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Heartstopper Volume One

There are many aspects of Alice Oseman’s Heartstopper world to appreciate. The layers captured in something so simple. For my third time reading this, I really wanted to pay attention to the comic elements. The visuals that tell so much of the story. That broken feeling in this image. The way an abuser can cutContinue reading “Heartstopper Volume One”

One More Thing

There was one piece of Virgin River by Robyn Carr that I was surprised to enjoy. The pregnancies and delivery stories. They were actually some of my favorite bits. I’ve had an interesting relationship with this area of life. I’ve mentioned I never wanted to be a mother until I met my husband. My firstContinue reading “One More Thing”

First Book of the Year

I did start this last month, but the holidays interrupted. Once I got back into it, I just really wanted to see how this book ended. I got excited at 100 pages to go. Then I had 80 pages left, then 60. It felt like I wasn’t ever going to get through. The action isContinue reading “First Book of the Year”

Getting Organized

Keeping track of everything for a family of five is a struggle. I signed up for being the primary parent, but I really underestimated the load. My planner is key to everything. It fits in my purse, but is big enough for me to put everything on it and tuck important papers into it. IContinue reading “Getting Organized”

Book to TV

I’ve noticed something about myself. I seem to have a lot to say about a book while I’m reading it, especially as I get towards the end. Once I finish it, all the deep, elegant thoughts I had stewing turn dry and lumpy. As though closing the story distances me. Since I’m almost done withContinue reading “Book to TV”

A Well Timed Mistake

I knew I was missing something those last two rounds. I was feeling pretty confident about my grasp of this pattern, so I ignored that little voice telling me the second section of grey was a little longer than felt right. Thankfully, I caught this issue with only two rows to fix and, I canContinue reading “A Well Timed Mistake”

I’m Ready… Almost

I returned a few books to the library and so figured I’d borrow what I’m planning on reading next because I’m almost done with Virgin River. Solitaire was the only one on the shelf and so checked that out and made my way to Target. I had to exchange a shirt anyway. The five ofContinue reading “I’m Ready… Almost”

Reading Recap

It feels good to be an avid reader once more. I’m pretty proud of how much I was able to read this year. I’m also really excited by how much my kids have gotten back into reading. During the beginning of the year I didn’t read much. I think my knitting kept me pretty busy.Continue reading “Reading Recap”

Oh These Yarn Ideas

I started another project. Yep. And no, I haven’t finished any other projects. I got yarn for Christmas and it urged me to make something I’ve been thinking about for a little while. What can I say? I need a new cowl. For this I’m doing long floats. I don’t have the patience… Now I’mContinue reading “Oh These Yarn Ideas”

Healing with Nostalgia

The 90’s seem to be on everyone’s minds these days. A magical time before cell phones and streaming services. A time when there was tv specifically for families. I have been rewatching some classics, like Family Matters, Home Improvement, and Boy Meets World. As I watched, I became aware of how much I focus inContinue reading “Healing with Nostalgia”