1) The Vow: I’m a sucker every February for the chick flick that becomes the flavor of this Valentine lovin’ month. And while I’d heard from some people who left the theater unsatisfied with The Vow, I have to say, it was the best chick flick I’d seen in a looonngg time. A story based...
Monthly Archives: February 2012
February Self-Portrait 2012: A few thoughts on turning 30
Earlier this week I turned 30. That’s a big number, yeah? Except, it didn’t feel all that big of a deal to me. Not until others started making it so.
There were reminders from friends. “So, how does it feel to spend your last week in your 20s?” Moments that made me pause and think, “Oh...
The best birthday a girl could ask for…
I would have loved to see the look on my face when I walked from our garage into our sunroom Saturday night. Nick had just taken me to a fancy dinner for my birthday and I was feeling like a special girl for having such a sweet man in my life. And then I opened...
Produce bags that have stolen my heart
I know, I know… This is the biggest non sequitur of a blog post ever. I’m talking about produce bags like they’re some fictional character akin to Edward Cullen. But I’m telling you what, friends — I LOVE THESE BAGS.
I’ve been on the eco-bandwagon at the grocery for some time, abandoning those ubiquitous plastic bags...
Chanel and Kyle: At Home Session
At my job at Ball State, I have a wonderful graduate assistant, Chanel. She’s worked for me for over three years and, in every way, is the little sister I never had (I have an older sister I adore, for those keeping tab). We’ve gotten close in the years we’ve worked together (as I often...
#16 … check and mark! and a revamp of my 101 in 1001 list
Early last month, I had an email in my inbox, letting me know someone had linked to my 101 in 1001 list. That someone was the sweet Deborah Zoe, who mentioned my name as one in a group of awesome photographers who inspired her in starting her own 101 list.
Which prompted me to ask myself,...
What I’m Lovin’ Round-up: January 2012
Whew…seriously, what happened to January? Not that I’m sad to see one of the most drab months of the year go, just sayin’, February snuck up on me! So, a little late, but still worth a post, here’s January’s picks:
1) The Orphan Master’s Son by Adam Johnson: Whew…this book is a hard one to read....
