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This Question Isn’t for Me.

As the mother of two boys on the autism spectrum, I have to deal with a lot of sleep issues. That’s why the question was rather triggering for me. It’s clearly not meant for me, so I perhaps I should have just ignored it, but I’m a whiner who likes to make my ails knownContinue reading “This Question Isn’t for Me.”

Recycled Post: Beloved Vintage Children’s Book Series, Part 1

Before This Small Life, I had several other blogs. I was doing well with the last one (Our Lemonade Days), but it encountered some technical issues that were too much for me to figure out. Not that it takes much to stump me when it comes to modern technology, but I had to let thatContinue reading “Recycled Post: Beloved Vintage Children’s Book Series, Part 1”

Not a Question I Can Answer

There are five people in my family: the parents and three neurodivergent kids – at least one of them has ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). My husband and I coincide in some of the things we like, but his guiding principle is to opt for home-cooked Filipino dishes, while my preference (and knowledge) is moreContinue reading “Not a Question I Can Answer”

Book Haul November 2024

I placed myself on a book buying ban at the beginning of the year. It’s laughable how I broke the ban the first month in. I kept on breaking the ban for some time until we started building our new house, then, I had no choice but to stick to the ban. I found aContinue reading “Book Haul November 2024”

Jesus Christ and Amelia Earhart

I’ve always been envious of the people who got to meet Jesus while He was living among men. Not that I have any doubt about his existence (there are records from Jewish and Roman chroniclers as well; it’s not just the Bible) or his godness, but it would be awesome to have a concrete andContinue reading “Jesus Christ and Amelia Earhart”

Book Review: Sprinkles and Sea Serpents

This is a cozy fantasy-mystery I recently read. I don’t usually go for mysteries with a paranormal or supernatural element, but every now and then, I give one of them a whirl. I think the cover drew me in. I got the one on the left. I’m not sure which version is more recent, butContinue reading “Book Review: Sprinkles and Sea Serpents”

Danny Can Have His Song

What’s a topic or issue about which you’ve changed your mind? “Even though we ain’t got money…” I love Kenny Loggins and I’ve always loved this song, but I’m going to interrupt that pretty sentiment right there… Knowing what I do now, I would have cut in at our wedding reception while that song wasContinue reading “Danny Can Have His Song”

Book Review: The Scottish Ladies’ Detective Agency

I’m always up for this kind of book vibe. I love cozy mysteries, and if it’s a historical one, it only means an added element of interest. The Scottish Ladies’ Detective Agency* is the first book in a series intending to make its mark in the ever-growing cozy crime niche. As far as first booksContinue reading “Book Review: The Scottish Ladies’ Detective Agency”

Back to the ‘80s, but I’m Old

Your life without a computer: what does it look like? I know it’s quite unthinkable now because it’s rather difficult to function without a computer these days, but I really welcome the idea. I’m probably mostly being nostalgic because life without a computer looks like the ‘80s, and I tend to look at the decadesContinue reading “Back to the ‘80s, but I’m Old”

Skills Wishlist

What skill would you like to learn? More skills, fewer problems, as the saying goes. Actually, the inspiring quote from Jim Rohn actually states, “Don’t wish it were easier, wish you were better. Don’t wish for fewer problems, wish for more skills. Don’t wish for less challenge, wish for more wisdom.” Okay, I can be downContinue reading “Skills Wishlist”