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Top 10 Books of 2020

December 10, 2020December 10, 20202 Comments

All year I have completed hundreds of 10 Good Things Lists. At the conclusion of 2020, I'm writing a series of blog posts on some of the best things that got me through this year. The first list that is up is my Top 10 Books of 2020. (*denotes books that were released in 2020) … Continue reading Top 10 Books of 2020

10 Reasons Why Margaret ‘Marmee’ March is the OG* of all Military Spouses

January 3, 2020January 3, 2020Leave a comment

*OG is a slang term for "someone who's incredibly exceptional, authentic, or old-school, and has come to be a hip way of referring or showing respect to someone who’s an expert in any facet of life" according to Dictionary.com. || S P O I L E R S -- A H E A D || I … Continue reading 10 Reasons Why Margaret ‘Marmee’ March is the OG* of all Military Spouses

Paying Attention: February

March 2, 2019March 2, 2019Leave a comment

In 2019, I’m going back to one of my first loves: writing occasional blog posts about what’s going on in my life. My only goal is to reflect on each month and as it draws to a close, take note where my intentions and actions intersect. I’m calling this 12 part series, “The Art of … Continue reading Paying Attention: February

Paying Attention: January

February 2, 20192 Comments

In 2019, I'm going back to one of my first loves: writing occasional blog posts about what's going on in my life. My only goal is to reflect on each month and as it draws to a close, take note where my intentions and actions intersect. I'm calling this 12 part series, "The Art of … Continue reading Paying Attention: January

The Glass Castle Book vs. Movie Questions

August 12, 20171 Comment

After seeing the movie on the night it released (and the exclusive-one-night-only post film interview with Jeanette Walls), I have been really thinking about how I feel about the movie. The book isn't just something I have read for pleasure. It is one of my favorite books, one I have taught multiple times in my freshman … Continue reading The Glass Castle Book vs. Movie Questions

Homeschool Resources for Sale

March 22, 2017March 27, 20177 Comments

After six years of homeschooling and another move on the horizon, it's time to clear out the bookshelves in the Wood Academy of Christian Kids. As a Charlotte Mason homeschooler, I haven't been married to one particular curriculum, but instead have favored the approach of "spreading a feast" of good ideas before my children. These … Continue reading Homeschool Resources for Sale

2016 Year in Review

December 20, 2016December 20, 2016Leave a comment

Most years, I complete a sort of informal "annual report" for my life. I love to reflect upon the high and lows of the previous year. It helps me to digest some important lessons, put a finger on the pulse of my goals, and look ahead to the next year with anticipation and focus. 2015 … Continue reading 2016 Year in Review

book report: chapter 12

December 21, 2015April 24, 2016Leave a comment

I ended last year with some very specific goals for myself in 2015. One of those goals was to read more. Instead of waiting until the end of the year to make one gigantic list, I am going to post a monthly book report of what I’ve been reading. And instead of just listing the titles, I … Continue reading book report: chapter 12

book report: chapter 11

November 28, 2015April 24, 2016Leave a comment

I ended last year with some very specific goals for myself in 2015. One of those goals was to read more. Instead of waiting until the end of the year to make one gigantic list, I am going to post a monthly book report of what I’ve been reading. And instead of just listing the titles, I … Continue reading book report: chapter 11

book report: chapter 10

October 27, 2015October 27, 20151 Comment

I ended last year with some very specific goals for myself in 2015. One of those goals was to read more. Instead of waiting until the end of the year to make one gigantic list, I am going to post a monthly book report of what I’ve been reading. And instead of just listing the titles, I … Continue reading book report: chapter 10

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