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Most Infinite Tenderness

Books, Family, Life, Marriage, MomentsFebruary 9, 202372Views 0Likes 0Comments

I was strolling through an antique shop a few weeks back when I spotted a tiny book — the size of my palm— on the shelf of a dollhouse. The title— The Embrace— caught my eyes and I pulled the tiny book from the shelf with my fingers. I flipped to a random page and…

Only So Much Better

Books, Children, Family, Family Time, Life, Motherhood, Simple LivingNovember 3, 202261Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Good morning ladies and gentlemen in about fifteen minutes, we’ll be having our children’s story time,” the woman announces over the intercom. When Markolee couldn't get enough of Mercy Watson Hubby and I are sitting in the magazine section of Barnes and Noble. He is turning the pages of an Art and Design magazine…

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Authors, Black Authors, Books, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Chimamanda_ Adichie, Chinua Achebe, Diversity, Homeschool, Reading ListJuly 22, 202058Views 0Likes 0Comments

I was stressed about homeschooling a high schooler.I watched one too many youtube videos and read one too many books.I had new stressors and a new vocabulary --- core classes, credits, electives, and transcripts. I was pushed over the edge when the typical 9th-grade reading list lacked diversity. I was overwhelmed. …