April 12, 2026 By Maria Have you read a book and thought that’s so funny because it’s true, and then paused as you realized, oh it is true. . .I had that experience when I read the Ramona Quimby books by Beverly Cleary. Today, April 12th, is D.E.A.R. Day and the anniversary of Beverly Cleary’sContinue reading “Just Read!”
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Books of the Month – March 2026
April 1, 2026 By Maria Better late than never! Just in case you missed anything, I put together a list of the books I wrote about in March. At the end of each month, I will write a list of all the books I wrote about during that month. The post titles will link backContinue reading “Books of the Month – March 2026”
When a Story Blooms
March 31, 2026 By Maria When spring brings warm weather, we always rush outside, throw open the windows, and shed our coats. My kids come home from school and dig through their drawers for summer weather t-shirts and shorts. The next day they will lament the return of cooler weather or rain. Spring weather remainsContinue reading “When a Story Blooms”
Forest Warmth
March 16, 2026 By Maria Of the many ways I keep warm in the cold, sweaters and hot tea are my favorites. The next favorite isn’t exactly logical, but it is delightful: cozy books. Books that make me feel warm inside like a comforting hug, fill this category. One of my favorite cozy picture booksContinue reading “Forest Warmth”
Happy Birthday, Miss Austen
March 14, 2026 By Maria Last Sunday a friend texted me a happy international women’s day message. That made me think, this is the perfect week to post this Jane Austen piece I have been working on. In typical fashion of this blog, my Jane Austen post is late, later than I planned at least.Continue reading “Happy Birthday, Miss Austen”
Long Walks and Slipper Thievery
March 4, 2026 By Maria When my husband first came home with the puppy it was unexpected and expected at the same time. I knew how much he wanted one and even though he went to look, I figured it was going to happen for real this time. When the kids came down the stairsContinue reading “Long Walks and Slipper Thievery”
Books of the Month – February 2026
March 2, 2026 By Maria Better late than never! Just in case you missed anything, I put together a list of the books I wrote about in February. At the end of each month, I will write a list of all the books I wrote about during that month. The post titles will link backContinue reading “Books of the Month – February 2026”
The Perseverance of Baking
February 27, 2026 by Maria On a busy Monday afternoon, I picked my younger two kids up from school and trekked out on a short list of errands with them in tow. They were not thrilled to say the least, however, after our first stop at the library they were pretty quiet because their nosesContinue reading “The Perseverance of Baking”
Always Winter
February 16, 2026 By Maria It feels like the White Witch from C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia has descended upon our town. We have had a consistent layer of snow and ice everywhere for well over two weeks now. It’s still mostly beautiful with the occasional cluster of gray dirty snow. We even had someContinue reading “Always Winter”
Happy Chinese New Year!
February 14, 2026 By Maria Happy Chinese New Year! Gong hei fat choy! The Cantonese lunar new year greeting means, “May you be happy and prosperous.” Chinese Lunar New Year begins on February 17th this year. Celebrations start with the new moon. Our Lunar New Year celebrations have changed and evolved over the years, butContinue reading “Happy Chinese New Year!”
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