What's Saving My Life Right Now

I love this tradition from Modern Mrs. Darcy. Every year she posts a list of things saving her life at the half point of winter. (I was today years old when I learned Groundhogs Day was the half point of winter.)

What’s saving my life right now? Books of course. There’s been a lot in my life I need a break from (grief, learning how to parent teens, wondering if I should be doing more for my parents even though they tell me not to, work issues.) I have read so many good books lately. That’s the big picture.

The details? In 2022 my reading had slowed way down. I chalked it up to typical 2022 inability to concentrate. It took me a while to realize that I wasn’t concentrating because I was having trouble seeing the book. Once I started wearing my reading glasses regularly and bumping up the print just a bit on my kindle I suddenly could concentrate on books again. It’s embarrassing to admit a reluctance to give in a little bit to aging almost took my favorite comfort and hobby away. But there you have it.