Life of a Renaissance Gal
Reading… The Silent Sister. I’ve been flying through this book. I read Diane Chamberlain’s Necessary Lies several years ago and loved it. I’m not sure why it took me so long to read another one of her books. Like Necessary Lies, this one revolves around a mystery, but it’s different than most mysteries. While there…
I can’t believe there are only four months left in 2018! Did you have a good August? I missed writing these posts during August Break. Watching… The Letdown. I enjoyed Offspring and 800 Words so much that I sought out another Australian series to watch. I liked this one – maybe not quite as much…
Reading… Velva Jean Learns to Fly. This is the second book in the Velva Jean series. While I think the story could use a little more editing, I absolutely love the message. This book is set during WWII. Velva Jean decides she wants to learn to fly to help the war effort as part of…
After lots of trial and error, I’m here to share my favorite non-toxic beauty products. I never used to worry about the food I ate or the products I used, but after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, I began exploring my options for restoring my health. I started with diet and then moved on…
Did you have a good weekend? Mine was very nice. I spent some time with my mom and got a few things done around the house. Reading…Dark Places. This is Gillian Flynn’s (author of Gone Girl) second novel. This one was a little more uncomfortable for me to read. I think there was more gore…
Wanting… Sissinghurst Castle Side Plate from Anthropologie. I’ve gradually been collecting plates to do a plate wall in my dining room. This side plate is a bit smaller and would fit in perfectly with my collection. Drinking… Zhena’s Gypsy Caramel Chai Tea + Vanilla Almond Milk. I steep two tea bags in about two cups of heated almond milk. This…
Two months into 2013 already! I think time really does go by faster every year. Here’s an update on some of my resolutions: Run 500 Miles – According to Runkeeper, I ran 18.92 miles in February – a few miles less than January, which was a few less than December. I’m at almost 50 miles for the…
This week, I went with my book club to see a pre-screening of War Horse. Much of it was as I expected, a bit trite and sentimental. But there was a much darker side, that I didn’t get from the previews. There was not a lot of blood and guts, nor was there much, if…
A few years ago, after seeing Dr. Oz talk about the neti pot on Oprah, I decided to give it a try. Since then, I have become a big fan. If you suffer from allergies, or have a cold, I recommend trying it. Yes, it seems weird pouring water out of a little watering…
