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May Momentum

I'm finding my May momentum today!  We've had a super busy week, and I am so glad it's finally starting to wind down and the weekend is upon us!  I've been wanting to blog all week, but I just haven't had the time.  Hopefully, it will be a little View Post

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Nose In The Books

I have had my nose in the books lately and don't want to jinx myself, but I am blowing away my reading goals at goodreads so far! I had decided for this year's reading challenge, I would keep my goal attainable and practical, so I committed to View Post

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Household Overhaul

Good Monday to you!  I am in the middle of a household overhaul!  I'm finally getting myself together mentally enough to take on this.  I have a plan, and on the days when my body will give me a little excess energy, things will happen!  I'm excited View Post

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A Slow Weekend

Happy Tuesday! We had a slow weekend around our home. It was quite cloudy, just the perfect weather for staying in and vegging out. I did a few chores I wanted to tackle, but I didn't push myself too hard. My body needed to rest, so I let it rest as View Post

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Just Another Manic Monday

Well, our little spring break is over, and it's time to get back into school mode again!  It's bittersweet knowing the Teen is headed into the last nine weeks of his high school career!  May will be here before I know it, and I will probably have a View Post

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Reading and Watching Lately

I thought I would share what I have been reading and watching lately.  I started sharing this last year, and it fizzled out.  But I'm trying to do better about that this year.  I always like to see what other people are reading and watching.  It View Post

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Settling Into Summer

We are slowly settling into summer, and I've noticed that lots of it revolve around eating and reading.  Haha!  I've been out in the yard more, tending to my tomato plants, sitting on the patio reading a good book, and playing with the stray View Post

Books I Read in April

Books I Read in April 2023

I'm happy to report the number of books I read in April was more than just the one I read last month!  Even better, they were all excellent books! I love when I get sucked into a good book that I don't want to put down, and all three of these fit the View Post

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