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  • Moana: Beyond the Story

    “Mommy.” That’s what my son said once when he pointed at the Moana trailer. Maybe it was my skin, my long curly hair back then, or simply the kind of clothes I wear. Somehow, in his little mind, Moana looked like Mommy. So when the live-action version came out this…

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  • 2026 Reading Wishlist

    2026 Reading Wishlist

    I made a commitment to myself: to buy fewer books and read more, not the other way around. So, I ‘allow’ myself to buy one…

  • 2026 – New Year’s Resolutions

    2026 – New Year’s Resolutions

    I start my 2026 New Year’s resolutions by looking back at my 2025 ones. I want to adjust them and carry forward some pending goals…

  • 20 Questions to Answer before 2025 ends

    20 Questions to Answer before 2025 ends

    My sister–colleague at work sent me this list, and I’m using it as a way to close out 2025. Question 1. If you could use…

  • The Midnight Library

    The Midnight Library

    A book about a mid-30-year-old girl — Nora — who wants to end her life, but then she is given a chance to experience the…

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I’m Lynn, the creator and author behind this blog. I’m an enthusiast who has dedicated my life to finding joy in the simple things.