10. In the city - close to culture, books, food, coffee, shopping, history, art, music, education... 9. At the beach 8. On the water 7. Curled up on a comfy couch 6. Chillin' out lakeside 5. Surrounded by awesome people 4. In close proximity to coffee 3. Hiding [...]
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My little girl is starting to exert a little influence over what she wears. This is what happens when she picks out her own clothes. Mama's just trying to stay out of her way. She definitely has a style that is all her own. Yeah, you wish you could pull this look off. ;) And [...]
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Flannery O'Connor was not kind to the characters she created for her stories; they were deeply flawed, and in need of redemption. Ann Napolitano does not spare Flannery of those characteristics in her own novel, A Good Hard Look. It takes a certain level of confidence to fictionalize the last months of a famous American novelist's life. Napolitano [...]
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1. When you put on a pretty dress - twirl. 2. A hug and a kiss really can make you feel better. 3. Be upfront with people. Ask for what you want (remember to say please), and name your feelings. "I want some ice cream," and "I'm sad" are a lot easier to deal with [...]
Read MoreAll the benefits of a robust metropolis and yet, nestled between the mountains and the Salish Sea, it takes no effort at all to let nature envelope you in Seattle. And now, from around the interwebs… Me: As Seen On… TV: yes! really! I was on CNN! So here's the deal: I got an opportunity [...]
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This weekend, my friend Barb turned 40... Again ;) The stars came out and hung a giant, full moon for her birthday party, as we sipped our drinks under twinkle lights strung from a Parisian street lamp at Bastille in Ballard. We noshed on good food Enjoyed great company As the sky continued to darken [...]
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