by Mary Carver | Jan 11, 2016 | My Life
Last week a friend vaguely implied that I’ve been a little consumed with this book business. I’m pretty sure her point was that, as much as she loves hearing about my book, she looks forward to the day when I can talk about ANYTHING ELSE UNDER THE SUN....
by Mary Carver | Jan 8, 2016 | Books, Movies & TV, Home Life, Reader Favorites
I called a plumber yesterday. Our shower, kitchen sink and washing machine drain have been backing up. I actually woke up to a wet garage floor where the washing machine (yes, it’s in the garage) had overflowed during the night, presumably while the dishwasher...
by Mary Carver | Jan 4, 2016 | Books, Movies & TV, My Life
Someone asked me last week (or the week before…it’s all kind of blurring together, you know?) what’s been the most surprising about the book launch process. I could list lots of things that have not met my expectations and even more things that have...
by Mary Carver | Jan 1, 2016 | Books, Movies & TV
Happy new year, friends! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season with plenty of time spent with your favorite people and some rest from the everyday hustle and bustle. As we begin a new year, I know many of you are busy making plans and setting goals, breaking in...
by Mary Carver | Dec 29, 2015 | My Life
Over the last few years I’ve seen dozens of articles and posts about Highly Sensitive People. Every time I think I’m going to learn that I am an HSP, but the quizzes never prove that theory correct. I’m just not QUITE sensitive enough for an official...
by Mary Carver | Dec 2, 2015 | Books, Movies & TV, Giving Up on Perfect
For the last several years – since my cousins (and then I) started having kids, I think – we’ve drawn names for Christmas gifts. Don’t tell, but I cheat. I try to peek at the names before I draw them and if that doesn’t work, I trade with...
