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I'm linking up What I'm Into over at Leigh Kramer. It's always fun to see what others are up to as well so come check it out. What I'm Reading The Course of Love by Alain De Botton Such an interesting book. De Botton is a philosopher who wanted to share his understand of how marriage works but rather than writing an academic book on the subject he turned to story and ... Read More
Advice can be full of judgement and presumed superiority. It's usually doled out by those standing on higher ground and often it does more harm than good but there's also the advice that comes at just the right time, that saves you from making a mistake or encourages you give it another try. That advice can be a lifesaver and my guess is that most of the time, that advice ... Read More
The night before a big change, I usually don’t sleep very much. If I’m being honest I’m kind of a mess for several days before and the bigger the change, the longer my dread lasts. You see, for me it’s the before that is so much worse than the actual change. Once things get started I’m usually excited and reveling in the novelty of new beginnings. But the before time, when I ... Read More
With our newly acquired Indiana State Park pass, we’ve been making an effort to get out and try some new-to-us parks. At just 1 hour from our house, Mounds State Park is the perfect quick getaway for our family. The park is located right along the White River in Anderson, IN and just about 10 minutes from I-69 so it’s an easy drive. We got there early on a Sunday morning ... Read More
I’ve always been a reader and if I have my choice for free time, it almost always includes a book. I firmly believe that everyone can love reading, the right book just has to find them. This summer I’ve been devouring books during the quiet times of afternoon when I force, I mean, gently offer my children some alone time in their rooms. I’m always on the lookout for good books ... Read More
