It's easy to get callused by the needs of the world. We are overwhelmed by need and we become immune. That's why a deep dive into a book beats an internet post or news article. These...

There is snow on the ground and it feels like winter. January is the best month for reading, because so many "best of 18" book lists have been published. I've read several newly published books...

This has been a good winter. I'm grateful  because  they haven't all been good. I'm grateful for opportunities to learn things that make life better. Here's to winter. Linking up...

One year ago today we were in California for our daughter's college graduation. This year is more typical: snow, basketball, busy at the store, getting ready for Christmas. Our out of state...

On the home front, looking at the carnage of two rotten trees in our front yard makes me philosophical about loss. I think it's good to remember, to try to make sense of loss, to let yourself...

The weather continues unseasonably warm, but we got our first heavy frost last week.  We're enjoying the lull between soccer season and basketball season.  The bookstore got a facelift with a...