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 →
Why I Started a Book Club – When I Kind of Hate Book Clubs
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 →
Blind Date with a Book and Cocktail
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 →
Advice From a New Business Owner After One Year
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 →