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Category: you are what you read

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

Notes From a Reporter’s Desk: United Through Reading

April 1, 2020April 1, 2020Leave a comment

"Once Upon a Deployment" for Books Make a Difference appears here.   When the assignment first came in to cover United Through Reading, I imagined writing this type of article to be a slam dunk. I’d read up on UTR, write up my draft, and hit submit to my editor, Terri. After all, it combined … Continue reading Notes From a Reporter’s Desk: United Through Reading

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

Does My Life Reflect My Values?

April 24, 2016April 25, 20167 Comments

This is a question that has been floating around in my mind for several weeks now. In fact, it is a question I often consider as seasons change and when I find myself feeling stuck, discontent, or sliding into a funk. As my school year draws to a close and the pace of life is … Continue reading Does My Life Reflect My Values?

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

you are what you read [episode 007]

July 15, 2015July 15, 2015Leave a comment

There are hundreds of reasons to read. For me, reading is one of the main ways I maintain mental focus and stimulation. I love television and other forms of media, but give me a good book any day and I'll be a happy camper. I love information. In fact, it's one of my top five … Continue reading you are what you read [episode 007]

book report: chapter 6

June 26, 2015May 3, 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 6

you are what you read: episode 006

June 22, 2015June 22, 2015Leave a comment

You Are What You Read is a fun little series I am doing and you can read more about it here: episode 001(introduction) episode 002 (my most influential book) episode 003 (why a library card is a *must*) episode 004 (how to instill a love of reading into your children) episode 005 (my picks for best fiction books … Continue reading you are what you read: episode 006

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