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Summer Reading, Had Me A Blast

Summer slipped by so fast that my head is spinning. And frankly, I’m not sure where the time went. All I know is that I’m looking at adorable back-to-school photos online, trying to wrap my head around the fact that fall is just weeks away. The days are going too fast. You too? The good […]

Filed Under: Reading List Tagged With: books, favorite things, reading, summer

Two Graduations, A Book, And The Freshman 15

mother and son graduation

It might seem like I’ve been quiet around here, but I’ve actually been as busy as an ant at a picnic. This is what I’ve been up to … I got a master’s degree! Yippie! And I wore what felt like an academic superhero outfit – complete with cape, cap and tassel. It was a […]

Filed Under: College & Empty Nest, Empty Nest, Midlife musings, Midlife Reinvention, Writer's Life Tagged With: books, But Did You Die, family, graduation

Books to read while hiding from your family this holiday season. Just kidding! (Not really.)

Just in case you find a few hours to yourself this holiday season, whether on a plane, or perhaps, hiding in the closet when family visits so you can avoid post-election mayhem (preferably with a glass of wine or other beverage of choice), here are some books you might like that have been sitting on […]

Filed Under: College & Empty Nest, Midlife musings, Reading List Tagged With: books, college, graduate school, reading list

The (Almost) Spring Fling Book Bonanza

It might feel like winter where you are, but if you’re in Southern California, like me, it feels like spring! (Sorry east coast friends!) If you’re looking for some good books to read, have no fear – the spring fling book bonanza is here. A mix of light (family, humor, marriage, romance) and heavy (surviving […]

Filed Under: Reading List Tagged With: books, spring fling

Summer Reading List 2015

Now that my favorite TV shows are on summer break it’s the perfect time for me to catch up on my reading. I’m not sure if I’ll get through my entire list because of the pull of sunshine, kids, and no homework, but it’s worth a try. So grab your iced cold lemonade or chilly […]

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My Favorite Books I’ve Read This Month

Whether book lover or wordsmith, humorist or romantic, each book will delight, entertain, provoke, and inspire. Another thing they share?  They are all wonderful books for writers. Happy reading! The Big Book of Parenting Tweets-Featuring the Most Hilarious Parents on Twitter:  From the clever gals who created the blogs you love: Science of Parenthood and […]

Filed Under: Blogging & Writing, Reading List Tagged With: book review, books, love, reading, writing

Books On My Nightstand

There’s nothing I love more than fluffing up my pillows, getting cozy in bed and reading.  Well, eating freshly baked chocolate chip cookies comes in first, but this would be second on my list, for sure. It’s an eclectic bunch. A literary buffet of humor, love, drama, betrayal, adventure, self discovery, and even biblical insights. […]

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My Fall Reading List

Fall is here, the kids are back in school, and there is no better way to enjoy the cooler days and blustery nights than grabbing a glass of wine and reading a good book. So check out this list, get cozy and start reading. Hot Toddy’s optional. Not Your Mother’s Book On Family edited by […]

Filed Under: College & Empty Nest, Lists, Reading List Tagged With: books, fall books, parenting, what I'm reading now

Look, Ma, I’ve Been Published!

Not your mother's book on being a mom

Ever since I got my hands on my first diary at age 8, I knew I wanted to be a writer. Aside from the horrible spelling and questionable punctuation, every page of my chocolate smudged Snoopy diary was filled with drama, humor, sarcasm and, later on, teenage angst. Sadly, I destroyed my first diary since […]

Filed Under: Blogging & Writing, Reading List, Writer's Life Tagged With: barnes and noble, books, I've been published, not your mother's book on being a mom, pinot grigio

Books I’m Loving Right Now

The life of a mom or busy woman can sometimes be exhausting and overwhelming – even on a good day! – so when I choose books to read I usually choose something to make me laugh, inspire me, or quiet the mind. Here is a list of several books that either tickled my funny bone […]

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Books I Read Over The Holidays

I spent the holidays swimming and soaking up the sun (with sunscreen of course!) and filling mind and soul with stories that tickle the funny bone and touch the heart, help us seek balance, become more green, and, finally, get our groove back. My chaise lounge became my home away from home, my happiest of […]

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Mom, writer, purveyor of unsolicited advice. No longer driving carpool, still driving my kids crazy. L.A.Times,Wash Post,Cosmo,Good Housekeeping,AARP

Thrilled for this piece to finally see the light o Thrilled for this piece to finally see the light of day on @thegirlfriendletter. And a hearty thanks to @profwendywood, author of Good Habits, Bad Habits, for her words of wisdom. I wrote this back in February, before Covid threw us all a curveball. One thing that I realized is that whether or not we’re in quarantine, many of our basic human traits remain the same. Once a perfectionist, always a perfectionist...until I learned that that mindset was actually holding me back. Love to hear your thoughts. Link in bio. #goodhabitsbadhabits #perfectionisoverrated #selfcaretips #breakbadhabits #lessstress
So excited to start this book! It’s been hard to So excited to start this book! It’s been hard to tear my eyes away from the news to read for pleasure, but it’s a necessity. My favorite time to read is in the morning when I first wake up, when I’m still cozy in bed. How about you? #untamed #glennondoyle #readingforpleasure #readinginbed #readingwomen
When your Mahj game needs a fourth, you do what yo When your Mahj game needs a fourth, you do what you gotta do. #mahjong #mahj #learningfromthebest #alwayswelcome #dogsofinstagram
So thankful for every little bit of normalcy I can So thankful for every little bit of normalcy I can get. Playing Mahj with my mahjagals is one of my most favorite things to do. Plus, it’s so good for the brain! (Click on the link in my bio to read about my love affair with the game and what it’s done for my life). Thanks @caritk for the fabulous Mahj goodies! #mahjong #playitsafe #betterwithfriends #letsplay #mahjongtiles #loveofthegame
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