Hook, Line, And Sinker (But Now I'm Mixing Metaphors)

It has been awhile since a book has taken me into its maw and steadfastly refused to release me.

What Was I Thinking When I Wrote This?

It is always strange to run across old notes written to yourself: bits of lyrics scribbled on the back of flyers, to do lists, shopping lists, and doodles - all sent from Sarah-Past to Sarah-Now(Future).

The Intracoastal Waterway Claims Another Victim

Reading the article about my cousin's death makes the entire situation feel real in a way that even attending the memorial service did not.

I'm Boring, Sorry

A quiet evening at home is (sometimes/often/occasionally) exactly what the (doctor/nurse practitioner/witch doctor) ordered.

I Didn't Mean To Bring You Down

I just want to apologize to everyone who reads my blog.

With A Smile From Ear To Ear

Watching a small child walk up to my register with an armload of books almost as tall as she is gives me hope for the future.

Pick Your Reading Materials Carefully

Gene Wilder comes to me in a dream, surrounded by produce, and filled with questions for me about his auto-biography.

Sometimes Dreams Do Come True

Laying together on the couch - nestled against one another, fingers gently, ever so slightly, touching - we read.

I Yearn For Beauty

Flipping through 'how to paint flowers with watercolors' books for inspiration and references for Micah makes me wish that I had room in my tiny house for a studio.

Oh, The Strange Mind Of The Cartographers

My love of old maps and anything out of the ordinary have been kindly combined in this website and I cannot wait to explore it further.

First Editions Of My Favorite Format Are Well Worth The Wait

The book that I have been waiting to be released for over a year has finally made its way into my outstretched hands.

Goddess Of Marshmallows

Weather like this makes me want to curl up in a nice mug of hot chocolate with a great book, using a marshmallow as a pillow with my hair flowing over the it and along the outside of the mug.

A Handful Of Hopeful Words

Having a mound of books just waiting for me to read them gives me a feeling of deep happiness and stability.

Inanimate Cause For Concern

It is very strange to look up from one's reading and see at least sixteen pairs of eyes staring at you from their lofty vantage points on top of the television and bookcase.

My Own Brand Of Religion

I am a firm believer in the magic of books.

The Pros Totally Outweigh The Cons

The only downsides I've found to getting mounds of free books from Paperbackswap are not knowing which one to start first, wanting to jump into each one as they come in, and feeling guilty about the ones I've already begun.

The Unabridged Genius

The estates of several dead writers are releasing the unedited versions of well known works and I cannot wait to read them.

My Escape Route

I just want to curl up in my chair and read and read and read until I cease to exist.

I Get Such Nice Compliments

"I've never seen someone relaxing in the chair, reading a book while getting a tattoo before."

There Comes A Time In A Young Woman's Life When She Must Cast Away Books And Learn From Experience

I wish to experience all the wonderful things that I've read about; see all of the unimaginable beauty, do all of the fantastic acts, and simply enjoy breathing the air around me.