Well, I jinxed myself (again) last week by declaring it all quiet on the winter virus front. A plague has descended. I have been spared (so far), but my daughter has been sicker than I’ve ever seen her with this brutal stomach virus. It should pass soon. Here’s hoping for a healthy and happy weekend—for — Read More
Author: Kim Hooper
Weekly Roundup: January 13, 2022
I just realized it’s Friday the 13th. There are only two Friday the 13ths this year—the next one is October 13, right in the middle of spooky season. I’m not a terribly superstitious person so this date doesn’t mean much to me, but it’s still fun to acknowledge it. Okay, on to the roundup! Quote — Read More
Weekly Roundup: January 6, 2023
Did I just type “2022” instead of “2023”? Yes, yes I did. I thought I was ready to leave 2022 behind, but apparently my subconscious is not so sure. In any case, I hope you’re having a great start to 2023. Mine has been a bit blah as I’m recovering from the holiday frenzy and — Read More
Books I read in 2022
Another year of reading in the books (ha)! You know how I say that reading is a stress reliever for me? Well, the fact that I read 136 books this year goes to show that I’ve had a stressful year. Usually, I barely break 100. I’ve picked some favorites, and included the full list of — Read More
Weekly Roundup: December 30, 2022
Here we are at the end of 2022! It’s been a rough year for me personally and I am ready for January 1. Here’s the last roundup of the year. See you in 2023! Quote of the week:“I know now, after fifty years, that the finding/losing, forgetting/remembering, leaving/returning, never stops. The whole of life is — Read More
Weekly Roundup: December 23, 2022
Christmas Eve Eve — we’re almost there! I’m wrapping up some work, along with doing some literal wrapping (of gifts), and then going into holiday-break mode (which is more relaxing in my head than it will be in reality). I hope you and yours enjoy the next week, spending it in ways that give you — Read More
Weekly Roundup: December 16, 2022
I keep thinking of that Counting Crows song “Long December” because this December feels particularly long. Just me? All parents of young children? Everyone? Quote of the week:“We shake with joy, we shake with grief. What a time they have, these two housed as they are in the same body.” –Mary Oliver What I’m reading:Anthropocene — Read More
Weekly Roundup: December 9, 2022
I know I said last week that I was alarmed that it was December, but now I feel like it should be the end of December. My daughter has seen Santa four times already. I guess this is why they call it the holiday “season.” Okay, let’s get into this week’s roundup! Quote of the — Read More
Weekly Roundup: December 2, 2022
Well, it’s again that time when I express profound amazement at the beginning of another month. It’s already December?! The elf is on the shelf and the chocolate-window calendar (as my daughter calls it) has been deployed. We are officially in holiday mode. I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving (that feels like three months — Read More
Weekly Roundup: November 18, 2022
Happy Friday! I don’t plan on doing a roundup next week while I’m enjoying holiday time with my family, so I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your loved ones. Quote of the week:In the spirit of Thanksgiving, here is one of my favorite quotes on gratitude: “…the more you become a connoisseur of — Read More