Reading
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The Joy of Getting Lost: Books and Painting as My Escapes
Books: My Portal to Other Worlds There’s something magical about getting lost in a book. The ability to escape into different worlds, live through varied characters, and experience emotions and adventures through the pages is unparalleled. Serena Akeroyd (G.A. Mazurke)… Continue reading
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Reading
What activities do you lose yourself in? Always reading. I spend free time reading. I use reading to decompress. Honestly, if you see me sitting still for more than five minutes, I’m probably reading. Waiting in line? I’m reading. Reading… Continue reading
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Echoes of Wisdom: Book Quotes That Resonate
In the pages of our favorite books, we often find passages that speak directly to our souls. Whether it’s a nugget of wisdom, a humorous quip, or a poignant reflection, these words have the power to resonate deeply within us.… Continue reading
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The Power of Fiction: Exploring the Love for Characters in Books and TV Shows
In the vast landscape of fiction, there exists a special bond between readers/viewers and the characters they encounter. It’s a connection that transcends the pages of a book or the pixels on a screen, weaving its way into our hearts… Continue reading
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Rediscovered Delights: The Magic of Surprise Book Mail
Tonight I got home and found a delivery for me. It was from The Story of My Life Bookstore. I couldn’t remember ordering anything. Because my husband has been out of work, I stopped ordering anything for myself, especially books.… Continue reading
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Here We Go Again
I’d love to hear you’re fun things, or or favorites within mine. Please share with me! Continue reading
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Ever Feel Like You’re Repeating Yourself
I swear that some of these prompts make me feel redundant. I can only tell y’all how much I like reading and painting. I don’t have much leisure time as it were. I spend the little I have reading or… Continue reading
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Motivation and Goals
I jump into new projects with so much enthusiasm. I spend a few days or weeks super excited and ambitious. Unfortunately, that rarely lasts. Then I have these projects that I want nothing to do with anymore. That I have no… Continue reading
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Reading Trackers
In 2023 I set a goal to read 555 books. I didn’t make it. I read 391 books. Now, I know that part of that is because the books I read average out at about 312 pages, but in 2023… Continue reading
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Ideal self-care day
A quiet morning that starts whenever my body decides it is time to get up. Probably sometime between seven and eight, just because I’ve been conditioned against sleeping in. Coffee on the porch with a good book. A long bath… Continue reading
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