July came and went, and I’m again behind in evaluating my progress on this year’s annual reading goals. For 2024, I set a lofty goal in the Goodreads Reading Challenge of 150 books since last year I completed 175 books, blowing by my 2023 goal…
Category: just for fun
Dragon Boating: My New Hobby
Poised for action, nineteen friends and I sit, awaiting the signal. We obey the shouted commands and move into position. At the air horn or whistle blast, we launch into motion, relentlessly powering a 46-foot-long vessel for an intense two minutes or less in a…
The Next Six Books on My TBR
It’s been a while since I shared what I’m reading or what’s on my TBR (to-be-read) list. Spring is the perfect time to curl up with a good book—as is any time of year, of course—preferably in a rocker on the front porch now that…
A Post for My Husband: Happy Anniversary, Babe!
This Sunday will mark 23 years of marriage for my husband and me. It doesn’t seem possible because I’m hardly old enough to have been married that long (haha). I had a lot of fun last year likening writing to marriage, but this year I…
2023 Reading Wrap-up and 2024 Reading Goals
January is that time of year when we all set fresh, new goals for ourselves. We may pledge to eat healthier, move our bodies more, prioritize our lives better, declutter our spaces, or—my personal favorite—read more books. Last year I initially set my 2023 Goodreads…