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A collection of notes, essays, and ideas for the rooted and the restless.

This is the reading room of The Lived-In Library—
a place for gathering thoughts, returning to what matters, and living with what we read.

Meet the Wanderlust Homebody

A reflection on living between departure and belonging.

From the Journal

Reflections on home, marriage, intentional living, and the quiet moments that shape us.

Sandy Jimenez Sandy Jimenez

2 Ways to Experience Blockbuster Video Again

It’s a little strange to think about DVDs when we have countless streaming apps. Why do I even want these items I have to organize on a shelf or store somewhere?

Before I answer that question. I thought it would be fun to share two ways to experience Blockbuster Video again.

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Sandy Jimenez Sandy Jimenez

Evening prep

My 4 year old daughter, Abigail, recently invited me to her tea party. It was almost bedtime, so as I prepped a warm bath and her cozy pajamas, she told me all about her concept. It included specific details, such as the time of day — well, in her words, “in the morning.”

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From the Shelf

Books, music, and ideas worth returning to.

  • Books I Return To

  • What I’m Reading Now

  • Listening/Watching