200. Fun Size Candy Bars
I haven’t had a single trick-or-treater since I moved to my condo. I’m on the second floor, and you can’t shut off the outside lights – and people don’t make…
Month: October 2017
10 Posts
199. Sparkles
This year, I’m reading my Project 52 posts one year after I wrote them. Tonight I read about the year I was 19, and I was reminded of my Sparkle…
198. Four Bonus Months of Newbery Reading!
Yesterday, I read a comment on Heavy Medal blog that when the commenter was on the Newbery committee, they didn’t read many Advance Reader Copies except a few they picked…
197. My Balcony
Not only do I get to read lots and lots of children’s books in the next year and a half – much of the time, I get to do so…
196. I Get to Read Books!
What’s so cool about being on the 2019 Newbery committee? Well, in short, I get to read books! Why, I need to read books! I will say no more than…
195. Newbery Committee!
Have I mentioned lately how happy I am to be on the 2019 Newbery committee?! I was telling a new co-worker my story last week, including my difficult divorce –…
194. Hiking
I do love going hiking. My kids know that, and agreed to go hiking with me, but I don’t know if they know that part of the reason I love…
193. Playtime with my Little Nieces
The other huge highlight of my trip was getting to play with my preschool age and toddler nieces! There’s nothing like it for forgetting worries and bringing smiles! They are…
192. Time with my Kids!
I think I’ll be mentioning my wonderful trip for awhile. I got to see both my kids!
191. Holding a Newborn Infant
I got to hold my 5-week-old niece this week! She fell asleep in my arms. There is nothing quite so peace and joy inducing as holding a newborn sleeping in…