Hello. I’m Diana, A.K.A. Halahblue. I love to read, among other things, so I started this blog to talk with other people about the books I’ve read. I post reviews, interesting sites or events related to reading, and news about non-profits with an interest in literacy. I also write about my family, exploring the various place my husband’s Army career takes us, and new-mom stuff. I’m 28 (you can send me a birthday present 9/20/11 to celebrate the last year of my 20s). I have a BA in English Writing Arts.  I’m currently freelance writing and being a stay at home mom. In the past I’ve done transcription, worked in retail (gah!), and tended bar. My son is crazy. My husband is crazy. My cat is crazy. I am totally normal. Seriously.

The Hubs, Connal, Thomas Edison, Me

Look at this!

Our held mail arrived Tuesday and inside was an airmail envelope containing the sweetest thank you note and a Polaroid of Naomi Bulger’s marbles. Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Share via MySpace Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to … Continue reading →

Vacation Hangover

We just returned from two weeks in sunny Florida visiting my parents. Yep, my husband finally got leave. It was a much-needed break from the stressful couple of months we just got through and, though we’re both suffering vacation hangovers … Continue reading →

Speed Reading Update 1

I haven’t been working every day on the program like I should, but have been reading as much as possible. I just finished Chapter 3 in Breakthrough Rapid Reading. speed reading. I’ve often thought about buying a book or program … Continue reading →