Climate change is affecting communities in countless ways, from stronger storms and prolonged droughts to rising temperatures and shifting seasonal weather patterns. While much of the conversation focuses on flooding, agriculture, and infrastructure, one important system often goes unnoticed: on-site…
Romance books releasing in the second half of 2026
I really enjoyed writing book releases I’m looking forward to in the first part of 2026, earlier in the year. I reserved one from the library and read it within a month of its release date. I’m looking forward to…
10 books I can’t believe I still haven’t read
This week’s Top Ten Tuesday prompt is Top Ten Books on My Summer 2026 To-Read List. However, I really wanted to do a previous prompt that I didn’t have time to write at the time. I’m sharing the Top Ten…
Are Tubas Hard to Learn? What Beginners Should Expect From the Instrument
The tuba has a reputation that scares a lot of would-be players away before they even try it. It’s big, it looks heavy, and it definitely doesn’t seem like something you pick up casually, the way you might a ukulele….
How Do You Know When Your Yard Needs Professional Attention? 5 Key Indicators
Most homeowners have a decent sense of when their lawn is struggling. The grass looks patchy, the weeds are winning, or the shrubs have taken on a shape that can only be described as “accidental.” But there’s a real gap…
