Don’t you just love balance? I mean, it’s so rare for things in life to be in balance that it’s a real treat when they are. That’s how I feel about my monthly reading progress. I gave three books perfect grades in August. It was one nonfiction book and two fiction. Doesn’t that just feel balanced? My Favorite Books of August … [Read more...]
5 Things I’ll Need to Survive the Fall (2023 Edition)
The weather certainly doesn’t feel like fall, but the academic year has begun, so it’s fall in my world. I already miss the freedom of the summer (my favorite season) while loving the busyness and possibility of the season ahead. Yes, I love the sun, water, the smell of coconut and suntan oil, but I love fall too. What a vibe! Fall has … [Read more...]
The Best Quotes About Writing Tight
I love a good quote. There’s just something about the ability to summarize a complex thought or issue concisely and creatively. As a journalist, I always loved any articulate source. But it wasn’t only the ability to say something fluently or coherently. It was the ability to say it well — that little creative spunk that gave the … [Read more...]