Remember that movie Freaky Friday? I loved it when I was little (the original version with Jodie Foster). I even used to daydream about switching lives with someone else. No, I wasn’t an unhappy child–I was just craving adventure! Brought … Continue reading
What was the last really good book you read? You know, the kind of book that you just fly through, even though it’s 400 pages long. The one whose characters seem so real that you cry when they cry, and … Continue reading
Can you believe it’s July already? I’m trying not to think about it. June was relaxing, but July is going to fly by. I’ll be out of town a total of 15 days in July, and as soon as I … Continue reading
One of the first reading strategies my first-graders learn is to make connections. So, for today’s Top Ten Tuesday (hosted by The Broke and the Bookish), I’m going to make a couple connections myself (ten, to be exact). Here are … Continue reading
I fell into the trap. I read the infamous Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James. Generally, when a book is getting a lot of press, I try to read it just so that I can form my own opinion … Continue reading
I LOVE SUMMER! Having just finished my first year of teaching, and wondering in August, then again in October, then in December, January, and once again in March if I was even going to survive the year, much less bring … Continue reading
My all-time favorite reading spot is the beach. When B and I go to the beach, I spend the entire day reading, while he snorkels and naps. It’s the perfect combination. Here are some of my favorite beach reads… Top … Continue reading
Tammy and I attended our first photography class together on Friday. We learned a lot, and this morning we took Delilah out for a photo shoot. Here’s what we learned about shutter speeds: As you can see, by taking these … Continue reading
My book club chose to read The Postmistress by Sarah Blake for our June meeting. The timing was perfect when my grandma gave me a copy of the book in March along with her high praise. Sarah Blake was a … Continue reading
Dear Readers, In February 2011, when I wrote my first post on Sharing Closet Space, I was engaged, planning a wedding, and ready to share all things marriage- and wedding-related. I came up with the a metaphor about learning how … Continue reading
I wrote recently about my Hamburger Salad, which is one of my go-to meals when B and I decide to “do our own thing” for a meal. I’d like to share one of my other faves when I’m cooking solo. … Continue reading
Kansas City does Memorial Day Weekend the right way. This year, we celebrated in style. (And with Tammy in hand.) On Sunday night, we kicked off the holiday with… Celebration at the Station Fifty thousand Kansas-Citians came out for this … Continue reading
