This is the first year I'm participating in these wonderful awards (shhhhh, it's okay that I'm doing it in March, right?). I've seen a number of my blogging friends and acquaintances bestowing these honors upon worthy fictional people (and goodly beasts), and this year, I was reminded of the awards' existence by the inimitable Katie … Continue reading | the smashing and dashing character awards | 2023 EDITION
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| grateful | november ’23
overnight oats with dark chocolate the dusty, woody scent of IKEA bookshelves roasted dandelion spice tea in my Fireborn mug, reminding me of Dandelion Fire and courage flurries of texts from friends the crisp, cool taste of night air, under glittering stars and sooty clouds the renewed urge to create with words cousins: giggles, storytelling, … Continue reading | grateful | november ’23
The (Late) Mid-Year Book Freak-Out Tag: 2021 EDITION
Hello, friends! I come to you after a week containing the commencement of college classes and an SAT test. I'm ready to talk about books. I always see this tag pop up during the summer months, and I never turn down a chance to think about the literary gems I've discovered over the past year. … Continue reading The (Late) Mid-Year Book Freak-Out Tag: 2021 EDITION
Top Favorite Books of 2021 (so far): Collab Post with Kendra
Hello and happy Monday, everyone! Today I'm so excited to be doing a collab post with Kendra of THE PLOT THICKENS! I love Kendra's blog and her fantastic bookish posts, and she's here today to share her top favorite reads of 2021. So far, anyway! (If you want to see my part of the collab … Continue reading Top Favorite Books of 2021 (so far): Collab Post with Kendra
10 Books to Check Out this Summer
Photo by Caio Resende on Pexels.com Hey, everyone! Summer is finally (finally!) here. School's out, the weather's warm, and there's so much more time available for us to do all the things. 🙂 One of my favorite ways to spend extra time is by reading, and I've been reading a lot of amazing books recently. … Continue reading 10 Books to Check Out this Summer
A Few of My Favorite Things: May 2020
Hello, lovely friends! The year's really flying by; I can't believe that it's June already. I hope that you're well and safe during these crazy times. The world is in utter chaos, and I pray every day for healing and restoration. Here's my collection of happy things from May 😀 : Avengers: Endgame (again) Yeah, … Continue reading A Few of My Favorite Things: May 2020
A Few of My Favorite Things: April 2020
Hey, friends! How are you all doing? I seriously cannot believe that May's already here. It's been quite the April, for sure. My glasses broke (quite the experience trying to pick out new frames while wearing a mask!). We're still brandishing our masks and wipes and freshly scrubbed hands. Take that, coronavirus. But it has … Continue reading A Few of My Favorite Things: April 2020
A Few of My Favorite Things: February/March 2020
Hey, friends! I hope this post finds you well and safe! I've been keeping our world and all of you in my prayers. ❤ Really starting in March, the world went insane (as I talked about in my last post). It's crazy. I can't believe that this will be in history books someday. Even in … Continue reading A Few of My Favorite Things: February/March 2020
A Few of My Favorite Things: January 2020
Greetings and salutations, friends! I hope that you all have had a lovely January! My month has been full but very good, and I have enjoyed reflecting on some of my favorite things from this January. 🙂 Prayer Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com This month, I have made a conscious effort to start up a … Continue reading A Few of My Favorite Things: January 2020
A Few of My Favorite Things: December
Hey, y'all! This is pretty much the reaction I'm seeing everywhere, but how is it 2020 already??? 2019 was a whirlwind of a year, full of both not-great things and wonderful things, and I'm eagerly anticipating the year to come! Looking back on December, I'm so thankful for all the blessings and fun things that … Continue reading A Few of My Favorite Things: December
Swordmaiden of the King 