I started blogging a long time ago. I keep at it not because I make big bucks, but rather I enjoy the process. This year has been a heck of a process, hasn’t it? It seems like most of my outward activity happened before July first. Well, except for that bit in October. 🙂 And…
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The Books of 2024
Let’s bring the year to a close the same way I have for a few years now – with books! I keep a list of all books read in GoodReads. This year I set a target of 52…one a week. I have smashed that goal to pieces. I’ve read 89 books this year! (Which means…
Deep Peace 2023
I started blogging a long time ago. I keep at it not because I make big bucks, but rather I enjoy the outlet, enjoy the process. The end of this year seems like it could use some blessings and deep peace. So here’s a Gaelic prayer for all. Let peace and love guide your way…
The Books of 2023
Let’s bring 2023 to a close the same way we started: with books, of course. I love giving and receiving books for Christmas, so here is a round up of all the books I’ve read this year – and a few other suggestions, too. I used Bookshop.org a lot this year for purchasing books. I…
Books for Christmas 2018
Essentially, this is a round up of all of the books I’ve read this year in one place. Think of it as a yearly review and as a way to figure out what books to give for Christmas. For even more book ideas for Christmas, check out the roundup of all of the books from…
The Classy White Elephant Gift Exchange for Christmas
A couple of years ago my mom and nephew devised a clever version of a holiday gift exchange. The two collaborated on a fun and classy twist to an old game that has become a Christmas Eve tradition. The game is also known as a White Elephant exchange or (much to my mom’s chagrin) Dirty Santa. …