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August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 by Kim Hooper

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

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August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 by Kim Hooper

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

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July 27, 2024July 27, 2024 by Kim Hooper

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

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July 12, 2024July 12, 2024 by Kim Hooper

Weekly Roundup: July 12, 2024

Happy Friday! I skipped last week because of the 4th of July holiday. Summer is kicking my introverted butt with all that’s going on. I am not surprised that my body gave up this week and succumbed to the summer cold that is going around here. Hope you’re healthy wherever you are. Quote of the — Read More

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June 28, 2024 by Kim Hooper

Weekly Roundup: June 28, 2024

Happy Friday! I didn’t do a roundup last week because I was in Maui! It was a rough re-entry into regular life this week. My nervous system did not need to watch the presidential debate last week. Argh, what a mess that was. Quote of the week:“To be great, be whole: don’t exaggerateor leave out — Read More

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June 14, 2024June 14, 2024 by Kim Hooper

Weekly Roundup: June 14, 2024

Happy Friday! I am tackling a huge to-do list today, so let’s get right to the roundup. Quote of the week:My friend shared this quote with me this week and I love it.In French: “J’accepte la grande aventure d’ĂȘtre moi”In English: “I accept the great adventure of being me.”–Simone de Beauvoir What I’m reading:First Lie — Read More

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June 7, 2024June 7, 2024 by Kim Hooper

Weekly Roundup: June 7, 2024

Happy Friday! I have a very packed day, so here’s a somewhat-rushed roundup for you. Quote of the week:“A sign of growth is having more tolerance for discomfort. But it’s also having less tolerance for bullshit.” –Cory Muscara What I’m reading:Good Material by Dolly Alderton. I am LOVING it. It’s about a guy named Andy — Read More

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May 31, 2024 by Kim Hooper

Weekly Roundup: May 31, 2024

Wow, it’s the last day of May? This year is flying by. My daughter wrapped up kindergarten yesterday and we are now into summer mode. Here’s the roundup for this week! Quote of the week:“The world asks of usonly the strength we have and we give it.Then it asks more, and we give it.”–Jane Hirshfield, — Read More

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May 24, 2024May 24, 2024 by Kim Hooper

Weekly Roundup: May 24, 2024

Happy Friday! It’s been a long week and I’m ready for a 3-day weekend. Hope you enjoy yours. Here’s the roundup. Quote of the week:“Writing is a form of therapy; sometimes I wonder how all those who do not write, compose, or paint can manage to escape the madness, melancholia, the panic and fear which — Read More

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May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 by Kim Hooper

Weekly Roundup: May 17, 2024

Happy Friday, folks! This week flew by for me. Hope it did for you too. Here’s the roundup! Quote of the week:Writer Alice Munro passed away this week, so I have a few quotes from her today:“The constant happiness is curiosity.”“Life would be grand if it weren’t for the people.”“That’s something I think is growing — Read More

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