Something that makes my life better than average - Cherry, working out when I please- because I am a SAHM and I can afford to hit the gym whenever I wish! Oh yeah!Something that excites me - Good music (Bad Habits on repeat currently), dancing, working outSomething that challenges me - perseveranceSomething that keeps me … Continue reading Root Chakra Tune up
Tag: Books
Beauty in the Broken Places -A book review
I am not sure what lead me to this book, boy am I glad I read it. It is a memoir written by Allison Pataki. What I loved about the book is that it is tight and moves forward quickly. She is such a gifted writer, a lot is packed in a few words. I … Continue reading Beauty in the Broken Places -A book review
Genius Minds
My mother did not study past 6th or 8th grade, I am not sure. She was very sharp and a genius at Math. As the story goes, my educated grandparents, my highly educated relatives were gathered in the social room for an evening of puzzles and riddles. My mom had been relegated to the kitchen … Continue reading Genius Minds
Carnegie’s Maid – A book review
My rating - 5/5. This book by Marie Benedict is based on Andrew Carnegie's life trajectory. It also follows Clara Kelly who is Carnegie's maid, and paints a picture of her life as well. Clara is an immigrant who is fiercely ambitious much like Carnegie. By telling us Clara's story, the author tells us about … Continue reading Carnegie’s Maid – A book review
The Stranger in the Woods – A book review
My rating - 5/5. This is a memoir of Christopher Knight written by Michael Finkel. Knight vanished from the world in his 20 s, only to reappear after almost two decades. His family did not lodge a missing person report and there was no one really looking for him. So, why did he reappear and … Continue reading The Stranger in the Woods – A book review
The Alice Network – A book review
You know the drill by now my dear readers. If I am absent, it means I have been reading. I just finished The Alice Network by Kate Quinn and it was a wonderful book which brings me to the next order of business, the rating. **My rating - 4/5. The book allowed me to enter … Continue reading The Alice Network – A book review
The girl who wrote in silk – A book review
My rating - 5/5. This is my first historical fiction ever and I am glad I chose this book to get started on this genre. This is a heavy book. I could not read it continuously without putting it down every now and then. The book messed up my head and played with my emotions … Continue reading The girl who wrote in silk – A book review
An Artist Date with myself – 2
Did you see my previous artist date? I had another date with myself today. This is a picture of the Majestic Oak that stands tall in my yard. It has a bird house and a suet holder and is a joy to look at. As you all know, I do not have a degree in … Continue reading An Artist Date with myself – 2
The Midnight Library – A book review
Hey Ya'll, You do not know much about me, do you? I live and work in a small rural town where I grew up. All my friends went to far away lands after graduation, but I decided to stay put because I love my town very much. Every nook and cranny has a story that … Continue reading The Midnight Library – A book review
Think Like a Monk – A book review
I would rate this book a 5/5. It is a 500 odd page book. I can usually finish a book in 3 days but this one took longer since I had to contemplate as it is chock full of wisdom. I use a digital reading app to checkout books from my library. The app is … Continue reading Think Like a Monk – A book review
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