Category Archives: Top Picks

Happy May. As usual lately I’m behind in putting up my start-of-the-month post, but it’s been busy. Much to do this spring. And already May has started off with dryer and hotter conditions than normal and the threat of wildfires … Continue reading →

I hope everyone had a nice Easter. It’s been windy and warmer here and most of the snow has melted away. We went for our first bike ride of the season despite my having remnants of last week’s head cold, … Continue reading →

Hi everyone. How’s it going? Are you dealing with the time change all right? It’s been a bit disorienting, but hopefully things will fall into place after awhile. And it will stay light later, which is nice. Spring is coming! … Continue reading →

Hi. I hope everyone is enjoying the start of February. Sorry I have been AWOL lately. I just got too busy at the end of January. Whoosh that was a crazy month. We had a funeral, a move, and my … Continue reading →

Happy 2023. We are starting anew. I hope everyone had great holidays and feels rested up and replenished. I meant to take a photo of me with my First Read of the Year but then I forgot and the print … Continue reading →

Hello. How is everyone doing? Getting ready for Christmas? It’s a little bit early for me, but I hope to break out the decorations this week … and maybe even bring home a Christmas tree if we see a good … Continue reading →

Hi all. Is everyone ready for November? Wow two months left of 2022. What is November known for … endless leaf raking? I know the U.S. has a midterm election coming up that seems to be dividing the country even … Continue reading →

Whoa October is here. The fall colors seem to have come very quickly this year. We’ve had a fairly mellow week, but my thoughts go out to all those in Southwest Florida and those who were in Hurricane Ian’s path. … Continue reading →

Greetings everyone. I hope you all had a nice Labor Day weekend. Happy September! Will your days become busier or tamer post-Labor Day? Or will they chug along at a similar pace? That is the question. I think mine will … Continue reading →

Hello bookworms: Happy Indie Bookstore Day. Saturday was the day celebrating the small privately owned book shops that aren’t apart of big conglomerates or chains. Somehow the indie bookstores here seemed to have weathered the pandemic the past two years … Continue reading →