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What’s Cooking?

I’ve come to really enjoy having a loose idea of what I can make, getting all these supplies, and then just rolling with it. This one took me a while to decide on, but once I did it was easy to get the kids involved. Turkey apple meatballs with onions. Roasted broccoli and cauliflower. UnderneathContinue reading “What’s Cooking?”

Where This Read Through Ends

So, I’m actually really happy about this fight they have and was more thrown by how long it took them to make-up. But it makes sense. With this novella, I think Alice Oseman has become one of my favorite authors. I don’t have many favorites because I love so many authors, but there are aContinue reading “Where This Read Through Ends”

Heartstopper Volume Five

This one felt rather jumpy to me. Like it was too hyper to sit still. Very fitting for teens figuring out sex for the first time. I had a lot of trust in Alice Oseman to handle this topic with care. I was not disappointed. Now, I have a lot of feelings and opinions onContinue reading “Heartstopper Volume Five”

Heartstopper Volume Four

I don’t know what to say about this volume. I read it in two sections and read This Winter and Solitaire in between. That way the story’s timeline sort of pans out. Nick is so wonderful in trying to support his boyfriend. I love how close he is with his mom and her honesty withContinue reading “Heartstopper Volume Four”

Maybe That Was Kind of Dark

Sometimes I really wonder about myself. I felt so peaceful after my first read of Solitaire by Alice Oseman. This time, I’m feeling a bit heavier. I think I missed some of the darkness because it’s so normal to me. I had massive depression in high school and grew up in a family with aContinue reading “Maybe That Was Kind of Dark”

This Winter

Well that was wonderful. I hadn’t planned on reading it in a day, but I did. In fact, I read Heartstopper earlier today, stopping in Volume Four to read this. I liked getting each kid’s perspective on the day. Starting with Tori, early in the morning, we get an introduction to life in the SpringContinue reading “This Winter”

Time For Some Plaid

I’m in a waffling mood with knitting right now. Everything took a back seat for my sales knits and even those are getting dull. I think I just have too many projects going. I really want to get a few more hats done so I’m ahead of schedule for next winter. But the tartan plaidContinue reading “Time For Some Plaid”

Heartstopper Volume Three

A while back, I joined a Heartstopper fan group on Facebook. It’s a rather beautiful group of support, kindness, and real love. It’s not over the top (mostly) and there are some really great discussions. One topic I’ve struggled with is the overwhelming negativity towards Charlie’s mother, Jane. I rather like her. Now, on thisContinue reading “Heartstopper Volume Three”

Heartstopper Volume Two

This volume focused on Nick’s journey of discovering his bisexuality and those early stages of getting to know each other’s friends. These two are so sweet together and I really love watching the friendship group develop and seeing the different ways they support each other. It feels very reminiscent of my high school friend group.Continue reading “Heartstopper Volume Two”