So… today, recording KaliDesautelsReads(WritesAndRants) looks like me sitting in the backseat of my husband’s car, while he does his radiation, with my notes on the laptop on the seat next to me. (And hoping desperately that the Anchor App that I use actually functions today!!) . . What is today’s podcast about, you ask? Well,…

I have no idea where she gets it… 😜 my brilliant, funny, strong, brave, beautiful mini-me. . . . . #minime #daughter #mommy #mama #kid #girl #mom #family #ilovemykid #mygirl #tiedye #hawaii #familyvacation #vacay #wanderlust #travel #bright #beautiful #love #happy #cheeky #followforfollowback #follow #followforfollow #like #likeforlike #lfl #fff #unicornbaby #kalidesautelsreads

#Repost @shelovesplants_ with @download_repost ・・・ In this community, we are comforted & empowered by other women’s success and support – not their flaws. 🙌🌸💞 👇🌈🌱 – Check out the original caption from Florence, as she’s preaching truths once again! — “Judging other women is just a quick way to get out of dealing with the…

What does a healthy breakfast look like for you? This is Greek yoghurt, Holy Crap cereal, and frozen berries. (Don’t you love when your food behaves and looks all pretty in the bowl???) my breakfast ALWAYS involves a cup of coffee, but the hardest thing for me is to remember that it cannot JUST be…

So, I got a super cute pic of my boy. I guess I should call him my little old man, but he will always be my boy. For the last 10 years, this guy has driven me bananas, provided me comfort, taught my kids to be gentle, and been the sweetest cat that ever did…

Dinner time!! I am dreaming of the grilled cheese sandwich and butternut squash soup from @burgoobistro. There is nothing like it for comfort food. #soup #sandwich #dinner #supper #food #burgoo #yum #nomnomnom #eat #yummy #lunch #butternut #cheese #bread #comfort #comfortfood #delicious #craving #likeforlikes #followforfollowback #lfl #fff #like #follow #followforfollow #kalidesautelsreads #wooden #plating

For more than a month, my loving grandmother has put her entire life on hold, given up the comforts of her home, and slept on my couch, in order to provide support, both physical and moral, to the kids, Dave and I. I can never thank her enough, not let her know how grateful I…

My bean is back!!!! Bringing back treats from San Francisco, and a zillion stories and a happy happy energy!! Thank you, Memere, and Auntie Danielle and Uncle Ty for making this the happiest girl in the world. ……….. #daughter #happy #sanfrancisco #ghirardelli #taffy #candybaron #candy #shesback #guesswhosback #mybean #love #sweet #sweetie #sf #trip #thankyou #grateful…

The Crocuses Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, 1825 – 1911 They heard the South wind sighing A murmur of the rain; And they knew that Earth was longing To see them all again. While the snow-drops still were sleeping Beneath the silent sod; They felt their new life pulsing Within the dark, cold clod. Not a…

I am so grateful to everyone who has been kind enough, interested enough, supportive enough, amazing enough… to follow my blog page, as I have been working to develop my content and my voice. Starting out simply as a place to post book reviews, you all have made this a place where thoughts are expressed,…