The COVID-19 vortex hit the Heideman household hard in March. Ironically (or maybe not) all the books I read were about overcoming or productivity. Click over to see whether I thought these reads were worth the time.
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February was a light reading month for me. It was one of those months where I felt like I just couldn't get one foot in front of the other. Sickness plagued our house, the kids were out of school for weeks, and my husband wrapped up a hectic time at work.
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You are numbers, logic, and detail. Your eyes are deep, and sometimes when I look into them, I see a galaxy of ideas swirling at light speed. No star in there has lost its light.
I look through your eyes, into your brain, which then whooshes into your heart and soul to a place that is the deepest deep. A deep that is often only expressed through waters that have risen so high, they gush from your depths into the corners of your eyes where they spill out down your white rose cheeks.
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It was another rough week over at the Heideman house. I am still catching up on work, my husband didn’t get home until after the boys were in bed most nights, the boys were recovering from strep throat, and Hudson had to stay home one of the days due to a bad cough. Such is life.
However, I did manage to read one small book by C.S. Lewis. Lewis’ writing is so comforting to me and serves as a balm to my soul on hard days. Read more…
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I spent most of the week playing catch up from being down and out the last two weeks, which in turn left less time for reading.
However, I was able to finish one book — Emma. Click over to read my thoughts on this classic.
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Are you in the #goalsetting squad, or do you loathe the idea of setting goals? (Is saying “squad” still a thing? Should refreshing my slang be on my goals list?)
I am a New Year goal-setting junkie. For one, I love New Year’s Eve and Day! One, it sets off the chain of all my favorite holidays. That’s right, folks; I am one of the rare birds who love Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, and Easter and do not love Halloween, Thanksgiving, or Christmas. I can’t explain myself here. I am what I am. Keep reading to see how I uncover my 2020 goals.
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I took an unintentional break from writing about what I am reading. The unintended break occurred because my workload ramped up in December, and I was unable to complete detailed write-ups of each book I read.
In the end, however, it was a good thing. This break forced me to reconsider how I can continue this habit even during busy seasons. Click over to see my solution.
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I have quite a variety of books for you this week. A book on investing, a book on habits and addictions, and a food memoir. The good news? There is no bad news. I loved each book. Click over to read more about these wonderful books.
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Do you ever have one of those weeks where you feel like your brain is moving through a fog? Or mud? That was me last week. I just felt like I couldn’t get my brain moving, and everyday tasks took me forever to get through (or didn’t happen at all), which is why this post is coming to you on a Tuesday instead of a Friday.
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I only have one book for you this week, and it is an audiobook. I am still working my way through The Intelligent Investor, by Benjamin Graham, but it is taking a while as I can’t make it more than a few paragraphs without stopping to take notes. I will be done with this book next week and ready to discuss it. However, I can already tell you that I highly recommend this book. If you have any investments (even a 401K!) read this book.
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A new look at the #MeToo movement, the victims, and the perpetrators. Click over to read this unique take on how we can move forward after experiencing sexual harassment and abuse.
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I do have five books to discuss this week (three audio and two old-fashion books) — but it is really two weeks worth of reading, so no need to call me out on this one.
For this week's reading, I was a little all over the board. I read two books on economics/finance, one fiction, one on the fundamentals of Christian teaching, and one on time-management strategies.
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This week I consumed two books on opposite spectrums. One was a non-fiction book on the current-day addiction crisis. And, the second was all about the love of food (and wine)—two of the addictions mentioned in the former book. I enjoyed both books and can’t wait to share my thoughts with you.
As always, let me know what you are reading in the comments!
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This week I discuss one book that inspires you to get after your goals along with one that explores the inner dialogue of a 1920s socialite and her friends.
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I love books. I love reading books, talking about books, hearing lectors on books, and knowing about what books other people are reading.
So I am beginning a new series called What I'm Reading. In this series, I am going to list the books I read during the week. I will also provide a some of my thoughts about the book.
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No one knows me better than those who have lived with me. My parents, sister, college roommates, the family that lived with us last year, my husband, and my children know me best. They know me best because the facade I show to the outside world can only be held for so long. Once inside my home, the smile fades, the frustrations show, and my feelings bleed through my shaky exterior. The people who live(d) with me know that I clean obsessively when I am stressed, have a weird (and kind of gross habit) of pulling out my hair when I am bored, and can binge watch the Office like no one's business.
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It’s February, and it’s snowing.
Did you know that winter doesn’t end until March 20th? March 20th is the last day of winter. Right now it is February, and by my very premature calculations, we are smack dab in the middle of winter. But from the information I am gathering from the grocery store checkout line, from Facebook, and from that one person I always see at church - it is supposed to be Spring.
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While I am continually learning something new, I am also often confronted with feelings of my past. Today, the February 6th devotion brought a tidal wave of heavy emotions as I read the words that brought me to my knees and transformed my heart in the most gut-wrenching way this day last year.
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