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Little Writing Desk
It all started with a little writing desk. My heart was firmly planted and persistently captivated by the beauty that could be created with a pen and paper. For hours, I would sit at that little writing desk and pour over the pages. I was in love with words. I was in love with creating Continue reading
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A Poem Written for You
April was National Poetry Month, so I decided to write another collaborative poem. The italicized words are the contributions of my friends and family. Enjoy! Life is found in serendipitous moments where we slow down and Give ourselves space to simply be–No effort in who we wish we were,Just freedom in who we actually areAs Continue reading
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April Reading Wrap-Up
April was a beautiful month in every aspect, including the books I read! I read three books this month, and I genuinely loved each of them so much that it’s hard for me to pick a favorite. Here they are! Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynn Jones This book immediately brought me back to childhood. Continue reading
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Spring Blooms
Spring set her sights on summer As an early Missouri heat Embraced us unexpectedly. Those winding lake roads were once again Engulfed in seas of green, The hot pavement shaded by canopies of leaves and Towering trees. My flowers, unlike years past, Did not unfold their petals timidly. No, they burst forth auspiciously, Vibrant colors Continue reading
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Book of the Month: March
March was a slow reading month for me, so rather than do a (very late) monthly reading wrap-up, I thought instead I would share my favorite book that I read last month. I read three books total in March: The Titan’s Curse by Rick Riordan, Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas, and Emily Dickinson’s Continue reading
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February Reading Wrap-Up
I’ve always dreaded the month of February. The bitter cold, the gray skies, the thought that there is seemingly nothing to look forward to. But this year was so different. Instead of looking forward, I looked around. It helped that there were many sunny days, but I found a warm feeling in more than the Continue reading
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Nature & Mindfulness by Guest Writer Kennedy Pearl!
I’m so excited to have Kennedy Pearl on the blog this week! She has a beautiful perspective on life that is very inspiring to me, and I think you will love reading what she’s written today. I hope this encourages you to practice mindfulness in your everyday life–to focus on being present. Enjoy reading! Have Continue reading
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I Wrote a Book!
“And the marigolds, They show me That peace can still bloom Even where grief Was planted.” Dear Readers, My first book, a collection of poems, is being released this year. I am so eager to share what the writing process has been like and what exactly this book is about. Like any good story, I Continue reading
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Guest Writer Rita Bliven, a Fellow United House Author
I am so excited to introduce a guest writer to the blog today–my friend Rita Bliven! For those who don’t know, I am publishing a book this year through a publishing company called United House Publishing. This has been a year long process, and through it, I have been able to connect with many author Continue reading
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January Reading Wrap-Up
January was a surprisingly busy month! I usually look forward to this quiet month and all of its downtime for reading, but this was the first time in years that this month had little to no downtime. But I don’t mind, as I was able to enjoy a ski trip with my family, I was Continue reading
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24 Books in 2024
We are kicking off the year strong with some incredible books so far. 2023 was an amazing year of reading for me; however, when I look back, I noticed some things that I would like to change in 2024. This year, I want to be more intentional about the books I’m reading. I had a Continue reading
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