It was already going to be a little less traditional Burns Night this year, given that we were doing it a day early—January 24—so that it would be a Saturday night and not a Sunday night festivity. We had the Scottish …
February Reads
A slower reading month, mostly because my days have been full, so my reading has been at night. But I can truly say that each of these books I can highly recommend as great reads! The Correspondent by Virginia …
Christ Be Glorified
Yesterday was Ash Wednesday. The beginning of our season of reflection and repentance as we move toward the celebration of Christ’s resurrection. For this season, I’ve felt the Lord nudging me to meditate on what it …
2026 Releases I’m Excited About!
I try to keep new releases on my radar. A few I will go so far as to pre-order, but most, I simply watch and wait. So what am I looking forward to reading in 2026? Here are just a few: North-East-West-South by Susan …
Hello, February!
I love February for so many reasons. 1. It’s my birthday month! Yay! Not only does it mean celebrating with friends and family, it also means several birthday perks from my favorite stores. Did you know some loyalty …
January Reads
January! What a lovely reading month it has been! Somehow—not sure how—I finished three audiobooks this month! What? Probably because they were so good that I couldn’t stop listening! There were other great books, too. So …
Fort Worth Rodeo
I grew up in Fort Worth, Texas. My dad generally wore boots, jeans, and a cowboy hat, even though he wasn’t a rancher. Most of the guys I knew drove pickup trucks. And every year we attended the Fort Worth Stock Show and …
Puzzles on Tap
I’m in full-on puzzle mode, and have been since December! I’ve discovered a few things about having a puzzle in progress: Thus, puzzles. I’ve got four puzzles on tap here at the beginning of …
Gratitude in the Present
I don’t know about you, but my January is typically a “down” month. Not as in “I’m depressed”, more as in “I’m not busy”! And frankly, I love a slower paced January after two months worth of holiday activities. I want to …
December Reads
December reading finished out 2025 with a bang. Some really good Christmas books, and a couple at the end of the month that were not Christmas-themed! Let’s get started! Historical fiction: My Christmas …