Hello and Happy Mid-Week! I almost opened this post with something close to what Lady Whistledown says to greet her readers. For those who may not know, she’s a character from Netflix’s Bridgerton series. I’m a huge fan and often wonder how best to start each week’s blog. I don’t want to bore you—or repeat... Continue Reading →
Welcoming Summer from the Shade
New Month, New Season... Happy Sunday! Well, by the time I finish writing and publish this, most of you will be reading it on Monday—so, happy Monday too. 😊 This month marks the start of summer—the official date is around the 20th. Personally, I’m not much of a summer person. Being a redhead, the sun... Continue Reading →
Off-Kilter: A Slightly Sideways Week
Hello everyone! I hope you’re all having a great week. I’m personally at a slight loss for today’s article. My timing has been a bit off today, too. Why? I have no idea. Some days we just need to stop and take a break. I didn’t really rest this past weekend; in fact, I did... Continue Reading →
Honor Their Sacrifice: Memorial Day Is More Than a Day Off
Memorial Day Tomorrow is Memorial Day, and for quite a few people, it’s seen as just an extra day off from work. And yes, an extra day off work is great and all — but do you know why we have that extra day? A lot of people have forgotten the reason behind it. Some... Continue Reading →
Jane Austen and Me: An Ongoing Affair with Darcy, Knightley, and More
Jane Austen Again, Again, and Again Last night, I watched two versions of Persuasion, and tonight it's my favorite version of Mansfield Park. Since I've found a Mansfield Park adaptation I actually enjoy, I’ll possibly add in Pride and Prejudice to balance it out. Sunday and Monday nights were dedicated to Emma. It seems there's... Continue Reading →
