What are you reading? January 2019
I have quite the to-be-read pile this year, and I can't wait to tackle it! Last year I decided I wanted to read more, and in December I found this great reading challenge for the year. Technically I cheated a little because I started reading my first book in 2018, [...]
My Christmas Tree in the Corner (in January)
Yes, that’s my Christmas tree, and yes, I took that picture today—January 3, 2019. I know many people have already packed up their Christmas decorations and taken down their trees, but I’m in no rush. Last year we bought a taller, narrower tree. Instead of a naked pole with dozens [...]
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
I'm taking the rest of the year off to enjoy the holidays, my family, and some college football bowl games. I hope you have a safe and blessed season as we remember and honor the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Merry Christmas!
Favorite (Unconventional) Christmas Traditions
What do you look forward to doing at Christmas? Do you go caroling? Make cookies? Read Twas the Night Before Christmas? I can admit that I’m a sucker for holiday traditions—I have a list of things I want to do every year—but they aren’t all “traditional” traditions. We do, of [...]
Book Review: Beyond Heaving Bosoms by Sarah Wendell and Candy Tan
The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name... We do it in the dark. Under the sheets. With a penlight. We wear sunglasses and a baseball hat at the bookstore. We have a "special place" where we store them. Let's face it: Not many folks are willing to publicly admit [...]