The story of this one just wrecks me. Every time. The book of Hosea in the Bible is compelling as it is, and this retelling of that story just blows me away.

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The Two Reading Challenges I Tackled in 2016

In the fall, I stumbled upon some reading challenges that seemed to be the perfect motivation to keep cruising toward my twice-increased goal, so I decided to tackle two. Here's how it went.

The Best Books I Read in 2016

This year, I'm sharing favorites I read this year (not necessarily published this year!) in a variety of my favorite genres and categories!

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you are safe here. // a poem

a friday freewrite poem about letting guards down and letting yourself be known.

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A Coffee Date // December 12

I shared a few fun little letters on Friday, but let's dive into the real stuff today. These virtual coffee dates are my favorite way to share heart to hearts with you!

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Little Letters // December 2016

Sharing short and sweet little love notes to all the best things about my life lately!

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My November 2016 Reads

I read some great books this month and a few duds too, but I'm getting closer to that increased goal of 150 for the year with each book, so I'm calling that a win regardless!

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Safe Spaces and Standing My Ground

I've been thinking a lot about safe spaces lately. I've been learning who to trust, who to let go of, and how to stand my ground. Here's what I've been discovering...

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#COLLABOREADS: A Foodie Book

I've been veg for 6+ years now, and admittedly have read very few books about veganism. This month, I changed that! I can't recommend this one highly enough.

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Gifts You Can Feel Good About

As I shop for gifts this year, I not only want to give my loved ones amazing things, but ALSO give back and make the world a little better. Join me?

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A Coffee Date // November 14

It feels like full-on winter today, and life's been hard lately, so I'm extra glad we're here catching up today. I've missed this place and you people.

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On Feeling Deeply, Not Blogging, and What Matters

I haven't been writing much (if you didn't notice, it's totally okay) and it felt like time to share why.

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My Favorite Vegan + GF Resources

From cookbooks to online recipes, from information to encouragement and support, here are my tried-and-true resources to help support your vegan or gluten-free lifestyle!

Vegan + Gluten-Free, Living WellRachel DawsonNovember 1, 2016vegan, gluten free, gluten-free, cookbooks, recipes, peta, information, vegetarian, vgfComment

My October 2016 Reads

This October brought changing leaves, cooler temps (for a few days, at least), a crazy schedule, and a 24-hour readathon that included 9 of these reads! What a month.

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#COLLABOREADS: A "Fall" Book

We read "fall" books (okay, I took creative liberty with this one, that makes it fun!) and today, we're linking up to share our thoughts! Join us!

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What I'm Reading for Readathon

The idea of reading for 24 hours is both amazing and daunting-- I love reading (a LOT) but the idea of only reading for an entire day is kind of crazy, I admit! Here's what I'm attempting to read...

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonOctober 21, 2016readathon, dewey's 24 hour readathon, what rad reads, bookComment

All the Awesome Articles // October 14

I'm sharing things that have reminded me of the good in the world, things that have encouraged me, and things that are just dang good writing.

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