I just finished reading my 74th book in 2020. Way back in January, or what feels like eight years ago now, I set a goal to read 55 books; Goodreads tells me I'm at 135% of that goal--and I'm not done yet! Still, it's time to purchase holiday gifts and I have some readers on … Continue reading Books Make the Best Gifts – Holiday 2020
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Reading: September 2020
I anticipated that my reading would slow down as we progressed into fall. Helping my kiddo manage his school load, plus adding a grad-level writing class of my own, has meant less time devoted to whatever strikes my fancy. However, there were also a couple of hits-and-misses that went back to the library, one forever … Continue reading Reading: September 2020
Reading: August 2020 Pt2
You guys, it's serious... My right thumb swelled up. It hurts to bend it. I don't remember bumping it on anything; could it be from practicing yoga? It has no visible bruising, but it shook so that I have to put it under my Kindle while I'm reading and use my left hand to swipe...to … Continue reading Reading: August 2020 Pt2
Reading: August 2020 Pt1
In January I set a goal through the Goodreads reading challenge to read 55 books this year. Reading four to five books each month seemed doable. Not a pushing-myself challenge, but something to keep me on track. Here it is mid-August and I have completed the challenge: I've read 55 books, with more in progress, … Continue reading Reading: August 2020 Pt1
Reading: July 2020 Pt2
I normally read a lot on vacation, and this year I didn't even have to pack and travel to accomplish that "more than usual" book consumption. Staying home I had more time than ever! Book titles link to Amazon for more info + easy purchasing. Please note: As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from … Continue reading Reading: July 2020 Pt2
Reading: July 2020 pt1
Nothing like a global pandemic to shut down summer travel! During a typical summer, we would spend a week on the Monterey coast. We would probably also get away for some camping or to visit family. Guy and Q16 had reservations for a Scout bike trek in Maui, and Q would also have gone to … Continue reading Reading: July 2020 pt1
Sorry, Not Sorry
We were on vacation, lounging about as appropriate. The teen had fallen back asleep on our bed where he had retreated to get some alone-time from the parentals. Guy and I were reading quietly side-by-side in the living room with the patio door open to allow the breeze to circulate, and wind through the quivering … Continue reading Sorry, Not Sorry
Reading: June 2020
In May I finally got around to reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The song the Oompa-Loompas sing in response to TV-obsessed Mike Teavee shrinking when he is the first human "sent by television" caught my attention: How used they keep themselves contentedBefore this monster [TV] was invented?Have you forgotten? Don't you know?We'll say it … Continue reading Reading: June 2020
Reading: May 2020 pt2
I've been planning another reading post for weeks, but I couldn't anticipate how an upside-down world would spin off its axis yet again. In light of George Floyd's murder and the resulting protests, I've been pondering, praying, quiet, recognizing just how much I don't know and that, while my voice is important and silence isn't … Continue reading Reading: May 2020 pt2
Reading: May 2020 pt1
I normally post reading reviews once a month but we no longer live in "normal." I've read more books in two weeks than in a typical month. Maybe I haven't read more pages, though, since I've read several YA books, including a graphic novel. I love a good YA and even more so now in … Continue reading Reading: May 2020 pt1