Since being released late last year, Concussion by Jeanne Marie Laskas has made quite a splash. In addition to the book, it has become an award-winning movie - one that I saw not long ago. Having seen the movie, I thought I knew what I was getting into when I finally decided to pick up the book but I soon learned that the movie did not do justice to it (as is usually … [Read more...]
Review: The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck
A while back, I reviewed You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero, which I absolutely loved, as did Tamara from Traveling With T. So when Tamara told me that this book complements it, I knew I had to read it. I took me a while but boy, did I need it. Let me back up a little here. I am one of those people who doesn't drink more than the one glass of wine at work events because I … [Read more...]
How to Declutter, Tidy Up, and Get Happy
When it comes to cleaning, I think I hate it as much as the average person with an aversion to it. It pains me to vacuum and mopping is pretty much unheard of (luckily my husband doesn't feel the same way). But when it comes to organizing and tidying, I love it. I can spend hours reorganizing my bookshelves and my closet and was that child who actually wanted to … [Read more...]
Could You Be Happier? Maybe You Need a Happiness Project
If you were to ask me if I was happy when I first started reading The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin, I would have said yes. I have a great husband, great friends, a job that I like, and a comfortable life. Still, there are days when I curse the day ahead simply because the sun had to rise and I have to get up and face the it. This is usually when the guilt kicks in … [Read more...]
Are You Guilty of ‘America’s Original Sin’?
Do white Christians play a role in perpetuating racism in America and, if so, what can be done about it? These are the questions Jim Wallis explores in his latest book, America's Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege, and the Bridge to a New America. In it, he explains why racism is incompatible with Christianity and that it's time for white Christians to work to end … [Read more...]