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Continue reading →: On Reading: Happy Endings & Plot vs Prose
Since finally finishing my last book club pick, The Lonely Polygamist by Brady Udall, I knew that before picking up the next heavy tome we’ve selected (Cutting for Stone) that I’d need to do a bit of light reading to clear my head. Under the pretense of calling it a…
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Continue reading →: Currently Crafting: DIY I Spy Books
I think I saw this DIY I Spy Book about a million years ago (or perhaps some iteration of it, as this was posted only just this past May) but I stumbled upon it again today, and then followed some links to the tutorial and immediately I was smitten AND…
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Continue reading →: The problem with "Cheese"
At some point when taking pictures of BB, we made the mistake of uttering those evil words, “Say CHEESE!” And now no matter how many times I say instead, simply, “Smile!” this is what we get when she decides to be cooperative – a snarling, vicious pirate with ketchup on…
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Continue reading →: A morning at Picnic Point
Monday morning we jumped at an invitation to take a walk at Picnic Point, a local park that juts out into one of the large lakes here, creating a “point” where people can picnic. Walking to the point and back is a 2 mile walk and with company it quickly…
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Continue reading →: Nightstand: July
Can you believe it’s already time for another Nightstand update? It feels like the summer is flying by and unfortunately my reading has been at a bit of a standstill. I’d like to report that since last month I’ve ready a boat load of books but the truth is, I’ve…
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Continue reading →: Daybook: July 25th (now with Birthday Wrap-Up)
Today Outside my window: it’s really a beautiful day. The weather has finally cooled down just enough but not too much and we were able to actually get outside and enjoy the weather today and not regret it! We met up with some friends this morning and took a walk…





