I feel so silly for not realizing this, but almost all of the novels I’m naturally drawn to are considered gothic. From books like The Picture of Dorian Gray to Interview With the Vampire, and even …
Gothic Romance Novels Are My New Favorite Thing
Why You Need to Become a Fan of Speed Skating Right This Second
I was watching a recording of the Olympics the other night over dinner, waiting for the Snowboarding halfpipe competition to begin when speed skating came on. I made a “hrumph” sound and quickly began to fast …
A Few Links to Get You in the Mood For Love
I wouldn’t say I’m a hopeless romantic by any means, but I know good love stories when I read them. Here are a couple of sweet, love-related links from around the web that will hopefully ignite …
Do You Have a Favorite Winter Olympic Sport?
I am so excited about watching the Winter Olympics from PyeongChang, Korea that I can barely contain myself! Every two years the Olympics roll around, Jon and I are fully committed. We record as much as …
My Favorite Guilty Pleasure is Back!
I don’t watch much television, so when I do find the time to plop in front of the tube, it better be good. Which is why I’m so happy to report that Revenge Body with Khloé …
How Did I Forget About the Library for So Long?
After purchasing two hardcover novels in the spring of last year, I devoured them and quickly moved on to reading a few of my favorite Nora Roberts romance novels (which never seem to get old for …
You Should be Listening to Julie London Right Now
I listen to a lot of oldies. From The Andrews Sisters to Billie Holiday, and Elvis, depending on my mood I take my pick of artists and eras on Pandora’s streaming service. But when Julie London …
My Festive Plans for Christmas
We’re closing in fast on Christmas (it’ll be here in just a few days!), so before I find myself looking back at the festivities, I wanted to write down a few of my favorite things I …
Currently Watching: Homemade Wanderlust
When I first “met” Dixie, the southern-drawling blonde solo-hiker, she was deep into backpacking the Pacific Crest Trail – a 2,659 mile hike that runs from southern California to Canada. I didn’t exactly understand what I was …
Becoming Wonder Woman
“I used to want to save the world. This beautiful place. But I knew so little then. It is a land of beauty and wonder, worth cherishing in every way. But the closer you get, the …