Little Free Libraries Update

Passion projects are so important for mental health and wellness.  My Little Free Library project took over our garage and front yard for almost an entire year.  Today, I'm excited to share that I was awarded the Todd H. Bol Awards for Outstanding Achievement in recognition of all my hard work spreading books to my community. 

Planning for Death

The title of this post sounds depressing.  That's because it is.  It's also really important.

5 Years of Cat Lessons

Our cat died last week at the ripe old age of 17. I feel the loss, but I am also relieved to no longer be a cat owner. The cat came with my partner, a two-for-one package deal. After five years of cat life, I may not have enjoyed every moment, but I learned a lot from her.

Book Club Book Talks

I've been going to book clubs at our local independent bookstore since November.  I keep myself organized with a google doc, filling it out for each book club book I've read.  It helps me sound far more intelligent and thoughtful than I really am when we meet (before the discussion veers off and we grab lattes next door...)

Nutrition and Diet

Physical health is an important part of living your best life. Your body can do amazing things, especially when you treat it well. I've been extremely focused on healthy eating over the last year, and it's made a world of difference on my health and wellness.

It's a Boutique Fitness Life for Me

I'm not a failure for not using our home gym.

Covid Travel - The New Normal?

I took my first trip since the start of the pandemic.  Lots of thoughts, foremost being I plan to stay grounded for the foreseeable future and am thankful I can.

Kids Books on Money

 I have two great finds to share, written specifically for kids to help teach basic money principles.

Spice Up Your Life

You know when you're a kid in a candy story, and you want one of everything, but your parents know what's best for you, so then you have to choose because they know you shouldn't eat one of everything?  Then later, when you're an adult, you go back and are allowed to buy one of everything, but you know you really shouldn't because diabetes and cavities?

How the Word is Passed

Clint Smith's empathy in "How the Word is Passed" stunned me.  The books is extremely well organized, thoroughly researched, and well written.  I don't hesitate to recommend it to anyone.