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  • Burn bright

    National Book Lovers day was August 9. I don’t care for these made-up holidays, usually. In fact, I rather despise some of them (Star Wars Day, I’m looking at you).… Read more

  • Failing the year away

    My year of failing continues. Okay, it’s actually been a lifetime of failing. But that’s okay. Really. It’s human — and I’m certain I’m still a human. Over the past… Read more

  • Dueling Libraries

    A little over a year ago, I finally started taking advantage of my local libraries — yes, there were two available to me (Weber and Davis County). The Weber County… Read more

  • Failure is totally an option — go ahead and embrace it

    Failure has traditionally been the scariest f-word in my book. Combine it with that other frightening f-word, fear, and you have the plot line of my life up until about… Read more

  • The lie that tells the truth

    By now you’ve probably heard the controversy surrounding The Black Witch by Laurie Forest. If you’ve been under a YA-lit rock, here’s a quick summary: an early reader went through… Read more

  • What?! You haven’t read that?!

    Bosslady posted a link to the trailer for IT. I commented that maybe I should read the book. Her response was, “What?! You haven’t?!” Reading The Stand at 13 and… Read more

  • What’s the word for that?

    This is the excerpt for your very first post. Read more

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I’m Amy, a minimalist and simple living enthusiast who has dedicated her life to living with less and finding joy in the simple things. Through this blog, I aim to share my expertise, insights, and experiences. Join me on this journey as we explore the world of slow, purposeful living together!

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