Just Because
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Weekend Joys in Books and More: April 9th
Hello Everyone, We are having our weird second winter here in Montana, and snow in April is slightly less fun than it is in October! That being said, the past few weeks have been good, and I am looking forward to some fun weeks to come. This week, I have a few fun things for you all, and I hope it sets your weekend up well! 1.) I love authors recommending authors, and this list is pretty amazing. 2.) I have recently developed a deep love for Smithsonian Magazine, and this article is a great example of what makes them so amazing! 3.) This is years old, but I highly…
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Weekend Joys in Books and More: April 2nd
Hello everyone, How is it already April!? I feel like this year is flying by and can’t quite believe it is already Easter this weekend. This week, I have a few fun things for you all, and I hope you enjoy. 1.) I don’t understand how bestseller lists work as well as I should, but this was interesting. These stories didn’t help me understand it better. 2.) While this makes perfect sense, it also blew my mind. I’m thankful for my spring birthday! 3.) They taste so similar, but I didn’t know this! 4.) These are great gifts (with some fun book options too)! 5.) Who doesn’t like free books?…
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Weekend Joys in Books and More: March 26th
Hello everyone, I’m pretty late here, and honestly, it’s been a hard week. Between lack of sleep, a few things at work, and driving by a flag pole at half mast all week, I’m feeling slightly pretty spent, and I for one am looking forward to some fun this weekend, including hiking! The snow finally melted enough to make it possible, and outdoor adventures feed my soul. This week, I have all book related things for you, but I hope they are fun! 1.) This is an old but great TED Talk! 2.) I thought this was an incredibly cool idea! Read the whole thing to find out how they…
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Weekend Joys in Books and More: March 19th
Hello everyone, In addition to what has simply been a tough week in a lot of ways, I had a weird Covid-anniversary this past week. Yesterday was both the day I was considered fully vaccinated, and the day that, a year ago, we closed my daycare due to concerns about the pandemic. Although we opened up 2 months later, it was a weird time, and reflecting on that this week put me in a contemplative mood. I have a weird assortment for you all this week as I’m hoping to change my energy a bit and go into the weekend feeling motivated. 1.) One of my primary needs in any…
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Weekend Joys in Books and More: March 5th
Hello everyone and happy weekend! I have a bit of a theme this week, and I hope you enjoy this *little* list as you go into your weekend. This post made me remember fun times spent visiting Victoria as a child (and an adult, being honest). It also reminded me of the time someone walked into the clinic I was working in with an inju 1.) I find these videos SO satisfying. I may have stopped to watch all 6 minutes of this while writing this post. 2.) These are equal parts creepy and compelling. The story behind them is pretty cool. 3.) Imagine making one of these every day…
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Weekend Joys in Books and More: February 19th
Hello everyone, It feels like unseasonably cold temperatures are the norm for most of us this week, and I know for a lot of places, this also means systems that are unprepared for it! For us, this has meant a lot of skiing and postholing over the past couple weeks, and a LOT of photos shared as well! I hope these take you into the weekend with some fun, interesting and new (or old?) discoveries! 1.) The Library of Congress recently finished digitizing the papers of every president from George Washington to Calvin Coolidge, and there are some great things to look at! You can see a draft of the…
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Weekend Joys in Books and More: February 5th
Hello and happy weekend! In a week that has sometimes felt endless, I am counting my joys as well. I was able to get vaccinated last Thursday (!) and we FINALLY got enough snow to actually play in it. Enjoy the links below, and I’ll be with you next Wednesday with another installment in my Miss Marple reread, The Body in the Library. 1.) My old roommate had this book, and it made me laugh every time. Apparently there are sequels too. If you want to see some of the images in the book, this blog has a few of them. 2.) It’s not too late to think about Valentine’s…
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Weekend Joys in Books and More: January 29th
Hello everyone! First things first, HOW is it almost February already? This past week went by incredibly fast. I feel like I’m always on the verge of having everything unravel underneath me these days, so a lot of the things I have to share below are more about holding it together than anything else. 1.) This is one of the sweetest and most honest biographies (about a dog) I have ever read. 2.) This had some of the more interesting questions I have seen about reading and returned what felt like a realistic result 3.) I don’t know if I have fully shared my undying love for Rupaul’s Drag Race…
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Weekend Joys in Books and More: January 22nd
Happy Friday! This week has been a bit of a rollercoaster, and I’m finding my wanderlust kicking in despite the fact that I can’t go anywhere right now! Going into the weekend, I hope you enjoy this eclectic collection of reads, watches and lists. 1.) This story about a thru-hiker mystery on the Appalachian trail come to an interesting and uncomfortable resolution, but it is a good read! It also reminded me of the excellent book, The Stranger in The Woods. 2.) On a similar note, you can hike the PCT through the eyes of many hikers HERE. These are quite addicting and fun to compare! 3.) Do you ever…
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Weekend Joys in Books and More: January 15th
Happy Friday! I know that I have certainly been shaken by what is happening in the US over the past few weeks. It is a lot to process, and I am trying to take as much time as I can to give both myself and those around me grace as we process the almost insane amount of baggage we are being handed. This week, I have 5 things to help you start your weekend off in the best frame of mind possible. 1.) When I get tense at night and have trouble sleeping, I tend to lean towards soothing audiobooks. My go to is Lord of the Rings, and I…
