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Inspired by Elegance and Mommyhood: Writing Poetry & Link Up On the Edge #163
I used to write poetry all the time when I was younger. I felt it was easier to express myself in the shorter bursts of emotions that lend themselves better to poems than prose. In fact, in one of my elementary school yearbooks, I am quoted as saying that I wanted to be a poet when I grow up. That quickly morphed into the broader classification of writer once I realized how very little contemporary poets are appreciated in this world. Once upon a time, I had dozens of journals filled with my poetry. But that was all lost in a fire. Not the kind of fire you would suspect…
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Fall Fashion with Rosegal & Your Own Twist Link Up #12
The shift in seasons signifies so much more than just a change in weather. Seasonal changes are reflections of life and the necessary cycles that come with it. In Fall, we celebrate new beginnings with the start of the school year. We celebrate friends and family with the coming of the holidays. We celebrate abundance with the autumn harvest. We celebrate the earth as she begins her slow descent into the frozen hibernation of the Winter months whereby rest is granted in preparation for new life to emerge in Spring. Every season is significant in its own special way. Every season is important in the endless cycle of life. The…
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Introducing Drew Hackney: Music that Moves Me & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #140
I have written a few posts in the past about the Power of Music and My Life in Songs and as I have been doing a lot of self-exploration lately, I am discovering that with life and all of its experiences, the music that moves me has been evolving and changing along the way. If you are a regular reader here, you are probably aware of my newfound love for bluegrass music as I had spent most of my summer weekends chasing the sweet relaxing elixir that the entire bluegrass community provides to my searching soul. In my adventures, I have made some great new friends who are broadening my…
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The Sunday Afternoon Quarterback #3: An Ugly Win is Still a Win
#13 Penn State Nittany Lions 17 – Pittsburgh Panthers 10 One hundred and twenty-six years of rivalry ended on a rainy day in Beaver Stadium with Penn State clawing, biting, and scratching their way to a 17-10 victory over their bitter in-state rival Pittsburgh. This was the 100th meeting between the two teams and on a lightning delayed rainy day in State College, Penn State will hold the series lead 53-43-4 for the foreseeable future. There are currently no scheduled games between these two teams after the current four game series wrapped up on Saturday. Penn State would go 3-1 against Pitt during the four game series winning the last three. Pitt’s only victory…
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The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book: Lace
Welcome to The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book! Welcome! This is The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book. A while back, Nancy and I started The Bad Buy Book, a monthly series about our worst purchases. It was a lot of fun to do and we both learned something from it, too! Nancy learned that off-white against her face is not the most flattering color. And I learned that I have a serious problem resisting a good thrift shop find when it comes to pieces that fit “good enough” but “not quite right.” However, after running that series for a year, we decided to change it a bit. For this series, you can choose whether you want to share…
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Fashom Style Subscription Box Review #1
I am sure by now many of you are familiar with styling subscription services. Stitch Fix hit the scene about 8 years ago and then it seems that many new styling services started following suit. I sort of ignored the whole idea of a styling subscription service, being quite content with my own ability to style myself. I started paying attention when Gwynnie Bee, a subscription service that specializes in plus size clothing, started making its rounds into my pop up ads. But still I didn’t have much interest in such a service. Many fashion bloggers were reviewing all sorts of subscription box services extending beyond style and fashion. I…
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Move Me Brightly with Rosegal & Link Up On the Edge #162
I guess I am on a bit of a tie dye kick and channeling my inner hippie vibes lately. Although it doesn’t take much work to channel those vibes as I am becoming more and more in tune with the Universe and the energy that connects us all. My husband calls me Dharma as I start spewing off how the Universe responds to me and sends me what I need when I don’t even realize I need it. Recently, the Universe has called upon me to help a beloved old friend in need. And I am willing to accept the task as it is my turn to give something back.…
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Inspired by Rosy Outlook: Plaid & Shorts (My Current Uniform)
I am getting super excited for the coming of Fall. It is creeping up on us, teasing me with the crisp evening air only to laugh at my anticipation with the warm afternoon sun. Getting dressed at this time of year can be somewhat challenging especially where I live. Temperatures have been dipping down into the mid-40’s at night and I find myself scrambling for layers to keep warm. Mornings are crisp and cool with temperatures hovering in the high 50’s when I walk the children to school so light layers are a necessity. However, by afternoon with the sun high in the sky, I am quickly shedding the extra…
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6 Habits to Avoid to Maintain Good Mental Health
Where our bodies are concerned, there are certain habits that we know can be harmful to us. For example, we understand the negative effects of consuming too much junk food. We know that overeating and lack of exercise can cause obesity which then leads to all other sorts of physical health issues. We know that smoking cigarettes can cause cancer. We know that not getting an appropriate amount of sleep can lead to exhaustion and a break down of our immunities. However, in matters of the mind and mental health, we seem to be lacking some of the same knowledge. But just as we all have a state of physical…
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Painting the World in Tie Dye with Sherri’s Shirts & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #139
Did you know tie dye was trending? It seems kind of odd calling tie dye a trend when it has been a classic garment in American culture since the 1960’s. However, it has been around in the States since as early as the 1920’s and remained popular through the Depression era as people used tie dying techniques to redecorate their homes by refreshing old fabrics into new and unique pieces. But it dates even further back than that as a classic method of dying clothing in Ancient Asia. As far back as 6th century India, tie dye techniques were used to color fabrics for garments and this dying process is…
