midsummersolace

The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to Be Calm and Mindful in a Fast-Paced World | Haemin Sunim

#MidwinterSolace #LitSolace

Happy Imbolc 🌞 Spring is on its way. 🌷

I hope you've enjoyed the last 2 months as much as I have. #MWS is always a big help to get me through the shorter days.
❄️Did you participate in the #buddyread (tagged book)?
❄️What are your thoughts?

We'll be back for #MidsummerSolace in June. Happy reading. 📚

@TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit

AllDebooks @Faranae @Deblovestoread @TheBookHippie @Marmie7 @Julsmarshall @PaperbackPirate @dabbe @quietjenn @Charityann @peaKnit @Librarybelle @Read4life @BarkingMadRead @TheAromaofBooks @Sarahreadstoomuch 2mo

AllDebooks @Cazxxx @wanderinglynn @Soscha @Lizpixie @Readergrrl @jenniferw88 @CrystalE02 @Catsandbooks @Dilara @tdrosebud @AmandaBlaze @Gissy @mcctrish @ElizaMarie @Chrissyreadit @Cuilin @gossamerchild 2mo

AllDebooks @TheKidUpstairs @Crinoline_Laphroaig @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm @TheSpineView @Larkken @julieclair @MittenGirlPeach @JamieArc @sebrittainclark @BookwormAHN @MidnightBookGirl @IndoorDame 2mo

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AllDebooks @Bookwormjillk @ChasingOm @Texreader @StaceGhost @DebinHawaii @LocalTXLibrarian @kspenmoll @Sparklemn @Avanders @BethM @forestandcrow @quietlycuriouskate @TEArificbooks @TheDaysGoBy @inthegreensandblues 2mo

AllDebooks @DogMomIrene @Kenyazero @bookwyrm7 @CatLass007 2mo

Librarybelle Overall, some good reflections. I liked the stories in each section that helped solidify the message for that section. I was not as enchanted with the book as I had hoped I would be, but I‘m so glad I read it! 2mo

TheBookHippie I‘m so sorry I bailed too many “pissed me off quips” 🤪😂😂😂🥴😩🤷🏻‍♀️😝 I‘m sure there was good in it for someone. I generally don‘t read these type books. 😅 2mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig I didn't read the tagged book but previous one Calm Christmas and Happy New Year was a gamechanger for me. I want to reread every year. Thank you.

Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year: A little book of festive joy

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AllDebooks @Librarybelle I felt the same, some nuggets of wisdom in there. 2mo

AllDebooks @TheBookHippie lol, fair enough 🤣 2mo

AllDebooks @Crinoline_Laphroaig I'm so glad you enjoyed the Christmas book. 😊 2mo

TheBookHippie @AllDebooks I bailed both books 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I cannot. 2mo

Julsmarshall I listened to it on #audio and like @Librarybelle , found a few gems that resonated with me. I never would have found this book without the challenge so thanks, @AllDebooks ! 2mo

dabbe @AllDeBooks @Chrissyreadit @TheBookHippie

Thank you for hosting this and giving all of us much-needed inspiration. 🩶🩷🩶 2mo

AllDebooks @dabbe it has been an absolute pleasure, as always. Thank you for joining us. X 2mo

AllDebooks @TheBookHippie 🤣 2mo

AllDebooks @Julsmarshall I'm so glad you enjoyed it 😊 2mo

kspenmoll My “Bridget cross” is on my front door😀 It‘s so cold is hard to imagine spring… 2mo

AllDebooks @kspenmoll 😊 2mo

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Hygge: Unlock the Danish Art of Coziness and Happiness | Barbara Hayden

Find yourself a cosy corner to participate in our weekly #HyggeHourReadathon ☕️✒️🕯🛋

All are welcome to join in.

What will you be reading?

@TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit

TiredLibrarian What a nice idea! 2mo

Bookwormjillk Starting Sense & Sensibility tonight 2mo

dabbe I'll be reading 'SALEMS LOT. I need a place more terrifying than my country right now. 🖤 2mo

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AllDebooks @dabbe I hear you. I was reading that after the election in November 😱 2mo

AllDebooks @Bookwormjillk love this book so much. It's one of my comfort reads. 2mo

AllDebooks @TiredLibrarian @Chrissyread it came up with it for #MidwinterSolace last year. It was so popular, we kept it running as a weekly event. 😊 2mo

dabbe @AllDebooks #greatminds 🩶🖤🩶 2mo

AllDebooks I'm lost in

The Book of Doors

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Faranae I spent it with Heartstopper volumes 4 and 5! Very cosy~ 2mo

AllDebooks @Faranae 💙❄️💙 2mo

CatLass007 @dabbe There are very few places less terrifying than our country. 2mo

CatLass007 @AllDebooks @Chrissyreadit I think this is a wonderful idea! This is one of the many reasons I love Litsy. We‘re not just a group of people who love books, we‘re a group of people who care about each other. We care about the world at large. I am looking for mentally healthy and constructive ways to resist the fascist oligarchy in which most of us live. Is there a tag list for #MentalHealthMonday? Or for the self-care group you mentioned? (cont)⬇️ 2mo

CatLass007 If so, please add me to the tag list. 2mo

AllDebooks @CatLass007 Thank you for your kind words. I'm with you 💯 x There isn't a taglist for #hyggehour just the hashtag. I'll add you to the #LitSolace event taglist. This is a wellbeing, self-care group that runs all year. The biggest events are around the solstice and we use #MidwinterSolace running until end of Jan and #MidSummerSolace. Welcome x 2mo

AllDebooks @CatLass007 #MentalHealthMonday is run by @Kerrbearlib 💙 2mo

dabbe @CatLass007 🩶🖤🩶 2mo

CatLass007 @AllDebooks Thank you for adding me to the #LitSolace tag. And thank you for the information about #HyggeHour and #MentalHealthMonday. 2mo

Kerrbearlib Thanks for the tag! Adding this to my calendar ♥️ 2mo

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The Wheel of the Year: An Illustrated Guide to Nature's Rhythms | Fiona Cook

I love this image so much. I think it encapsulates the mood of #LitSolace completely.
📷 Anetteprs Illustrations

So, #LitSolace is a tag I created to use as a connection with other Littens, using nature, mindfulness, Hygge, and the seasons using the wheel of the year.
It started with #MidwinterSolace in 2022 to help us through the winter nights in the runup to Midwinter Solstice. This extended to 2 months last year.

All welcome. X

AllDebooks There's also a month long #MidsummerSolace event in June, with regular check-ins throughout the year. The sole purpose is supporting each other through the year with kindness. 4mo

julieclair Love this image and love #LitSolace ! 💚 4mo

kspenmoll I have so enjoyed being connected to all of this-supporting each other, supporting & being in sync with nature, mindfully observing , bring in touch with my inner soul/solace/ solstice.💕💕💕 4mo

AllDebooks @julieclair @kspenmoll 😍 4mo

julieclair Perfectly stated, @kspenmoll ! 4mo

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Coffee And Friends Make The Perfect Blend: 100 Pages 6'' X 9'' Coffee Tasting Journal - Track, Log And Rate Coffee Varieties And Roasts Notebook Gift For Coffee Drinkers | Coffee Tasting Journal

Our #MidsummerSolace event may be over, but #SaturdayChatterday is continuing. It had such a lovely response and is a wonderful weekly check-in with each other that I'm keeping it going.

All are welcome to join in, grab a drink and start chatting.
Use the #SaturdayChatterday in your posts, tag me, play, tag and share.

Have a great day 🌞

AllDebooks ☕️ Are you having a good weekend?
☕️ What are you up to today?
☕️ Where are you?
☕️ What are your plans for next week?
☕️ Any recommendations - books, places, films/tv shows etc?
9mo

AllDebooks Tagging a few to get us started @TheBookHippie @dabbe @Librarybelle @PaperbackPirate @peaKnit @DebinHawaii @IndoorDame @Cuilin @kspenmoll 9mo

AllDebooks It's my birthday tomorrow, so I have a weekend of family celebrations. Also, catching up on the news after a very dramatic election result. My current read is Elderflora 💚 I highly recommend R F Kuang's The Poppy Wars trilogy. I just finished the 1st one for #AuthorAMonth it was so good. I read it in 2 days

The Poppy War (The Poppy War, #1)

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IndoorDame @AllDebooks happy happy birthday!!!🥳 9mo

Librarybelle Happy early birthday!! 9mo

Liz_M I hope you have a wonderful birthday! 9mo

Cuilin Happy birthday. Yes very dramatic elections. I like how they have to stand there when the results are called. I started an aqua class this week, to help with movement and it‘s gentle on joints. It is so good. My plan is to increase to 4 classes a week. It‘s quite the workout. 9mo

Avanders Happy birthday!! 🎂🎈 9mo

TheBookHippie @AllDebooks HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎉🎂🥳🎈🎊🎁 9mo

TheBookHippie @Cuilin I hope that goes well!! I LOATHE me in the water but it‘s been highly suggested to me as well. Although I‘m allergic to chlorine 😵‍💫😅 I‘d have to find a salt water pool. 9mo

TheBookHippie I was recovering from a hemplic migraine attack most of the week. Waiting on all my biannual bloodwork results is 😵‍💫😅. Heading to my brothers today to spend the day just us and our spouses. 9mo

AllDebooks @TheBookHippie that sounds so scary. 🤞 your blood results are ok. Enjoy your family time and rest up x 9mo

AllDebooks @Cuilin thank you 😊 That sounds like a relaxing workout x 9mo

AllDebooks @IndoorDame @Librarybelle @LizM @Avanders @TheBookHippie Thanks for the birthday wishes x 9mo

Cuilin @TheBookHippie oh my hope your recovery continues. Being in the water feels so good. Highly recommend if you can get to fresh or saltwater pool/lakes. Enjoy your family time. 9mo

IndoorDame @TheBookHippie migraine weeks are the worst! Hope next week is better and results are good 🤞🏼 9mo

IndoorDame @Cuilin I hope aqua classes go well! I love being in the water 9mo

Deblovestoread Happy birthday! 🎂🎈📚 9mo

Read4life Happy birthday, @AllDebooks 🧁 Migraines are terrible. I hope you‘re feeling better, @TheBookHippie 💙 I took my son to the airport this morning. He‘s heading back to St. Thomas. 9mo

DebinHawaii @AllDebooks Happy Birthday tomorrow! 🎉🎂🎉 I have The Poppy Wars Trilogy on my Kindle & need to start it one of these days! 9mo

DebinHawaii @TheBookHippie Ugh! 🤕 Hope you are feeling better & have fun with your family! 9mo

DebinHawaii Went to a craft fair this morning & bought some cute locally made cards & things from new artists there & a Laotian/Peruvian fusion plate lunch (for dinner later) because I love the flavors so much. Then I ran errands, dropped my perishables at home & headed to the coffee shop for a bit to send out some overdue cards & letters. If you are an 80s groupie like me, I recommend Brats on Hulu, the documentary by Andrew McCarthy I finally watched. 🍿 9mo

AllDebooks @Deblovestoread @Read4life @DebinHawaii thank you for the birthday wishes. It's been a lovely day x 9mo

AllDebooks @DebinHawaii I've read about the Brats documentary. It's on my watchlist 💚 9mo

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Bookwormjillk

Prodigal Summer | Barbara Kingsolver

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#litSolace #MidSummerSolace

This was a re-read for me, but it hit much differently in my 40‘s than it did in my 30‘s. I loved the three stories of women breaking the mold in Appalachia and how they came together at the end. I forgot how funny this book was too. Truly some laugh out loud moments.

Thanks for the motivation to re-read @AllDebooks

PaperbackPirate This is my favorite Kingsolver so far! A reread is a great idea, but I still need to read Demon Copperhead. 📚 9mo

Bookwormjillk @PaperbackPirate I read Demon Copperhead a few months ago and loved that one too. 9mo

AllDebooks I really enjoyed this. It's my favourite of hers so far. 9mo

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Uncovering Happiness: Overcoming Depression with Mindfulness and Self-Compassion | Elisha Goldstein

#LitSolace

As the evening draws to a close and we say goodbye to June, I will leave you with one final #thoughtoftheday
Thank you to each and everyone of you for participating in #MidsummerSolace & making it so wonderful. I'm so grateful you joined my dance. 💚

And a huge hug of gratitude to my fellow hosts @TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit @jenniferw88

Until next time x

Bookwormjillk Love this!!! 9mo

TheBookHippie 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚 it was just lovely! 💚💚💚💚💚💚 9mo

Deblovestoread Love this! 💜💜💜 9mo

AnnCrystal 💝💝💝. 9mo

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The Lost Man | Jane Harper

#SaturdayChatterDay #MidsummerSolace #NaturaLitsy

Coffee in the shade of the garden. Nature coffee and a book. The only thing missing is the sea, but I'm already counting down to my holiday.☕️🌳🌿
I'm currently reading Forever My Girl and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. And currently listening The Lost Man.

@AllDebooks @TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit @jenniferw88

AllDebooks Wonderful 💚 9mo

TheBookHippie Lovely!!!! 💚💚💚 9mo

maich @AllDebooks @TheBookHippie thank you💚💚💚 9mo

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Prodigal Summer | Barbara Kingsolver

#Litsolace #MidsummerSolace

Discussion thread for our #buddyread

📖 Did you enjoy this novel?
📖 What stood out for you?
📖 Any particular likes/dislikes?
📖 Did you enjoy the author's writing style?

All are welcome to join in the discussion. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.

Bookwormjillk I‘m only two chapters in, but enjoying it! It‘s a re-read for me but it‘s been a while. 9mo

AllDebooks @Bookwormjillk 💚 9mo

Librarybelle I‘m hoping to start this today! I fell a bit behind on a couple of my buddy reads. 9mo

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We Are the ARK: Returning Our Gardens to Their True Nature with Acts of Restorative Kindness | Mary Reynolds

#Naturalitsy #LitSolace #MidsummerSolace

Discussion thread for our May/June #buddyread

🌱 Did you enjoy this call to change the way we garden/view our spaces?
🌱 Did you agree with the author?
🌱 Would you change your own practice?
🌱 Any particular likes/dislikes?
🌱 Did you enjoy the author's writing style?

All are welcome to join in the discussion. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.

PaperbackPirate I didn‘t get to read this in June, but I‘m hoping to get to it in July. I hope everyone liked it. 9mo

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Coffee And Friends Make The Perfect Blend: 100 Pages 6'' X 9'' Coffee Tasting Journal - Track, Log And Rate Coffee Varieties And Roasts Notebook Gift For Coffee Drinkers | Coffee Tasting Journal

#LitSolace #MidsummerSolace

Let's make Saturday a day for coffee and chats. Join in our #SaturdayChatterday event. Grab a drink and start chatting.
☕️ Are you having a good weekend?
☕️ What are you up to today?
☕️ Where are you?
☕️ What are your plans for next week?
☕️ Any recommendations - books, places, films/tv shows etc?

Have a great day 🌞

@TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit @jenniferw88

AllDebooks @Faranae @Deblovestoread @marmie7 @Julsmarshall @PaperbackPirate @dabbe @quietjenn @Charityann @peaKnit @Librarybelle @Read4life @BarkingMadRead @TheAromaofBooks @Sarahreadstoomuch @Cazxxx @wanderinglynn 9mo

AllDebooks @Soscha @Lizpixie @Readergrrl @CrystalE02 @Catsandbooks @Dilara @tdrosebud @AmandaBlaze @Cupcake12 @Gissy @mcctrish @ElizaMarie @Cuilin @gossamerchild @TheKidUpstairs @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm 9mo

AllDebooks @Crinoline_Laphroaig @TheSpineView @Larkken @julieclair @MittenGirlPeach @JamieArc @sebrittainclark @BookwormAHN @MidnightBookGirl @IndoorDame @Bookwormjillk @ChasingOm @Texreader @StaceGhost @DebinHawaii @LocalTXLibrarian @kspenmoll @Sparklemn @Avanders @BethM1974 9mo

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AllDebooks Sorry wrong @BethM 9mo

AllDebooks @forestandcrow @quietlycuriouskate @TEArificbooks @TheDaysGoBy 9mo

AllDebooks We're off for a morning swim, before a wander through the forest this afternoon. 🍸Mojitos 🎬 I rewatched Pride & Prejudice (2005) for Donald Sutherland 📚

Starling House

9mo

ElizaMarie I was enjoying my coffee this morning. I have a couple of assignments to do for my class, but then get ready for Atlantic City :) We booked a couple of days. I am trying to nurse a massive headache before I start my day, so I am a little slow to get up fully. Also for some reason, Lobster is on a rampage today. So, I am trying to stay out of his and his claws' way. 9mo

TheSpineView Just woke up and made my first cup of coffee for today. Heading to the barn shortly before the heat ramps up. Want to be riding no later then 10AM. With the heat and humidity I'll keep it short. A nice bath to cool off afterwards. Then lunch with my barn friends. After that, housework, make dinner and read a bit. Rinse and repeat for Sunday. 9mo

Librarybelle Most Saturdays are cleaning and organizing days for me. Not fun, but at least I have an audiobook! I hope to finish this month‘s #LiteraryCrew selection, A Thousand Ships, and find questions for tomorrow‘s book discussion. It‘s such a good book! 9mo

IndoorDame Spent yesterday with a friend helping her start organizing her place which was feeling out of control after a year with a new kid in the family. I sort of overdid it, but it was great to get out of the house and see people. I also leant them my car while theirs is in the shop, which will help keep me home recovering for the rest of the weekend. 9mo

Bookwormjillk I‘m enjoying my tea and taking care of a few things on the computer. Then I need to run some errands and get ready for a cookout later. A busy but easy day compared to last week. 9mo

TheAromaofBooks Had the best night's sleep last night that I've had in a long time, so I am feeling pretty good about today!! No big plans, just puttering around. Supposed to be stormy today, which I really enjoy as long as they don't get too crazy lol 9mo

wanderinglynn @AllDebooks Swimming then wandering through a forest sounds lovely! 9mo

wanderinglynn I need to workout & do my stretching routine, but I‘m lacking motivation this morning. I don‘t really have any plans—it‘s going to be hot & humid here today, so a good day to do puzzles & read. 9mo

Read4life My whole family is in town this weekend for my mom‘s 90th birthday. 9mo

julieclair @Read4life How wonderful! Enjoy every moment. 9mo

julieclair Our neighborhood garden club is having a native plant sale, so I‘m heading over there to see what I can find for the perennial border I‘m trying to start. (I am NOT a gardener, but I do love flowers… and how hard could perennials be, right? 🤞) 9mo

mcctrish @wanderinglynn I need to restart my workout and yoga routine and today is the day 💪🏻 although I am still in bed at 10:23 😳 I had a big sleep in. It‘s supposed to rain all day here 🤷🏻‍♀️ so I‘m going to putter, exercise, make some meal plans/grocery lists and chill out with books, print and audio 9mo

julieclair @Librarybelle I‘m trying to finish it too! And loving it so far. 9mo

julieclair @wanderinglynn A puzzles and reading day sounds wonderful! 9mo

julieclair @IndoorDame What a gift to your friend! 💙 9mo

ElizaMarie @TheAromaofBooks Ooo congrats on your night's sleep! Anything you did special to facilitate that!? 9mo

ElizaMarie @julieclair Ooo good luck with that! I don't have a green thumb at all! So, I am excited ot hear about your success with this! Ooo and pictures please! 9mo

Cuilin @IndoorDame what lovely gift to a friend. Here‘s to a relaxing weekend and an easy recovery. 9mo

Cuilin @ElizaMarie I‘ve never been to Atlantic City. Hope you have a lovely time. 9mo

Cuilin Dropped my daughter back to Arlington Mass and she messaged me yesterday to say she has tonsillitis!! My younger daughter, called to let me know that she pulled a muscle in her thigh, racing children at camp!! So I am going to visit her in Rhode Island tomorrow. Today is a rest and recovery day. 9mo

Cuilin @TheAromaofBooks sleep is the best. I struggled last night. Ended up reading from 1:30 to 4:30 am. Not a usual occurrence. 😌 9mo

Cuilin @julieclair a day buying plants sounds delightful. Enjoy!! 9mo

Cuilin @AllDebooks sounds like a lovely day!! Hope it nourishes your soul. 9mo

IndoorDame @Cuilin have a good rest day! And I hope your daughters heal up fast ❤️‍🩹 (edited) 9mo

IndoorDame @julieclair plant sale sounds fun! I‘m not a gardener either, but i always think you‘re bound to have better luck with native plants 9mo

IndoorDame @TheAromaofBooks I love those nights when sleep is truly blissful! 9mo

IndoorDame @AllDebooks oooh, enjoy your wander through the forest! That sounds like a perfect way to enjoy the outdoors in this weather 💚🌳 9mo

IndoorDame @Read4life what a milestone! It‘s awesome that everyone is able to come together ❤️ 9mo

AmandaBlaze My SlimFast has the added energy of a cup of coffee (Mocha Cappuccino). lol Today is a relaxing day as it supposed to rain pretty much all day. 9mo

wanderinglynn @mcctrish 💪🏻🙌🏻 I find working out/stretching first thing in the morning works best for me. If I don‘t do it first thing, I find I put it off until it‘s too late & the day has passed. 😄 9mo

wanderinglynn @TheSpineView I hope you enjoy your ride! That‘s sounds like a great way to start the day. 🐎 9mo

dabbe Woke up, and it was already 100º, so no dog walk today. They are NOT thrilled about that, but those GSD coats don't handle heat well--especially Pip, the black one. Staying cool inside, puttering and trying to keep the dogs entertained. Any suggestions? 😀 9mo

wanderinglynn @dabbe if you have some empty boxes, you can do nose work which also keeps the focused. Start with 1 box & put a treat under it. Then do 2 boxes with a treat under 1. You can keep adding boxes, putting them in a variety of locations, with a treat under only 1 box. 9mo

dabbe @wanderinglynn What fun! I'll give it a try! Thanks. 🤗 9mo

Catsandbooks @Read4life How fun! Happy birthday to your mom! 🎉 9mo

Catsandbooks @dabbe I made a snuffle mat for my dog with strips of fleece and a rubber mat. I sprinkle some treats and her kibble in it and she is entertained for awhile. You could also use a box with scraps of paper/fabric and mix in treats for the same effect. 9mo

TheAromaofBooks @wanderinglynn - I've been enjoying your puzzle posts on IG!! Sometimes it's nice when the weather gives you a good excuse for hunkering down 😂 9mo

TheAromaofBooks @ElizaMarie - My big secret is going to bed at 8:30pm 😂 😂 😂 9mo

Catsandbooks Today my husband and I had lunch at our favorite local Mexican restaurant. Tomorrow I fly to WI to help my mom after she has shoulder surgery so I'm getting ready to travel. I'm a bit anxious as I'm not a big fan of flying, but I'm as prepared as I can be. 9mo

dabbe @Catsandbooks Another excellent idea that I'll try. Thanks! 🤗 9mo

wanderinglynn @TheAromaofBooks thank you! 9mo

DebinHawaii @Read4life Happy Birthday 🎉🎂🎉 to your mom! What a milestone! 9mo

DebinHawaii I did my usual Saturday of errands & catch up although I had a slow start as sleep was hard last night. I ran errands then hit the coffee shop for a couple hours & came home & did laundry & helped my friend over Zoom with some org charts she needed to do for her work. 9mo

AllDebooks I'll catch up with you all tomorrow when I'm back home x 9mo

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