There have been a lot of tears in my home lately. We had to say goodbye to our sweet little dog last week. Lily suddenly got sick over the weekend. By Thursday morning, it was clear she wouldn’t recover. I usually publish a new post on Fridays, but I just couldn’t get it together. I can’t believe she’s gone. Sure, she was older, and I knew she’d had a few health issues lately, but she went downhill so fast. It was very dramatic. Words cannot express how much she will be missed. My dad came to spend the day Read More
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My Springtime Bucket List
What is a springtime bucket list? No, I’m not planning on kicking the bucket before summer. My springtime bucket list is just a way to push me into doing things I’ve been waiting on and living life a little more intentionally. I like the idea of creating a bucket list, but I have found that my bucket list grows and grows and I never do anything on it. Perhaps it’s because I’m procrastinating, thinking I’ll do it “someday.” Maybe it’s because several of my items require a bigger budget than I currently have. Or possibly it’s because life has a Read More
Happiness is a Warm Bowl of Soup
If the weather in your area is anything like mine, a warm bowl of soup is just the thing you need. Okay, I live in California where it’s a little chilly and rainy, but I know many of you live where it’s much, much colder. Homemade soup is one of the things I most look forward to as the weather turns wintry. I pull out the recipes that have been waiting all summer, get my slow cooker ready, and stock up on ingredients. Each member of my family has their favorite and I have recipes to suit every taste. February Read More
5 Ways to Celebrate National Library Lovers’ Month
Dear Library, how do I love you? Let me counts the ways. I love the multitude of books found on your shelves. There is something for me to read, no matter what my interest is. I love the peace and quite found inside your walls. You are a refuge from the hustle and bustle of daily life. I love the services you provide to make my community a better place. Children can come to reading hour. Adults can receive literacy training. Everyone can check out a movie, a book, a music, or even an ebook. All you need is that Read More