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How do you read so much?
I’m often asked how I read so much. The answer: I have no social life. Okay, that’s not really the answer — although I really am a major introvert and quite happily a homebody. My idea of a good time is getting cozied up in my favorite chair or on the porch listening to the…
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Life lately: ice cream season
“Life is like an ice cream, enjoy it before it melts.” Consider yourself warned: this is a longer than usual “life lately” post since it’s been months since the last one. Sorry-not-sorry. 😉 family life Our annual season of visitors begins soon and I’m looking forward to seeing everyone. Next week two of our longtime…
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Life lately: almost spring
Spring is almost here and I the promise of sunshine and warmer days is giving me life right now. I’ll take the pollen, y’all, if I can just have those sunny days and blooming flowers. My daffodils are beginning to wake up so there’s hope! happenings Our dear ol’ Daisy Dog turned 12 on Valentine’s…
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5 things saving my life this winter
Cold weather and short winter days throw me for a loop. I know it’s all relative and it’s not nearly so cold or so dark here in North Carolina as in many places, but that just solidifies my resolve not to move anywhere more wintery. So today I’m taking a cue from Anne Bogel to…
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My favorite books read in 2018
Yay, books! I love adding recommendations to my own To-Read list, so I like to share my favorites for other booklovers. I keep a written record of books I’ve read, which seems somehow more substantial than online lists; however, the functionality of Goodreads is fabulous because I can quickly pull it up on my iPhone…
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Are they yours? Or are they adopted?
“Yes. And yes.” I’ve been an adoptive mom for nine years. By now I’ve learned when folks mean well with their questions or comments, and I’ve learned not to get offended. Unless people are part of an adopted family (extended or immediate) or have close friends who have adopted, they may not realize what terminology…