Might be my favourite food book right now. Not only does it have fantastic ideas for charcuterie boards that I never would have thought of, but it has a great recipe section at the back for things like preserves, beet hummus, and so much more!
While the contractors are sanding drywall, I'm getting my first chance to sit and read in a long time. Not a bad deal!
Meelo's finally napping (yes - he sleeps upside down), so time to sneak in a few pages!
This pup and associated lack of sleep/downtime is making it impossible to concentrate on new info, so I've decided to dip into familiar stories/characters instead. Let's hope his nap lasts long enough to make it worthwhile!
The new furball has meant a serious drop in reading time, but taking advantage of his naptime to squeeze in some audiobook time 😊
Not book related in the least, but can't help it...we picked up our new puppy Meelo today!! He's a 14 week old Bernese Mountain Dog. Love him to pieces already ❤
Last day to brush up on my puppy knowledge before the little guy (Meelo) arrives! Final day of dog free living for us, so I'm reading as much as I can while I have time #puppytime #meelo #bernesemountaindog
Have persisted with this one, despite the lull I was feeling in the middle. Have a bunch of driving to do today, so this audiobook will be keeping me company. Should finish it by tonight
View from my reading chair this afternoon. Hubby fishing for dinner; I read. #summerreading #sunshineandbooks
Although I'm really enjoying the story, I can't help but feel this memoir would have benefited from a heavier editing hand. It is starting to feel like it is dragging on a bit, and I hate that because I really like the writing style. Hoping it picks up a bit soon.
After struggling to read even 10 hours during the #24in48 #readathon (far short of my goal), I'm taking a step back from reading and getting caught up on podcasts. If you haven't heard of Annotated, it is a treasure for fans of book adjacent content.
pickSo this helped me to break out of my reading slump and I finished it in less than a day. The family dynamics are bizarre and at times really sad, but this kind of memoir is my kryptonite. I can say it was not quite as good as my favs (Educated, and The Glass Castle), but definitely a pick if you are into disturbing family of origin stories #24in48
Having trouble concentrating, so flipping back and forth between Saga and North of Normal #24in48 #24in48readathon #notevencloseto24
Taking a 20 minute break from reading to do a bit of journaling #refresh #24in48 #24in48readathon
I'm a sucker for odd family of origin dynamics told in #memoirs - bought this while listening to The Memory Palace on audio. Plan to give the audio a rest for the evening and start in on this one! I am WAY behind for the readathon, but trying my best to log some hours
#24in48 #24in48readathon
Listened to The Memory Palace today while driving to, and wandering around in, the bookstore #familydynamics #memoir #24in48 #24in48readathon
Although I don't totally buy into the fact that specific crystals are able to do everything attributed to them, I do know that I love having these gorgeous crystal clusters around and plan to grow my collection of them. For anyone interested, this is a beautiful reference book and it is nice and small, unlike traditional coffee table books #crystals #pinktourmaline #greenapophyllite
So the pup isn't even born yet, but we have the dog crate built and I am continuing my pre-puppy reading about training. Need to fit all my reading in while I have time! #summerreading #puppytraining
"...there's a release in knowing the truth no matter how anguishing it is. You come finally to the irreducible thing, and there's nothing left to do but pick it up and hold it. Then, at least, you can enter the severe mercy of acceptance."
Reading by the water while the hubby goes fishing. Perfect start to a sunny day ☉ #summerreading
It just started raining, so I'm under the awning and watching the campfire from a distance. Still a perfect spot to drink my coffee and read Caffeinated! #summerreading #summerholidays
If you need me, I'll just be reading in the meadow for the afternoon #sunshineandbooks #summerreading #happyCanadaDay 🇨🇦
How awesome is this library program?! Not only can you sign out fishing gear, but you can sign out a day pass to local parks. Amazing!!!
About to make this surprisingly comfy chair at the library, my reading home for the next hour or so #chairlove
At the library waiting on a student. Little bit of wanderlust setting in. Lol
While reading about stress & trauma may be intense, this is the perfect, relaxing place to do it ❤
So I was wandering around the library this morning while waiting for a student. Happened upon this book and thought I should give it a shot. Anyone read this one? (I know, I'm 7 or 8 years behind the times)
Resource of the day - this is a great way to engage the more active/outdoorsy types, in an English classroom. Gets them reading and also provides great discussion points around what makes a good infographic and how to write thorough instructions (the book does not always succeed at this) #resources #teacherlife #engagement
It's finally that time of year again - have moved the chairs out to the reading shed (AKA she-shed) and can sit reading, basking in sunlight. This is just the first of many evenings I plan to spend here.
Today's resource is for some of my older students (and who am I kiddding, me too!) It covers so many different things, from getting a job/keeping it, dressing like a grown up, financial literacy, personal health, and so much more. Great to have students read small sections (relevant to their current life) as reading comprehension exercises. Learning + real life info = a huge win #resources #teacherlife
pickI knew from the start this book was going to rip my heart out & tear it into tiny pieces, yet I still was not prepared for the grief I'm feeling. A truly amazing novel that shows the best & worst of mankind, & everything in between. The 4 friends, & extended cast of characters, were all fascinating & wouldn't let me quit, even when the going got tough (which it did frequently.) Trigger warnings - any conceivable trigger is covered at some point.
One more for today...a book I use with my secondary students, despite its obvious target being much younger. I love how fun it is to explore a story in map form. It is a great way to get students thinking about not just setting, but how the characters *interact* with the setting over time #genius #notjustforkids
Today's resource book is Better Now - a discussion on how we could further improve our health care system in Canada. This book is particularly helpful for anyone teaching the HSB4C/4U Challenge & Change course in an Ontario secondary school #healthcare #roomforimprovement
It's been a hard slog, but in the last 100 pages now. Somehow I feel like all the swearing in the world is not going to make this last bit any easier #gutwrenching
Today's nerd out over professional resources is this fascinating book relating to Russian Mennonite history, culture, and food. I have a very diverse population of students, and this is culturally relevant for many of them. #culture #food #history
More geeking out over professional resources. This is one of my favourites in terms of expanding my understanding of the situations and context of how my students live. If anyone has the chance to attend a Bridges Out of Poverty workshop, you absolutely should attend!
Still too cold to sit and read outside, but going to sneak in 30 minutes of reading next to a sunny window before resuming today's chores #priorities #readingwins
I am such a nerd, but I LOVE a good resource book for school, and this one is fantastic. Teaching the art of debate and critical thinking skills, and then translating it into writing. So good for all those students who love to argue, but think that they aren't able to write
After years sitting on my shelf, I finally worked up the courage to start this one. I know it will break my heart, but I am ready.
After years sitting on my shelf, I finally worked up the courage to start this one. I know it will break my heart, but I am ready.
Just found this sticker at one of my local libraries - absolutely LOVE that their lending programs are branching out and now include a connection to Tackle Share! #libraries #notjustforbooks
The God-children are toast in their beds, so it's just me and the puppers for a few hours. Perfect time to get back to this book
Just about to sit down with the book my uncle Hans wrote. He rarely talks about the war (he was a young child during WWII) and I am so excited to finally learn a bit more about his life. I do know he had to leave his parents home for several years due to the bombings in his hometown. This will likely be very eye opening!
While my husband is busy packing to go away on his first bear hunt, I'm planning how to best utilize the extra reading time I'll get while he's gone. Seems like a win/win to me! Continuing on with The Rosie Effect as a start 😊
Lately audio is all I've managed, but really miss sitting down with a physical book. Going to see if this is the book to break my reading slump
I may be in a slump that prevents me from physically reading a book, but listening to Jennifer Lewis on audio? I could do this all day! #slumpbuster
Fell asleep listening to this last night and had some *weird* ass dreams. Of course, I didn't learn my lesson and plan the same for tonight. Lol
Waiting rooms suck, but a bag with half a dozen books is the way to go. My mind definitely matches the title today!
Well, we're taking the plunge and getting a puppy! Won't likely be bringing a pup home until August, but might as well start the reading now while I'm still rested enough to do it. Figured this book was a good place to start - surely if he can train the tiger from The Hangover, he can teach me how to train my pup 🤣
