Staying Open – March 20

 

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Haven’t had enough of the flowers yet so I’ll be posting them for a while. I’ve been rewatching some of Brene Brown’s talks recently. I find that revisitng then once a year is a good reminder for me. Same with the “This is Water” speech by David Foster Wallace. Remembering what matters most and what we take for granted so easily.

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Review: The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy

The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy
The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5 stars.

Loved this creative and unique book about two people who think they hate each other until they start writing letters to each other without knowing who the other is. There’s a scifi world, some fun other elements but really there’s some lovely lovely story here that’s unusual and really sweet.

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Review: Never Lie

Never Lie
Never Lie by Freida McFadden
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

another fast-paced thriller. twisty with characters you’ll love to hate.

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Review: Go as a River

Go as a River
Go as a River by Shelley Read
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Loved this beautiful book about a teenager who falls in love with someone she shouldn’t in the 40s and the reverberating effect it has on her life. Beautifully written.

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Review: One of the Girls

One of the Girls
One of the Girls by Lucy Clarke
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

fast paced thriller, women with secrets. it was ok. enjoyed reading it while i was reading it. will likely forget soon but if thrillers are your thing, this one is fun.

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Staying Open – March 19

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Thanks to @winduprobots I remembered that it’s ranunculus season so I went to the farmer’s market to get some. It is most definitely a huge source of joy for me.

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Staying Open – March 18

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Took a walk with my oldest today. I can’t believe he will leave for college in a few months. I am so incredibly proud of him and the person he’s become. Love him so very much.

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Staying Open – March 17

 

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Finally a sunny and warm day here. Grateful. Feeling quiet here. So I don’t have much to say lately.

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Staying Open – March 16

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Trying to rest and be grateful today. Love and joy is everywhere and sometimes we just have to look harder.

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Staying Open – March 15

 

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It didn’t work out. After sitting at the hospital for a few hours and getting almost completely ready, it was clear power wasn’t coming back so they sent me home. Thankfully we do now have power at home but this means another rescheduling and likely another 10+ days wait. A real bummer.

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Staying Open – March 14

 

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Well we’re back to having no power. My surgery is tomorrow and the hospital also has no power so let’s see how this works out…

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Staying Open – March 13

 

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I’m in that phase you get to when you’re a day before your trip and become super effective in getting a million little things done because you know you won’t be around for a bit.

Here’s hoping I don’t drop anything major on the floor.

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