You may be wondering where I've been, lately, because I've been quieter than usual on social media and on the site. That's because I'm running for City Council so that I can fight to meet the needs of our community. My city, Aurora (Denver-metro area), is large but lacks the affordable housing and inclusiveness that it needs. Recently, Aurora City Council has catered to … [Read more...]
No Surprise Here: I’m Running for Office!
Right now, women around the world are on strike to demand equal pay, fair labor standards, and an end to violence against women. We’ve come a long way, but women still don’t get an equal seat at the table.That’s why I’m writing this. I know many of my readers want to see more women in office—qualified, progressive women who will fight for equality and justice. I want … [Read more...]
I Officially Have My Master’s Degree
It's official. I am now the proud holder of a Master's Degree in Public Policy from the University of Denver. It's been an incredible two years (even though I had no social life to speak of) and I am honored and humbled to have had so much support from friends and family, many of whom came into town. I was lucky to have my parents, sisters, godmother, and best friend and her … [Read more...]
Today is World Diabetes Day
Today is World Diabetes Day and I feel that it is important to share this because it affects many people in my life. Rather than expound on the causes, numbers, and long-term effects of the disease, I'm going to share the following infographic with you from the International Diabetes Federation (click to enlarge) and send you over to their site for more information about how to … [Read more...]
Two Year Anniversary!
Today is my two year anniversary! Well, it's the anniversary of the day I bought my domain, which is close enough. It's been an incredible year and I can't thank all of you enough for coming along with me for the ride, especially the more than 11,000 who have subscribed to my site and forum (which will become more active, I swear!) I've met some amazing people, both … [Read more...]
Quickie: Top 30 Entertainment Blogs on the Internet
I'd like to give a big thank you to Communizine for listing me in their top "30 Best Entertainment Bloggers and Blogs on the Internet" list! I'm honored and thrilled. Here's an excerpt of the nice things they say about me: The Book Wheel manages to inform on a wide range of titles without being trite. If you’re looking for a fresh literary perspective from an average person, … [Read more...]
What is a Book Wheel?
Over the past year, many people have asked me what a book wheel is. While I have a page that will tell you all of the information outlined below, I wanted to share it with those of you who might not know!What is a Book Wheel?History The Book Wheel was invented in 1588 by an Italian engineer by the name of Agostino Ramelli. The design of the wheel allowed for the … [Read more...]
One Year Blogoversary!
I can't believe that I've been a legitimate book blogger for a year now! I say legitimate because while I had posted a few reviews on my personal blog before I bought this domain, they had no insight and were maybe a paragraph long.In case you were wondering how I started book blogging, I'll tell you. I love to read and thought about buying a domain (I already had the name … [Read more...]