Storyteller's Journey

My Summer Reading List

Each summer I attempt to catch up on my TBR (to-be-read) list; pictured on the left, are the books on my list this summer. Two books of poetry, two middle grade novels, one YA novel, and one biography/research book. I've always enjoyed a wide variety of genres when it comes to my taste in books...this is a great example of that. Since we'll be taking a super-long road trip later this summer, I have plenty to keep me busy.

Enjoy a great book this summer. Happy reading, everyone!

Storyteller's Journey

Inspired by a Legend!

Last month, my husband Michael and I were lucky enough to attend the Outlaw Tour in nearby Ridgefield, WA. Michael has long been a fan of Bob Dylan; he enjoys painting in his studio to his music. Through the years, I too, have enjoyed Mr. Dylan's music, particularly how he has a way with words. It's no wonder that he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016!

It just happened to be Mr. Dylan's 84th birthday on the day of the concert. Like the true artist that he is, his performance included reinventions of his own music. It was spectacular! Watching him perform gave me not only a sense of nostalgia, but a huge amount of inspiration. As Dylan wrote, I hope to "stay forever young!"

"Inspiration is hard to come by. You have to take it where you find it." Bob Dylan