Newsletters
Saturdays are for my Reading Room Newsletter. I spill a little about my week, serve up three top-tier recs (art, music, literature), add in two Shelf Aesthetics & Bookish Finds, and leave you with a question that’s perfect for journaling—or stirring the pot at a book club.
Reading Room Weekly XII
This week, I used my birthday money as a little excuse to slow down and spend some time browsing pre-loved handbags and shoulder bags—and it turned out to be such a comforting, unexpectedly joyful wa…
Reading Room Weekly XI
Since my last newsletter, I’ve been thinking a lot about a form of art that always seems to catch my attention—especially when I’m out on a road trip. It’s the kind that doesn’t hang in a gallery or …
Reading Room Weekly X
Since my last weekly newsletter, my husband and I spent some time in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Reading Room Weekly IX
Easter came and went quickly this year. I used Jell-O to color some eggs, which gave them a soft pink tint, and we had a meal with Mom.
Reading Room Weekly VIII
This week turned into an unexpected adventure. Early in the week, we set out on a drive. I thought I’d snap a few photos of old buildings, but it quickly became something more meaningful, a…
Reading Room Weekly VII
We recently spent time in Wapakoneta, OH. It’s the charming little town where Neil Armstrong grew up—a place that quietly celebrates both small moments and big dreams.
Reading Room Weekly VI
We’ve been attending many art exhibitions, and somewhere along the way, I found myself feeling inspired to paint again. Being around so much creativity has a way of doing that—it kind of nudges you b…
Reading Room Weekly V
March always seems to hurry along as if it knows spring is waiting just around the corner. Here, these winter weeks carry a mixture of moods—soft hints of warmth, the scent of thawing earth, and som…
Reading Room Weekly IV
This past weekend, we had the pleasure of touring the historic Riley Home. Captain James Riley remains one of the most fascinating figures. He is best known for his remarkable memoir, Sufferings in A…
