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I write entirely to find out what I’m thinking, what I’m looking at, what I see and what it means. – Joan Didion
Should I be embarrassed that at the very ripe age of 47 I still do not have a solid answer to this question? I am moving in the right direction, though the bounds are not clearly defined. If I were to follow my passions, I would read academic books on…
An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess by Jen Hatmaker B&H Books, 2012 Sometimes a woman must make a drastic change to achieve her desired ends. Jesus…
This week I took delight in meditating on Psalm 19. The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day…
If you read Challies’ blog, then you already know that he is not going to continue supporting Discerning Reader. Even if something works out so…
I have children who love gadgets. They try their best to combine my reading requirements and their desire for electronics by asking for kindles and…

I’m Leslie, the creator and author behind this blog. I’m an outdoor enthusiast who writes about what she’s reading, seeing, and thinking.