Book Report: The 13th Floor
For my next read, I chose The 13th Floor by Jack Steen. This asylum has always had a missing floor. The thirteenth. Every Halloween, the building unlocks the door, and this time, it was my turn for an invite. I…
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Showing Up
There are a lot of things I hope my kids remember when they look back on their childhood. Not the perfectly clean house.Not the perfectly planned holidays.Not even the perfectly worded advice. I just hope they remember that we showed…
Book report: A Welcome Reunion
Oh my! Janie from The Perfect Child is back in Lucinda Berry’s short story A Welcome Reunion. Janie is the last person Hannah and Christopher Bauer want to see again. But Janie’s moved back to Clarksville. She’s no longer the…
Book Report: Forget You Saw Her
Ask for Andrea was by far the best book I’ve ever read. So, I just had to pick up Noelle West Ihli’s standalone prequel, Forget You Saw Her. I was not disappointed. This book was so emotional and had me…
Rooted in Something Greater: Our Easter Weekend
Easter always seems to arrive wrapped in soft light, fresh beginnings, and just a little bit of chaos—in the best way. This year was no different, and as simple as some of the moments were, they felt especially meaningful. We…
When the Hugs Get Shorter
Sometimes, you hug your child not to comfort them, but to comfort yourself. I read that the other day, and it stopped me. Not because of one specific moment—but because of all the moments that aren’t happening as much anymore.…
Book Report: Ask for Andrea
I really enjoyed the last book I read by Noelle W Ihli. So, for my next read, I chose Ask for Andrea. Meghan, Brecia, and Skye share one chilling connection: they were all murdered by the same man—a charming predator…
Food Edition: Oven-Fried Chicken
I got this recipe from the Food Network, courtesy of Ina Garten. I did tweak it a little, however. So the recipe and instructions below are my take on her recipe. The whole family had been craving some fried chicken.…
Book Report: The House Across The Lake
For my next read, I went back to Riley Sager for The House Across the Lake. I really do enjoy his writing. I really do enjoy his writing—not because it’s simple, but because it pulls you in so effortlessly. His…