Some of us are bitten by the travel bug early on in life, while some prefer to cuddle up on the couch at home with their cats and mugs of tea. Some of us long to travel far and wide, but are knee-deep in student loan debt and saddled with kids (by “saddled” I mean…
Book Corner: How (and Why) to Keep on Learning
Are you familiar with the phrase “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks”? That turns out not to be true; the internet said so. The old-school way of thinking is that you can’t do certain things, such as learning a new language or instrument unless you start early in life. That sounds pretty discouraging…
Book Corner: Connecting to nature through books
Hanging above Interstate 95 and other major roadways in our area (I’m looking at you, State Route 3 and State Route 610) is a blue streak made up of swear words emitted by drivers frustrated by traffic and suburban sprawl. Residing in a busy area of Stafford County and commuting to Northern Virginia until recently…
Book Corner: Reading the Vietnam War
IF I HAD to choose between reading nonfiction history or historical fiction, I’d choose young adult sci-fi. Meaning, history is not in my comfort zone. It conjures memories of poring over 500-page textbooks with a highlighter, trying to stay awake, and hoping for a passing grade in American History. Like many assumptions, I’ve been proven…
Book Corner: Celebrating Black History Month with Books
Black History Month means much more than celebrating the overcoming of adversity. It is much more than commending the change-makers and the activists. These are certainly important, but it’s also about embracing the everyday joy, passion, and culture of African American heritage. There are many ways to participate in Black History Month (year-round, not just in…
Book Corner: How to Read More in 2019
Welcome to a new chapter (get it?) of your life. Are your resolutions honed and polished, just waiting to be broken? Or, do you live on the edge and not bother with resolutions at all? Either way, I’m not here to judge. I am, however, going to suggest some practical tips for reading more in…
Book Corner: Some hints and tips on gifting books to grown-ups
If you’re a book lover (stating the obvious here), you instinctively know books make the best gifts. They’re relatively inexpensive, can be as personal or impersonal as you like, and the options are endless. Picture this: The Library of Congress alone holds 38 million books, and, even if you read an entire book every day…
Book Corner: Families Put the “Fun” in Dysfunctional!
The kids are chasing the cat with a broom. Aunt Toots is tipsy. Your sister is sobbing over her latest dating disaster. Oh, yes, it’s that time of the year where families large and small gather for the requisite holiday brouhaha. It’s exhausting and exhilarating, stressful and joyful. It’s enough to make you wonder “How…
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