“I’d rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck.” ~Emma Goldman Don't you just love Trader Joe's flowers? Kathryn surprised me with these earlier this week as a spontaneous because-I-love-my-mom gift, and because she knows yellow roses are my favorite. This is the same girl who gave me books (from my … [Read more...] about Life lately: winter edition
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Life lately: summer highlights
"Smell the sea and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly."Van Morrison happenings Oh, look -- I actually do still blog, in case you wondered! I don't make as much time for writing here as I once did, but I still enjoy this little creative outlet. I'm currently working on setting more of a routine in … [Read more...] about Life lately: summer highlights
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 birds, with a cup of tea in one hand and a … [Read more...] about How do you read so much?
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 Day, … [Read more...] about Life lately: almost spring