Not incredible pieces that have gotten passed down, but the stuff we have procured in other ways that just keeps on keeping on. I noticed something yesterday evening as I was sitting at our kitchen table, writing a journal entry in my notebook. The chair across from me had marks on the back of it, …
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I’ve Always Said I Wasn’t an Artist
Finding a completely empty sketchbook and finally putting some things in it has already turned out to be super rewarding. Listening to some music and drawing was so relaxing today!
Where Do I Begin?
Daily writing promptHow would you improve your community?View all responses I don't mean to suggest I live in a bad community, yet whose community is perfect? There are always improvements to be made! Make it more walkable. Make sure no sidewalk ends randomly for no reason. Put in more crosswalks and speed bumps so that …
Just Pantry January: The February Update
As I detailed in my last post, Just Pantry January is an idea we had to curb our spending and go through our, well, pantry, fridge, and freezer to eat and drink the items we already have. Now that January is over, I'm back to share some of the results! I suppose said results might …
Just Pantry January: The Explanation
Happy 2025, everybody! I hope the first few weeks have treated you well so far. A fun way we decided to kick off the new year is not with Dry January, Whole30, or any other challenges or resolutions. Sure, we could stand to cut more alcohol and sugar out of our diets, but we'll maybe …
Getting Back to Books, Period, Doesn’t Matter How
I wrote a post earlier this year about books that I'd like to read, and now that we're at the end of this year, I'm here to report that I have read very little of The Apollo Murders and The Haunted Abbot and none of The Midnight Library. I even downloaded the Kindle version of …
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Oh, Oh, Here We Go!
Daily writing promptYou’re going on a cross-country trip. Airplane, train, bus, car, or bike? View all responses So!! Here are some trips that I'd choose different modes of transportation for! Just getting across the country to a specific destination? Definitely airplane. Moving cross country? Car. We did it twice. No regrets! Going cross country to …
My Shopping Spree
Daily writing promptWhere would you go on a shopping spree?View all responses Listen... it would have to be Target. Especially if money were no object, because you can easily spend over $100 in there without even trying! But you see, I would update my entire wardrobe and work on establishing some actual home decor. Now, …
Getting Back to Reading Books!
Bloganuary writing promptWhat books do you want to read?View all responses Oooooh! Well, there are more than two, at the moment, but I'm starting off with just a couple because I'm already in the middle of The Haunted Abbot by Peter Tremayne. And I've decided that I am not a fast reader. After that book, …
My First Name
Bloganuary writing promptWrite about your first name: its meaning, significance, etymology, etc. View all responses Happy New Year! This seemed like a great prompt to kick off 2024, with some neat history and fun facts. It also kind of serves as a unique introduction, for those of you who are new to the blog, or …
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