Social Detoxing
Periodically, I read posts by friends and strangers about cutting “toxic” friends out of our lives or how to deal with “difficult” people. I envision people all over the world … Continue reading Social Detoxing
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The Ninja Librarians: The Accidental Keyhand by Jen Swann Downey
The Ninja Librarians by Jennifer Swann Downey My rating: 4 of 5 stars My synopsis: Homeschooled siblings Dorrie and Marcus accidentally discover a secret doorway to a hidden library full … Continue reading The Ninja Librarians: The Accidental Keyhand by Jen Swann Downey
City of God by Augustine of Hippo
City of God by Augustine of Hippo My rating: 4 of 5 stars City of God was the book that came up for me for the Classics Spin for December. Since … Continue reading City of God by Augustine of Hippo
Weekly Photo Challenge: Beginning
This is my photographic response to this week’s photo challenge by The Daily Post. The assignment: “This week, in a post created specifically for this challenge, show us ‘beginning’!” Somehow, we’re … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Beginning
Twenty-First Century Girl
I first became a Girl Scout more than 30 years ago. Each week, I walked through our northern California neighborhood to my Brownie meetings in my brown jumper, my beanie … Continue reading Twenty-First Century Girl
2013: My Year in Books
Ah, it’s New Year’s Eve, when all the cool kids sit at home putting together the lists of books they read during the previous year! That is what the cool … Continue reading 2013: My Year in Books
Sisters Book Club January Selection: Free Choice!
For January, my sister and I are leaving the book selection up to you! This could be our very clever and well reasoned plan to help liven up the conversation … Continue reading Sisters Book Club January Selection: Free Choice!
Sisters Book Club: Ulysses by James Joyce
Holy cow. I cannot believe I finished this whole book. I should get a medal. Or at least a merit badge. The short version of my review: I liked it … Continue reading Sisters Book Club: Ulysses by James Joyce
Advance Planning for Christmas 2014
This year when I asked my kids what they wanted to get one another for Christmas, they both chose homemade gifts. My son said he wanted to knit his sister … Continue reading Advance Planning for Christmas 2014
Poop Actually
After my post (and re-post) about Santa, it will probably come as no surprise when I say that I also dislike pop-music remakes of Christmas songs, baby showers, bangs, American … Continue reading Poop Actually
Classic Imperfect Happiness: Why I Don’t Care About Santa Claus
It’s less than a week until Christmas, I’m trying to finish reading two major works of classic literature by the end of the month, and I still haven’t finished knitting … Continue reading Classic Imperfect Happiness: Why I Don’t Care About Santa Claus
The Bright Side of Winter
This is the time of year when I have trouble remembering all of the very good reasons that I don’t live in California anymore. To distract myself from California dreaming, … Continue reading The Bright Side of Winter
Imperfect Happiness 