About 20 years ago, my husband Jim and I made the decision to build an addition to our 900 square-foot house. The main purpose was to house our preschooler’s ever-growing collection of “needs” along with each of our hobbies and interests. Now our son is an adult living on his own, and Jim is unable …
It’s that time of year: resolutions, resolves and….reading? With the holiday blaze behind us, we’re all turning our sights on improvement. Diet, decluttering, and self-betterment goals tend to get the bulk of the attention this time of year, but what about some resolutions that are a little more….well, fun! I’m talking of course about reading …
Last August I attended my first book club meeting at the Council Tree Library, that meeting being the one where members decide which books to read in the coming months. Joining a book club was a goal of mine last year, as my selection of reading material was steadily becoming more narrow, and I wanted …
Participating in a book discussion group has many benefits. For me, the accountability alone ensures that I am continually engaging in activities that sharpen the saw so the speak. When I know that I’m going to be sitting around a table to discuss a book with others, I will push through and finish reading it …
Wait! Even if you don’t, hear me out and maybe you’ll be willing to give them a try. They’re not just for the car anymore! I first tried audiobooks on a cross-country road trip. I had to flip over the cassettes, if that gives you any idea how long ago this was. It may have …