I have a dirty little secret that I probably share with many other writers and editors. I can sit at my desk for hours without getting up. The hardest ring to close on my Apple Watch is that blue stand one. I'm glued to my computer with my rear in my chair for most of the day. I know how unhealthy it is to sit all day, but I don't seem to feel it … [Read more...]
My Favorite Books of October
There's just something about reading in the fall. I love curling up on the sofa with a blanket on my lap and a book in my hand. Maybe that vibe is why October was such a productive reading month. I read 15 books in October. Of those, I gave three perfect grades. Best Books of October 2022 I gave one nonfiction and two fiction books … [Read more...]
My Favorite Books of September
It's like I blink, and the month is gone. Is your life like that? Now it's almost time to write about my favorite books of October, and I'm just getting to my September post. But life isn't slowing down any, so I'm saying, "Better late than never." The Best Books of September 2022 I read 13 books (My lucky number!) in September. Of those, … [Read more...]
An Updated Look at Reading
I'm a little down about reading right now. It's because I've realized that it's virtually impossible for me to reach my 2022 reading goal. I don't like not doing what I set out to do. Does anyone? I wanted to read 150 books again this year. You may remember that I read 150 books in 2014. It was my last formal reading challenge, even though I've … [Read more...]
5 Things I’ll Need to Survive the Summer (2022)
Trust me when I say that I know summer is here. I waited through what seemed like a month of rain and cold for it to arrive. And I’ve been distracted in the pool since. I love the sun and the water, so summer is my favorite time of year. In the tradition of summer around here on the blog, here is my list of five things I'll need to survive the … [Read more...]
Mantras I Live By
When I started blogging in 2006, I met this fantastic group of women in the blogging community called “The Women of Midlife.” Sharon Greenthal and Anne Parris created the group for female writers. These women seemed to have it all together. They knew exactly who they were and what they were willing to deal with. Fast forward a bit, and I am … [Read more...]
My Favorite Book of May 2022
May was a busy month in our lives. Our son graduated from high school, which meant lots of celebration and prep for a big graduation party. Our daughter also returned home from college for the summer. Despite having a lot going on, I still read eight books in May. But I only gave a single book a perfect grade. My Favorite Book of May 2022 I … [Read more...]
