An Avid Reader Uses An E-Reader — Here’s What Happened

Many of my readers will know that I am an avid reader. I am a frequent shopper at Barnes and Noble, and I have unread books scattered everywhere in my home. And, like many frequent readers, I swore that I never would become one of those readers. You know, the ones that would use aContinue reading “An Avid Reader Uses An E-Reader — Here’s What Happened”

The Best Books I Read In 2018 . . . So Far!

It’s hard to believe that 2018 is drawing to a close. This year, I was blessed to be able to exceed my Goodreads reading challenge goals by reading over 60 books (my challenge was to read 52). Here are some of the highlights of this year — in no particular order: The Hate U GiveContinue reading “The Best Books I Read In 2018 . . . So Far!”

Why You Need To Treat Yourself This Holiday Season

Christmastime is here, and you know what that means. You are making your list and checking it twice to figure out who was naughty or nice. However, while you’re thinking about everyone and your mother this holiday season, there should be one person on your list. I know what you’re thinking: one more person? OhContinue reading “Why You Need To Treat Yourself This Holiday Season”

November Book of the Month Review

Liane Moriarty has been one of my favorite authors since I read Big Little Lies last year. Since then, I’ve read almost every one of her books including: What Alice Forgot and Truly Madly Guilty. So, when her new novel was one of the choices for this month’s Book of the Month, I jumped upContinue reading “November Book of the Month Review”

Growing Pains: Getting Real About The Pains of Having Friendships (And Them Changing) As An Adult

When you are a student, making and keeping friends is so easy. In middle school, that basically meant sitting next to someone everyday at lunch to dish on the interaction in the hallway with that boy you’ve had a crush on for a week. In college, this means having a bunch of classes with someoneContinue reading “Growing Pains: Getting Real About The Pains of Having Friendships (And Them Changing) As An Adult”

It’s 2018. Can We Please Stop Attacking People For Their Political Views?

One of the things that I will always remember about the 2016 presidential election was not the pain I felt when Hillary lost to Trump, but the amount of opinions that were flying everywhere. And, some of those opinions were not about the election, but of those who voted for Trump over Hillary. I amContinue reading “It’s 2018. Can We Please Stop Attacking People For Their Political Views?”

What It Truly Feels Like Saying Goodbye To A Pet

On Thursday, October 11 I said goodbye to my best friend for the very last time with tears in my eyes. My best friend has been with me since I was ten years old, and was the sweetest and most loyal person I know. My best friend also wasn’t human. She was a Rhodesian RidgebackContinue reading “What It Truly Feels Like Saying Goodbye To A Pet”