Tag: homesweethome
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It’s No Secret: I Love This Book.
A Short Critique of The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd Ahh. Another book finished. Another book enjoyed. The Secret Life of Bees made my list of 100 Classics, in case you missed it. (Check it out here, yo.) It’s mentioned on almost every list of must-read fiction. So I decided to give…
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Back That Thang Up.
Sometimes I like to metaphorically wash my mind. I take a few steps back. I think about an earth devoid of humans and our countless inventions. No cars. No high-rise skylines. Just a brilliant display of green. I like to think about how many of us are out there, waking and rising for another rotation.…
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The 100 Classics Reading Challenge: The Books.
Here they are! The 100 volumes that made the cut. (If you haven’t already, check out my selection process on my previous post. Check it out here, yo.) A few notes: -Almost all of these are novels, but I included some poetry, essays, plays, and short story collections, as well. -I consider this list to…
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The 100 Classics Reading Challenge: The Rules.
See SnapDragon’s selection process for her Ultimate Library. So you like to read, eh? Then welcome to Snippets of SnapDragon’s newest feature: The 100 Classics Reading Challenge! (cue ribbon cutting and confetti cascades) As a certified high school English teacher, a post-graduate of English studies and creative writing, and just a bonafide lover of fiction,…
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A Case for The Cuties.
Because Fur Babies are Family, too. So you already know that I’m obsessed with Henry and Raja, our two feline fur babies. (Well, Raj doesn’t have fur. But you know what I mean.) I know they are resilient creatures, but when we leave the house even for a few hours I can’t help but wonder…
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Happiness Is…
-Perusing the bookshelf for my next read -Freshly sharpened pencils -A splash of perfume -Flipping the calendar to a new month -The Husband bringing me a bowl of homemade potato soup -Uncontrollable laughter -Hotel soaps -Losing track of time -Extra ice -Finding a CD I haven’t listened to in ages -An empty kitchen sink -A…
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Little Perk-Me-Ups.
Feeling those Sunday Blues? Here’s five of my favorite things that almost always make me feel better: 5. Watch Food Network. While Chopped would not be my first choice of shows when I’m feeling anxious, there are plenty of selections on Food Network to lift my spirits. There’s something about seeing a bright, clean kitchen…
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365 Slices of Life.
I’ve been unemployed for a year. Woah. I’ve done a lot in that year. The Husband and I traveled abroad to Paris, Madrid, Stockholm, Helsinki, and St. Petersburg. We also visited the Pacific Northwest, Colorado, and Las Vegas. In between those adventures, we took advantage of our tri-state area status and visited off-the-chain breweries in…
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