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...

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...

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...

Do You Make Lists?

Do you make lists? I do, and I have a list for almost everything...

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...

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...

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...