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...

The day before my youngest turned 18 I found out I was going to be a grandma. It seemed fitting. The end of an era. The beginning of an era. My son and daughter-in-law are having a...

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...

I wrote 55 book reviews in 2017. That translates into quite a few hours reading. I get it.  Your life is busy.  My life is busy.  We want to spend our time reading good books. That is why...

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...