New Blog, New Directions

 

Over a year ago now my husband and I moved from out tiny home on Granny Kent Pond to a condo in Kennebunk.  At that time I really stopped posting as much in my "Reading by the Pond" blog.  I no longer live by the pond.  While the move has been good and necessary and is turning out to offer more than I anticipated I struggled with missing the pond, missing the ability to see it daily, the ability to just get in my kayak.  Then a pandemic hit. 

I still read a lot!  I am currently finishing up the Maine Student Book Award shortlist - only 5 books left - for the last time.  I have spent the last 8 years reading for the committee.  I would venture that I have read over 2000 books.  I have read every shortlist book which means I have read every book that has been on the list.  

In some ways though it has taken a toll...  I read instead of being as active as I should.  I read instead of being as social as I need to be.  I will still be reading but maybe will pursue some other hobbies too - I'd like to run a 10k and do more biking.  Maybe I can add in weights again.  Cross-stitch?  We'll see.  

New blog... new directions