on my nightstand

CARDS, COFFEE, AND THE JOY OF SNAIL MAIL

I keep a journal on my nightstand so I can reflect on the day that has passed or contemplate the day ahead. Rifle Paper Journal, Lake Forest Bookstore, 662 N. Western Avenue, 847-234-4420.

I frequently write a few cards before going to sleep, so I always keep a stack by my bed.

BOOK STACK

Maria Shriver I’ve Been Thinking Kate Bowler Everything Happens For A Reason And Other Lies I’ve Loved Bill Watterson The Essential Calvin and Hobbes Charlie Mackesy The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse Barbara Mahany The Stillness of Winter Helen Macdonald Vesper Flights Lots and lots and lots of books. I actually put most of them on the floor before I took this photo! All books available through Lake Forest Book Store, 662 N. Western Avenue, 847-234-4420. A soup bowl from my Grandfather’s Limoges china set. Its Carolina Blue pattern makes me happy and I put my jewelry in it before I go to sleep.