Recently finished reading: South of the Buttonwood Tree by Heather Webber
Beautifully written, this magical 5-star novel will tug at your heart.
My favorite quote from it: "Stand in your own light, Blue Bishop. Stand strong. ...Opening yourself up, being you, is the only way to get what you want most in the world."
It reminded me of this sage advice from Vol. 5 of Emma M. Lion's Unselected Journals written by Beth Brower: "...be wise, and good, and true to the beatings of your own heart..."
Yesterday's library haul:
Being Henry: The Fonz...and Beyond by Henry Winkler
Spare Change by Bette Lee Crosby
A Quantum Love Story by Mike Chen
49 Miles Alone by Natalie D. Richards
Riverbend Gap by Denise Hunter
Duchess Material by Emily Sullivan
Home Sweet Homicide by Craig Rice
Coming Out as Dalit by Yashica Dutt
Red String Theory by Lauren Kung Jessen
And, channeling my inner Pollyanna, here are some of the things that made me glad last month:
- A fun game day with some friends where I learned to play Canvas and Skyjo.
- Then, at my family's monthly game night, I got to play Dominion with my nephews & nieces, which was fun even though I came in last every time.
- I saw a Spotted Towhee in my backyard! I love these birds, but I usually only see them when I'm out hiking.
- I've been listening to and loving Teddy Swims' album I've tried Everything but Therapy...
- And I'm always very glad when cold & gloomy January finally ends because that means I'm one month closer to warmer weather.
What's been making you glad lately?
