good reads

I began the morning making a list. Possible posts for the week. And the very last notation was Write down a favorite line from every book read.

The card with my scribbled list was set aside, quickly covered with all the other things competing for my attention.

Until.

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Moments ago, one of the lovelies and I were curled up on the couch. Each of us with a book in hand. Reading as the summer heat blazes outside.

My lovely finished her book. And without hesitation said, "The last part was my favorite. Because it said {and she read this out loud}…

She opened doors for women all over the world. She was a pioneer who said, 'You can do anything you decide to do.'"

That was a really good moment. The book did precisely what good books do — they shift views, elevate thinking, and leave lasting impressions. Even better? My lovely reminded me why I was inspired to write down my favorite line out of every book I read.

Seems to me, today has come full circle.