Heart-on-sleeve post here, guys. And I will warn you, I don’t normally put my heart on my sleeve. But it’s been really hard lately, after I realized it’s been over a year now trying everything…
We Ought to Encourage Young Writers, not Discourage Them!
I can’t remember a time I haven’t wanted to be a writer. I have lots of hobbies, many things I like to do, but writing–writing has always been my passion. It didn’t matter what Mom…
11 Simple Ways to Make Your Day Better (Even When You Have a Headache)
Last week was Migraine Week for me. Never a good week. And half the time I had something I had to leave the house for–work, appointments in The City, et cetera–so all week I was…
Why I Can’t Stop Journaling
If I stopped carrying my journal everywhere with me, I would lose a quintessential part of myself. My friends can tell you that I always carry my journal with me; and if it’s not in…
Headaches, Take Two
I realized recently that since I last posted an update, it has been almost three months. I’ve been keeping up my list, adding this and that, writing about one thing we’ve tried, and another, and…
Happiness Comes With a Hardcover: Book Necklace Giveaway! {Closed}
I think all of us dream about carrying a bookshelf around with us. Not literally, of course, but something more like the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella-“Now where did I put that book? Oh! Here it…
Trying My Hand at Moussaka
Moussaka. What is it? Lots of potatoes and eggplant, meat and a custard-ish topping, all cooked together with grated cheese, lots of time, a little bit of wine and a good deal of love. Sounds…
The Best Things Come with Bacon: Sour Cherry Pie with Bacon Crumb Crust
Skinny people are easier to kidnap. . . stay safe: Eat pies! Click To Tweet Cherry pie is my favorite kind of pie. I mean-if you can have a favorite kind of pie. It has…
Cameras, Clothes, Northern Ireland, and Blue Hair: An Interview with The Clothes Horse
Today I’m sharing something I’ve been excited about for weeks now: An interview with one of my favorite bloggers, Rebecca of The Clothes Horse! I’ve been following Rebecca’s blog for years now, and it was…
On Headaches, Heartaches, and Cures.
Okay, so I just added the ‘heartaches’ to be dramatic. I admit it. On headaches: I’ve told you you I’m off sugar. I haven’t told you why. And there’s a reason behind this–a very compelling…