Do you need a little pick me up? Same. The sweet thud of a Bundt cake coming evenly out of its pan. Waking up from a good night of sleep and realizing that you had a good night of sleep. A new bud on a plant you thought was dead. Hearing a song for the… Continue reading fifty small pleasures
Month: April 2015
cutting through the internet clutter
I easily fall into having a diet full of garbage, both my actual diet and my media diet. I recently listened to a book that had some good takeaways, one of which was setting themes for 90 days at a time, like fiscal quarters. I decided in early April that my quarterly theme is “Cut the Clutter.”… Continue reading cutting through the internet clutter
2015 reading challenge: the book list
Over the last couple years, I’ve enjoyed reading Modern Mrs. Darcy, a super-accessible books blog. I appreciate that she comes at books from the perspective of an enthusiastic reader, rather than the world of academia or criticism. I enjoy academics and critics a lot, but I also just like to read. When she announced her 2015… Continue reading 2015 reading challenge: the book list
5×5 faves for april adventures
I have been choosing to be busy with a lot of things that aren’t blogging lately. Here are some of them, sorted into five categories, with five items each. Is this too regimented for this slackadaisical blog? (I just made up that word.) Who cares, the mission of this blog is “I do what I… Continue reading 5×5 faves for april adventures
things i want to buy
I’m trying to cut back on spending, like RILLY RILLY trying. But there are just so many things out there in the world that I want, so I am going to try to get the urge out by just telling you about those things. 1. Bellocq Tea I really enjoy tea, but I feel like… Continue reading things i want to buy
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