Back in January, I read Shark Heart by Emily Habeck, and I’m fairly certain that I will be comparing every book I read this year to how I was completely sucked into this book. While this book contains elements that are fantastical in nature, which is not something I normally gravitate to, the idea of... Continue Reading →
Making a rare appearance on this blog because I know it’s been a hell of a month, and I see and hear a lot of people expressing justified despair and exhaustion. It’s really, really easy to feel helpless, so this is my take that admittedly no one asked for. But staying focused the only thing... Continue Reading →
I obviously had to get in on this because I love sharing my opinion when absolutely no one asked for it. The New York Times recently posted their 100 best books of the 21st century – as voted on by writers and critics. I had read 10 of the books on the list, and I... Continue Reading →
Historically, I’ve been a real turd whenever anyone has asked me about being in a book club. I’ve usually said something along the lines of, “I don’t like reading on someone else’s timeline” or, “Reading is my ‘introvert activity.’” I didn’t want to share it with anyone or have anyone else’s opinions about a book... Continue Reading →
This post contains affiliate links. January has come to a close, and it was kind of a great month, to be honest. It's pretty incredible the difference a year makes. Last January we were only a few months into owning a business, and not only is January always the worst month for bars and restaurants,... Continue Reading →
My Etsy shop is OPEN FOR BUSINESS. If you love book surprises and drinks, this is for you. If you have bookwork friends who love fun cocktails, the is a great gift option. Each book comes with a curated cocktail recipe, a bookmark, and a sticker. OR you can get a whole gift box that... Continue Reading →
This post contains spoilers. This post contains affiliate links. First, I will not claim to be an expert in Colleen Hoover’s bookography (is that a word?). I’ve only read three of her books: It Ends with Us, Verity, and November 9. I honestly wasn't even familiar with her until maybe 2020, when I found myself... Continue Reading →
This post contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. It's okay to disagree. Just don't be a dick. For some reason, a fire lit under me in December, and I started devouring books more than I have all year. I think the Wellbutrin started kicking in. Plus, the end of December into January is... Continue Reading →
Our little bar has been open just over a year – a roller coaster of a year. If you had told me at the beginning of September 2021 that in one month, I would own a bar, I would have laughed. That’s how fast it happened. We weren’t looking for it. It was an opportunity... Continue Reading →
This post contains affiliate links. Before owning a bar and having to learn all this stuff, I would have assumed the tools and techniques I saw in cocktail bars just were not for me. BUT here's the thing - you have access to the exact same tools we use. And they're reasonably priced. Cocktail Mixing... Continue Reading →
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