I must stay busy during the winter months. I read many books and write a lot while cooped up inside. I make a wishlist of books all year long, so I have a good stash to get me through.
I write in books as I read them and read many of them several times. The library would frown upon this habit, so I get books as gifts. I loan these to friends who are able to ignore my scribbles and sticky notes.
Here are my books for the winter of 2025. I will share my thoughts on the best ones as I finish them.
I also write in journals often. I carry a journal everywhere I go and keep one in the car. This habit has helped me with memories. My sister and I were discussing our different versions of a memory today. I reminded her that Donald Davis says that your story is your story.
I hope for a wonderful 2025. I plan on trying harder to be smarter. This will include healthier habits and less mindless activities. I am making an Action Board to keep me on track. I will share that when it is complete.
I also got some toys. I have been especially good this year.
HAPPY NEW YEAR
FLOW
floweralley 
Lots of reading ahead! I’m looking forward to your thoughts about the books.
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I am looking forward to each one. Can you recommend any books on writing. Love the book on Vonnegut…hated S. Kings.
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I admit I don’t read many books about how to write. Stephen King’s book On Writing did get me going on my first novel, but it was just a spark for me, not a guidebook. To be honest, I can’t remember much about it.
What inspires me is good writing by others; makes me want to see if I can do it too.
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I keep a scrapbook/journal too: I’ve got heaps going back to the late nineties 🙂 one of your poems,’Mamma’s Hobby’ is in the latest 🙂 the Cheryl Strayed book looks interesting —
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Thank you for including ‘Mama’s Hobby’ in your collection. I am honored John Malone.
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My blog is my journal – and very useful for checking what I did when
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I get that. My family’s memory is on me now that mom has dementia. Yikes
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I wish I had kept journals. It is getting harder to remember everything. I am the family historian, trying to put over 200 years together. Right now the stuff is in two states.
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My sister and I are going through generations worth of photos, letters…
It is a huge responsibility.
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I love reading, especially during the winter time! We’ve been doing some home renovation for the past few weeks, which has taken away from some of my reading time. But you’ve inspired me to try and make more time for it and for writing down my own thoughts too!
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