Monday, July 31, 2017

Day One. Without Kids.



Gwinnett county teachers returned to school today, bright and early, after having two glorious months off from work.  A week before kids come back, teachers come together to plan...or rather...attend meeting after meeting.  Don't believe me? Here's exactly how this first day went...

Friday, July 28, 2017

Update on My Summer Reading



I've been really pleased with my book choices this summer, and I wanted to give you a little update on the news ones I've read recently...

Monday, July 24, 2017

What's Your Favorite Place to Read?


This past weekend, my BFSF sent me this photo, of her daughter, my goddaughter, reading on the beach. It was such a lovely and candid photo of her, doing one of my favorite things, and it got me thinking...


Sunday, July 23, 2017

Thursday, July 13, 2017

My Dream Reading Space

Outdoor Reading Nook
Recently, a reader asked me about my ideal reading space.  I realized, that until today, I'd never seriously given it much thought.  I can read almost anywhere (as long as it's relatively quiet), and as long as it's a good book, I can easily get lost in it.  Most nights I end my day in bed reading, sometimes into the wee hours of the morning if the book is really good.

So.  If I had to create my ideal reading space, here are my must haves...


Tuesday, July 11, 2017

My Current Obsession


A few years ago it was the hobo. Last year was the crossbody. But now I've moved on, and I admit it, I'm totally obsessed with the backpack...


Thursday, July 6, 2017

Childhood Friendships



Do you remember your childhood friends? How did you meet? Are you still friends today? Yesterday, I was watching Buddy Roller play with his friends, and it got me thinking about an old friend of mine...