Who’s Nuts and Who’s Not? (NOTE: Some of the links in this blog are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase on Amazon. Thank you for supporting my writing in this manner. More details here.) ***** I found myself shouting at one of the characters in this book with regularity. “No! Don’t do that! That’s a bad idea! Are you nuts?” As I tell you the basic story line, perhaps you will understand my sentiments. The ... continue reading...
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I Didn’t Hear That. Can You Say it Again?
Hearing Aids: Much Ado About Nothing True confession time: I have started to wear hearing aids. It’s been a journey of denial, fear, and depression, with a little worry about stigma thrown in for good measure. But ultimately, here I am, hearing again, which is quite amazing! And this is what I have to say about the long journey to get here – it was much ado about nothing! Here’s my story… After a decades-long hiatus in my yoga practice, I attended a class recently. The hour of exercise was ... continue reading...
The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane
Have You Ever Yelled at a Book Character Who Is Nuts? Please note that I am now an Affiliate Marketer on Amazon. This means my book reviews will include a link to the book on Amazon. If you purchase the book using my link, I will earn a small commission. This is at no additional cost to you. More details here. Thank you for supporting my Book Blog in this manner. ***** This book was moving along smoothly and engagingly until it got to page 140 (out of 296) when a new story line was introduced. ... continue reading...
Following in Hoda’s Footsteps
I Really Needed This Today by Hoda Kotb (NOTE: Some of the links in this blog are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase on Amazon. Thank you for supporting my writing in this manner. More details here.) ***** I have been a fan of motivational quotes for years and have used a lot of them professionally in my writing and public speaking careers. As it turns out, The Today Show’s Hoda Kotb is another lover of ... continue reading...
I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai
If You Liked the Serial Podcast, this Book's for You (NOTE: Some of the links in this blog are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase on Amazon. Thank you for supporting my writing in this manner. More details here.) ***** My favorite part of this book is the construct the author opens with and repeats with some regularity throughout. It is her way of telling us that the story we are about to hear – about ... continue reading...
How Beautiful it Is to Do Nothing and Then Rest Afterward
Productivity vs Self-Care One of the pitfalls of doing nothing is that nothing gets done. On the other hand, sometimes doing nothing is actually doing something. As I try to tease these sentiments apart, a quote from Stephen Covey is helpful: “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” Huh??? Before I get to Stephen Covey’s words, here are some quotes from the Get ‘er Done side of the argument: Dreams don’t work unless you do! You have to sow to reap! Just do it! Don’t put off ... continue reading...
