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All you need to know about tea
My friends all know I’m a tea drinker. When it comes down to it, I’m really just a tea snob. After all: life’s too short to drink bad tea. So, let’s talk tea. You probably already know it’s good for you. It’s a great option for anyone who can’t drink coffee or wants to reduce…
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Week-end: links & life {vol. 17}
“Tea is the magic key to where my brain is kept.” – Francis Hardinge True story. I absolutely think better with a cup of tea in hand, or at least within reach. I’m working on a post about all things tea; anything in particular you want to know, so I can be sure to include…
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Creative Writing (a throwback)
Kathryn is currently working on a high-school level paper using an online program. I’ll write more about her experience once she has completed the program, but for today, I’m sharing a little throwback. Can you tell imminent grandmotherhood is making me extra-sentimental? This story from nine-year-old Kathryn made me giggle, so I thought I’d share…
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Let’s talk body image
Let’s talk body image. image courtesy of pexels Before I took my hiatus from photography, I did a photography project featuring women of just about every age, ethnicity, and body type. I loved it. My goal was to show that beauty comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. It was such fun to watch…
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Week-end: links & life {vol. 16}
“Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the world earth revolves — slowly, evenly, without rushing toward the future.” – Thich Nat Hahn Biggest tea mug ever. Bought at Target for about $5, if you want one for yourself; they come in several colors that exactly match the…
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Learning how to Dream Big
For most of us living ordinary lives — washing endless loads of laundry and cleaning toilets and feeding our families meals eaten in less time than it took to prepare them — it’s easy to forget how to dream. Add to that my extremely practical thinking, working through every possibility. I can easily come up…