real people. They have all kinds of struggles: depression, anxiety, peer pressure, family pressure. Not…
If you haven't yet heard of Andrew Peterson, your loss. Seriously. This man has a gift. I first heard him sing in 2001 in Chattanooga, TN where I was going to school. And I fell in love with his music. You can ask my friends from back then and they would probably agree that…
Ever have a hard time making decisions? You want to say yes to everybody. You want to make everybody happy. But your plate is too full and you're way too stressed and if one more person asks you to volunteer for one more thing you're just going to EXPLODE!!! Been there done that. Both of…
I've been attending a caregiving workshop - Powerful Tools for Caregivers. It's run by the local Agency on Aging. It's free, which is perfect for my budget. And it's very practical. It's all about tools for caregivers (ha! you knew I was going to say that). There's a chapter on dealing with stress. A couple…
You know I love to read, so there are so many authors whose books I enjoy reading. It was hard to pick which author to start with. So I decided to start with Annie Downs. There are some people who just get you, you know. Annie Downs is one of those people. Her writing is…
I love to read. I've loved reading ever since I was born. Not that I could read from birth, but my dad held me on his lap while he read and I used to stare at the book as he read. After learning to read at age 5, I've not stopped. I read just about…