I've been on a big fiction kick lately. Some travel in August and a lack of any new television to park myself in front of left me seeking out good stories in books. Here's what I read: The Engagements, Courtney Sullivan: Following the story of four couple and the ad-executive that created the phrase, A Diamond is Forever, this novel looks at marriage and relationships from many different angles (that all come together but not until the end). From a Distance, Raffaella Barker: This book … [Read more...] about on my nightstand
favorite finds
on my nightstand
I've been cranking out the reading lately. In theory, life in summer slows down. And yes, the days can go by slowly, but overall we're moving from one thing to the next at a pretty steady pace. My theory is if we keep moving, there's less time to bicker. But even with an uptick in our schedules, I refuse to be too busy to read which is my all time favorite past time. I read standing up eating breakfast. I cook dinner with a book in my hand. I sneak a few minutes while the kids are outside … [Read more...] about on my nightstand
the lifestyle trap
Have you ever needed an idea or some inspiration and jumped on a food blog or Pinterest or a design site to get your creative juices flowing? Maybe find a little inspiration? That's something I do on a pretty regular basis. I poke around looking for an idea, but most of the time I end up feeling more uninspired and overwhelmed than ready for action. The problem is I have a love/hate relationship with the concept of lifestyle. I define lifestyle as any content from web sites to blogs to … [Read more...] about the lifestyle trap
five quotes i stole from yoga that apply to everything
Since I started going to yoga a few times a week, I've been collecting quotes from yoga teachers. They'll say something in class that hits me a certain way, usually right between the eyes, and I'm thinking, has this teacher been talking to my mom? Have they been secretly private messaging my husband on Facebook? That's really weird. How do they know that is exactly what I'm dealing with right now? Oh wait, there are these things called universal truths which basically mean that I'm not as … [Read more...] about five quotes i stole from yoga that apply to everything
i am a writer
I was in a webinar earlier this week about building your audience. And the first step to becoming a writer is to own your identity as a writer (Thanks Jeff Goins!). For over the past year, I have been writing nearly every day. I've written over 136 blog posts, thousands and thousands of words strung together in various degrees of success, and as of last Thursday, I can officially say I've completed a draft of a book that will be published this fall. But I don't call myself a writer. I haven't … [Read more...] about i am a writer
the minimalists
On Tuesday night, I went to a book reading of Everything That Remains a memoir by The Minimalists - Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus. These best friends shared their experience of converting from a life filled with empty consumption to a life of value. Not like the value meal as in big portions or double coupons but to a simple deliberate life where every choice you make you're asking yourself, does this bring me value? Or joy? This idea, this philosophy, is something that has really … [Read more...] about the minimalists
what kaly found – retirement party
I'm creeping up on one year of blogging about everything under the sun and doing my best to always keep it real. And in my effort to keep it real, I'm always questioning, seeking, reevaluating and overthinking. It's just how I roll. It's time for some changes. It's time to unleash another iteration of this blog into the world. Don't panic. The blog is not going away. Just take a few deep breaths. And no, I'm not pregnant which always seems to be the next question. But I am … [Read more...] about what kaly found – retirement party
what kaly found v. 15
What a week. A blizzard followed by an ice storm. We were very lucky to keep our power and our cars and house intact. Many people are still without power and there are limbs and trees and wires down all over the place. The kids were out of school most of the week and just went back today. I enjoyed the sleeping in part of the snow days, and on Monday it was good, beautiful snow and we spent the bulk of the day outside. But the rest of the week was ice and rain and more ice, leaving us trapped … [Read more...] about what kaly found v. 15