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

Happy April! I missed last week’s post because I was in Austin, Texas. No, I was NOT there for the eclipse. My friend and I booked the trip ages ago, before I knew the eclipse was happening, and our departure date was two days before the big event. Oh well! We each brought our daughters — Read More

I missed last week’s roundup due to technical difficulties, but I’m back. Happy first day of March! It’s Read Across America Day (aka Dr. Seuss’s birthday) tomorrow, but we are celebrating at my daughter’s school today. Here’s to reading! Quotes of the week:“I think of beauty as an absolute necessity. I don’t think it’s a — Read More

Things continue to feel heavy in the world. I read yesterday that more Palestinian children were killed in 1 week than Ukrainian children were killed in 1 year… and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about that. I’m trying to find joys in everyday life (although then I feel guilty that I have those — Read More

I am about to head to the airport to fly to Chicago! Wish me luck in Sunday’s marathon. I’m feeling good overall. Ready to go! Quote of the week (in honor of the Chicago Marathon):“Most runners run not because they want to live longer, but because they want to live life to the fullest. If — Read More

I know I say this every month, but HOW IS IT THE END OF THE MONTH? We are at the time of year when we blink and it is January. Quote of the week:“When a woman tells the truth, she is creating the possibility for more truth around her.” –Adrienne Rich What I’m reading:The Change — Read More