I found this book while researching books for week 2 of the Year of Words book challenge. The word of the week was Dedication. As a woman who thought she had all her ducks in a row, was well researched and thought she knew just how birth would go, only to be in for … Continue reading
Here we are… week 2 of A Year of Words book challenge!! How’d last week go? I’d love to know what you read. I’ve set up a challenge group on Goodreads. Come share your books and let’s talk about them! Word of the Week: Dedication. When I think about dedication I usually tend to see … Continue reading
Masters of Doom is not a book I would normally read. I am not into video games, in fact, I don’t even really like them, and don’t understand them, however, the Year of Words Book Challenge already has me stepping out of my reading comfort zone. I chose this book based on the sub-title … Continue reading
The Year of Words book challenge can be just that, a book challenge. It is a fun way to read 52 books in a year, and probably books you might not otherwise read. However, if you wish, the Year of Words can be something much bigger, much deeper. It can become not only a book … Continue reading
It’s here! It’s here! I’ve been waiting for this day since this big idea popped into my head. Today is the first day, of the first week, of the Year of Words! woo hoo!! If you aren’t familiar with a Year of Words you can get all the info here. Otherwise, let’s just jump right … Continue reading
A very brave woman I know, has had her work life upended over the last couple years. She was laid off from her long time, well paying job, and has since decided to go back to college and train for another career. School is tough. The courses are tough. She at one point realized it … Continue reading
I’ve been playing with a word or theme for the year for a decade or so now. It’s really one of my very favorite practices. I think I like it so much because it’s such a relaxed practice, and no matter what you do, you can’t get it wrong. It goes a little something like … Continue reading
One of the things I love to do is read. It’s a way to take a break from the crazy of life, and fall into someone else’s world/life. I love it. Last year I set up a book challenge for myself, and I read a lot… but was pretty bad about recording the books I’d … Continue reading
