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2020 Books in Review

2020 Books in Review

by | Jan 6, 2021 | Blog, Lists, Musings

I adore Goodreads. (Friend me!) Every year they encourage users to declare a reading challenge, and I love a challenge. I’m pretty competitive, especially with myself. I love being able to look back on my year in books. 2020 was one of the strangest reading years. I...
Spring on my mind

Spring on my mind

by | May 16, 2018 | Blog, Musings

After the longest winter I’ve experienced since moving to Connecticut three years ago, we finally got our spring. My garden has exploded with flowers, and yes, weeds. I’ve been thinking a lot about the weeds that dot my lawn. We just moved into this house...
Pink Dogwood

Pink Dogwood

by | May 3, 2016 | Blog, Musings

There is a pink dogwood tree in my back yard. This is the first spring I’ve seen it bloom and it has been lovely. Even in the rain the pink petals flare like ballerinas pirouetting. Everything else in southern Connecticut is getting greener by the day. I have to...
New firsts

New firsts

by | Apr 27, 2016 | Blog, Musings

Since I have two small children, I find myself documenting their firsts a lot. First steps, first words, first haircut. After those initial milestones, there are different firsts to look forward to. First day of school. First night away from home. First (gasp!) date....
United by coffee

United by coffee

by | Apr 11, 2016 | Blog, Musings

I don’t drink coffee. I’ve never been able to tolerate the jitters even a mild jolt of caffeine gives me, but I love the smell of coffee and the rituals associated with it. That’s probably why most of characters are dependent on the stuff. My desire...