On not buying books you haven’t read
Last week The Popcast did an episode on “The NOs of Books” and asked for listeners to submit their NOs. One person’s submitted no was “no to buying books you haven’t read.” I was listening and thinking “yes, yes, yes!”...
Reading Update (2023 #1-3)
I’m bringing my reading updates back! I will post the books I read in groups of three dependent on my reading pace, so there will not be a set cadence to these posts. [1] This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens Fiction / Women, recommended by Val, read Kindle...
Weekend Highlights! (2022 #48)
A few highlights from the weekend! Tuesday I took Tuesday and Wednesday off from work for a memorial for a friend’s dad (who was our marriage officiant) in Kansas City. We got in late Monday night, had breakfast with Steven’s dad and brother Tuesday...
Random Thoughts Thursday 372
I think I have work travel coming up! It will be my first time on a plane since March 2020. I am going to Washington, DC. And I KNOW I have a special trip coming up with my snister and Ella! I am so excited! And today is her birthday! Happy Birthday, Snis! Yesterday...
Weekend Highlights! (2022 #14)
A few highlights from the weekend! Thursday A walk with Steven. Receiving a package from a friend in St. Lucia. She sent me some painted rocks and a card and magnet from local artists! Taking a hot bath. Leftover Chinese food for dinner. Finishing knitting the baby...
Hi! I’m Kim, a 40-something-year-old living in northeastern Illinois with my husband Steven, and our cats, Khaleesi, Apollo, Starbuck, and Eddard aka Ned. My current main hobbies are running, painting rocks, flying, reading, and eating. I follow a vegan lifestyle and am employed by the federal government. I write about a variety of topics and consider this a “life” blog – a place I can share anything that’s on my mind. Please visit the “About” page to get a better idea of who I am! 🙂