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Even though I was out of breath several times hiking uphill and failed to send the second route and it was incredibly hot and sunny, I am always glad when we go into the wild together. The fresh air is always the best. #open #olw #stayingopen  Staying Open – 34
I love being at home and always forget how good vacation can be for the soul. #open #olw #stayingopen  Staying Open – 33
Listening to “Man’s Search for Meaning” again. So horrifying and so hope filling at the same time. It’s amazing what we can endure and amazing how resilient we are. #open #olw #stayingopen  Staying Open – 32
I keep having to remind myself to slow down. I keep having to write things down to stop my brain from going a mile a minute. I keep having to remind myself that it’s ok to slow down, to do less, to rest, to just be. #open #olw #stayingopen  Staying Open – 31
And just like that we’re done with January. Feeling grateful for the days that are getting longer, the weather getting sunnier and grateful that we are all here still showing up and doing life the best way we can. Here’s to staying open and welcoming whatever comes next. #open #olw #stayingopen  Staying Open – 30
After the comments I made recently about preferring books to people, I was deeply grateful to spend an evening with two friends in deep conversation for 4 hours. It’s so magical to be around people who see you and whom you feel safe with. What a gift. #open #olw #stayingopen 
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There’s something special about solitude for me. I know that some people don’t like being alone, but I not only enjoy it but sometimes crave it. That’s how this weekend was. Grateful for the time I get to spend doing what I love: reading, learning, and art. Also grateful for my people who are always around for hugs and also happy to do their own thing. #open #olw #stayingopen  Staying Open – 28
I don’t think there’s a more representative phrase for my life. Often times, as I meet new people and spend time with them I find that they do not measure up to a good book. I spent hours this morning lost in a novel that will be released in a few months. I swallowed it whole and bawled and bawled. It was absolutely magnificent. What a gift. #open #olw #stayingopen The sticker by the most amazing @brandi_kincaid
Beautiful, haunting, a viseral story about how depression feels.
4.5 stars rounded up. Katherine Center never disappoints. Her characters are sweet, quirky and just so lovable. I really loved this story that’s centered around face-blindness and I loved the element of how that impacts the way we move thought the world. I loved the bits around her making art and I loved the way the book made me feel. Center’s comments at the end of the book about the romance genre were also very touching and wonderful to read. Here’s to more books that lean into hope and positive anticipation. with gratitude to netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
This book was nominated for my book club but didn’t get picked. I was curious so I decided to read it anyway and I am so glad I did. What a marvelous story and so well told. I knew almost nothing about the refugee camps and what day to day can look like and i really loved reading this story of love and perseverance.
4.5 stars This was perfect on audio! I loved the characters and I really enjoyed the way they interacted with each other. It’s funny and fun to read. Recommeded. |
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