Books

Mid Year Book Freak Out Tag

Hello! It's the middle of the year! My mind is goo! Time for a freak-out. I was tagged by Nikkie at @Nikkie Reads. (PLEASE check out her blog for good queer content.)   (A note to readers: Thank you for reading and for leaving comments! I will respond ONE OF THESE DAYS!) How much have… Continue reading Mid Year Book Freak Out Tag

Books, Real Life

The Awesome Blogger Award

The bloggers I know are kind. Case in point: Meghan @ Meghan's Whimsical Explorations & Reviews tagged me in this Awesome Blogger Award tag. Meghan does deep dives into TV shows, music, and your favorite YA books. I very much look forward to her reviews and you will, too. The award was created by Maggie @Dreaming… Continue reading The Awesome Blogger Award

Real Life

2019 Recap: Farewell to an Exhausting Year

Where do I even start? A fair number of big things happened in 2019. I am, to put it mildly, pretty tired. Here's why. I Went Vegan One of the main tenets of Methodism is "Do no harm." In 2019, I tried to minimize the harm I cause, starting with what I eat. I'm pretty… Continue reading 2019 Recap: Farewell to an Exhausting Year

Books, Real Life

Holiday Book Shopping Guide

Whether you're buying gifts for friends and family or browsing for books for yourself, this list might help point you in a direction. I hope you find something you like. For the history buffs: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari The story of us in under 500 pages. The Anthropology of… Continue reading Holiday Book Shopping Guide

Books

The Fall Bucket List Tag

I've been seduced by another fall-themed tag. It's this or Halloween tags. Those are the only options. I keep up with seasonal tags by following Kristin at Kristin Kraves Books. Will I actually bake cinnamon rolls and go apple-picking this fall? You read my Summer Bucket List Tag. I didn't do any of the activities on that… Continue reading The Fall Bucket List Tag

Entertainment, Real Life

Halloween the First

Today marks the first day of Halloween. I've never cared much for Halloween in years past. THIS YEAR IS DIFFERENT. This Halloween season, I vow to...   Listen to "Spooky, Scary Skeletons" ad nauseum Dr. Stiig's remix is my favorite version, but pick whichever one you like best.   Scream "I, JACK, the PUMPKIN KING,"… Continue reading Halloween the First

Books, Music

The Lover Book Tag: Round 2

That's right...I KEEP MY PROMISES AT LEAST SOME OF THE TIME! This is another Lover-inspired book tag. Find the original on UponthePages. I Forgot That You Existed ↠ What’s a book you wish you forgot? UGH, no book let me down more than Coffeehouse Angel. I HATED this book. I couldn't figure out what the point was, the romance… Continue reading The Lover Book Tag: Round 2

Books

Fall Book Tag

I'm doing my best to summon fall. It's 80 DEGREES, today. Are you JOKING? I'm supposed to be eating SOUP. I don't believe I did this tag last year, so here it goes. Come on, fall. Bring your fog and your crisp afternoons. I found this tag on Kristin's blog with the following rules: Please… Continue reading Fall Book Tag

Books, Real Life

August Book Haul: I went to Powell’s…again

Listen. My mom and I made the eight-and-a-half hour drive from Seattle to Ashland, Oregon WITHOUT stopping for books. THAT IS SOME WILL POWER. On our way back, we split the drive so we could hit Powell's for the second time this year. I planned ahead so I knew what to buy. Then I scrapped… Continue reading August Book Haul: I went to Powell’s…again

Books, Music

Rihanna Book Tag

My coworker worships Rihanna. I just did a great Ariana Grande book tag, so I went looking for a Rihanna book tag in my coworker's honor. Wouldn't you know it, ONE EXISTS. Ana at Me Myself and Books made the tag. I am using her gifs becaaaaause. Where Have You Been A book you wish… Continue reading Rihanna Book Tag