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- Month: May 2014
What I Learned in May
Some months are filled with heavy life lessons. Other months are a bit more carefree, passing through without leaving too deep of an impression. For me, May has been a lighter month; ...
Smoothie Love
The official start of summer is still a few weeks away, but with the weather warming up, and schools around us getting out much earlier this year, it feels as though summer ...
Quotable // from Joseph Campbell
“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” ~ Joseph Campbell ...
Throwback Thursday Stories: A Fairytale Proposal
For last week’s Throwback Thursday Story, I shared a picture from the summer of 2008, taken during a family vacation with my parents and brother. Today’s pictures were taken less than two ...
Lately . . .
I always enjoy getting a glimpse into the lives of other bloggers through updates on the things they are currently reading and watching, or the products and experiences they are enjoying. Here ...
Quotable // from Malcolm Gladwell
“What is learned out of necessity is inevitably more powerful than the learning that comes easily.” ~ Malcolm Gladwell, David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants ...
Throwback Thursday Stories: Family of Four
For some time now, Throwback Thursday has been a trend on Facebook and Instagram. Usually Throwback Thursday entails posting a retro photo, with little commentary. I recently discovered The Mom Creative blog, ...
Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead // Book Review
NOTE: This review contains my unfiltered opinions regarding some highly controversial issues on which I am probably under qualified to discuss. My intention in writing this is not to criticize or offend ...
Quotable // from Chester W. Nimitz
“God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right even though I think it is hopeless.” ~ Chester W. Nimitz ...