I always miss NaNoWriMo because November is a super-busy month and writing an entire book in that month is a monstrous task. However, I decided to do it this year with the understanding that I’d write daily, but not break myself to finish the book. Because, really, what’s the hurry? For the past year, I’ve…
The Catcher in the Rye: Book Review
Do you ever read a book where your like, “Okay, so…?” while waiting the entire time for the whole point? Like the shining moment of realization or the great tragedy or even the alien invasion. Something to make you say, “Okay. This is why I read the book.” That was like The Catcher in the Rye for me….
The (Mis)Adventures of Quilling
I’m 10 weeks old. Which means that I’m older and wiser now. It also means that I’m quilling. And that’s not so great. I lose quills and grow new ones in every few weeks until I’m about 13 weeks old, which is when I have my final adult quilling. So, needless to say, I’m rather grumpy…
A Monster Calls: Book Club
A Monster Calls was the perfect book for an October book club. A little bit supernatural, a little bit strange, and—in the end—100 percent human. Even Lizzy gives it two paws up. Basically, the book follows a boy, Connor, as he struggles with the reality of his mother’s cancer. Yes, there is a monster, a monster who…
The Prayer Box: Book Club
So, ever since I’ve gotten Lizzy, I’ve been a little busy. Who knew one tiny, adorable hedgehog would be so much work? Anyway, The Prayer Box was the September book club book (so I’m really behind—don’t judge me). Of the three books, this one was by far my favorite. Probably because it had more of a…
Lizzy the Hedgehog
Hello, my name is Lizzy and I’m six weeks old. Although I’ve only known my new mom for three days now, I know her by scent. Not so much by sight, though, because I don’t see too well. In fact I depend mostly on my nose, ears and sense of touch. When my mom can’t…
The Last Lecture: Book Club
I’m not sure how to define The Last Lecture, except to say that it’s a cross between a nonfiction novel, a memoir, and a self-help book. The author, Randy Pausch, wrote it fully knowing that his days were limited—don’t we all know this in some way?—and he wanted something that his kids could read one…
Dad and His Goody-Making Fun
Apparently my most popular posts aren’t about running or reading or writing or even cooking. No, they’re about my parents. So nothing I can ever do will as be as interesting as what my cute parents do, which I’ve come to accept. I mean, they are pretty adorable and quirky. As many of you know,…
Same Kind of Different As Me: Book Club
I have to admit that I’m months behind in reviewing books from my book club. The Same Kind of Different As Me was the the July book…so oops… Although it hasn’t been my favorite book club book so far, it’s a good read. The book follows the lives of two men: Denver Moore and Ron Hall….
These Running Shoes of Mine…on Dog Lake Trail
Sometimes these running shoes of mine becoming hiking shoes (or even strolling shoes). I mean, I could run up to Dog Lake in Millcreek Canyon, but there are tree roots and I’m fundamentally clumsy. True story. I can trip on anything or nothing—usually nothing. Running on a paved path is hard enough without having to…
What My Parents Have Taught Me about Marriage
It all started with a product description. As a lark, and because my dad asked me, I wrote up a product description, a “Get your Gary!” sort of thing. But then I started thinking about it. I had written a few pithy lines about Gary’s selling points, but what got me was what I didn’t…
Adare, Limerick | Ireland
It’s two days after my arrival, and we’re going to swing around the Ring of Kerry, one of the most scenic spots in Ireland. Luckily, with my home base in Galway, this means a day’s journey roundtrip. And I can’t wait. We started out super early. Early enough that I didn’t have time to run first….
Tyger Tyger 