Fall is officially herrrre. My neighbors have their Michael Myers dummy out front and it manages to scare me every time I pass by. It’s a difficult time for those of us who startle easily haha. Here’s the roundup! Quote of the week:“Man, sometimes it takes you a long time to sound like yourself.” —Miles — Read More
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Weekly Roundup: September 20, 2024
Happy Friday! And Happy Birthday to one of my best friends, Lauren! This week has felt verrrrry long and I am ready for the weekend. Here’s the roundup! Quote of the week:“The world is not real to me until it has been pushed through the mesh of language.” –John Banville What I’m reading:I finished Madwoman — Read More
Weekly Roundup: September 13, 2024
Happy Friday the 13th! It’s been a hectic week. Between that crazy presidential debate and wildfires all around, I’ve been in a weird headspace. Thinking of everyone affected by the fires and hoping they’re out soon. On to the roundup! Quote of the week:“Aging is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always — Read More
Weekly Roundup: September 6, 2024
We are in the midst of a heat wave in California so it is feeling very much like summer. I’m going to go ahead and enjoy it while it’s here. Hope you’re heading into a nice weekend where you are. Here’s the roundup. Quote of the week:“The longer I live the more beautiful life becomes. — Read More
Weekly Roundup: August 30, 2024
I guess the older you get, the more you become that person who can’t believe we’re at the end of another month. Hi, it’s me. Perpetually shocked. I know Fall doesn’t officially start until September 22, but I always consider September 1 to be Fall. I’m ready for it. Quote of the week:“We cannot forget — Read More
Weekly Roundup: August 23, 2024
Happy Friday! It’s been a whirlwind week here with school starting and finishing book edits (yay!). Looking forward to a little family gathering tonight and a fun weekend ahead. Here’s the roundup! Quote of the week:“Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing.” — Read More
Weekly Roundup: August 16, 2024
Happy Friday! School starts here next week and I cannot believe it. It feels like June was last week. Pretty soon it’s going to be time for Christmas shopping. I don’t understand. Anyway, here’s the roundup. Quote of the week:“We shake with joy, we shake with grief.What a time they have, these twohoused as they — Read More
Weekly Roundup: August 9, 2024
Today is National Book Lovers Day, which should be a national holiday so that everyone can just sit and read. Alas, I am in the midst of my usual responsibilities, but looking forward to reading in bed later. On to the roundup! Quote of the week:“Maybe it’s good we don’t know what will happen next — Read More
Weekly Roundup: August 2, 2024
Umm, where did July go? I’m having a hard time believing we are already in August. I’m still dealing with Covid brain fog so lots of things are not making sense to me this week. On to the roundup! Quote of the week:“What I want is to open up. I want to know what’s inside — Read More
Weekly Roundup: July 26, 2024
Hi! I missed last week’s roundup because of travel and I’m barely getting to it today. I’m in the brain fog that is Covid. My symptoms are relatively mild, but I still feel like I’m in a waking dream. Apologies for any typos or things that make zero sense in this roundup. Quote of the — Read More