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📚Welcome to my blog - first post

Hello and welcome to my blog! I’m so thrilled you’ve found your way here.

My love of stories comes from my mom, who was a voracious reader with the most eclectic taste imaginable. Poetry, fiction, self-help, religion, sci-fi, non-fiction—you name it, she devoured it. What made her truly remarkable was that she often read books that didn’t line up with her own beliefs, simply because she wanted to understand every perspective. Debating with her was like going up against a walking library—you had to bring your A-game, because she always had her facts straight.

But my mom was so much more than her books. She was a mother, wife, grandmother, midwife, gardener with a magical green thumb, a loyal friend, and above all, a radiant spark of light in this world.

In 2021, at the far-too-young age of 70, we lost her to COVID complications.

One of her most beloved treasures was her Kindle. It went everywhere with her, and she’d sneak in a few pages anytime she had the chance. After she passed, my dad gave it to me, and inside I discovered her entire digital library: 426 books and 133 samples. I’ve made it my mission to read them all, slowly working my way through each one (I’m about 35 in so far). And oh, the lessons, surprises, and hidden gems I’ve already uncovered. That’s what inspired me to create this space—so I can share the wisdom, laughter, and sometimes wild adventures hidden in those virtual pages.

Since my dad always called her “Babe”—a nickname that eventually caught on with all the grandkids—I’ll be sharing these reflections under the series title “Babe’s Book Review.”

And because life is never just about books, I’ll also be dipping into her journals, memories, and the little treasures she left behind. They’re filled with wisdom, mystery, and a touch of magic that deserves to be shared.

So, that’s where this journey begins. A library, a legacy, and a whole lot of love. Where it will go? Well, we’ll find out together.

Enjoy the ride. ✨

Until next time, keep shining, loving & living your best life!

🌸Wishing you Love, Light & Sparkles!

🌸 Carrie

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