Author: Jamie
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First car memories & safe driving for teens
My first car was a quirky thing. Which meant, of course, it was perfect for me. It was a 1980 Volvo Bertone coupe. Since my dad owned a mechanic shop, he occasionally came across an opportunity to buy a cheap car no one else wanted. My car was one of those. I was away from…
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Beauty in all sizes
Recently, a woman named Rachel posted a selfie with a thanks to Old Navy for offering cute plus size clothing after overhearing other shoppers pick up a patriotic tank and mock how “huge” it was. Rachel was hurt, spent a few minutes crying about it, then tried on that very tank and decided to buy…
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Week-end: links & life {vol. 33}
“Never make your home in a place. Make a home for yourself inside your own head. You’ll find what you need to furnish it: memory, friends you can trust, love of learning, and other such things. That way it will go with you wherever you journey.” -Tad Williams Though we plan to sell this house…
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Fair Trade Friday: pretty goods, great cause
If you like pretty things, and if you want to do good in the world whenever you can, then you’ll love Fair Trade Friday as much as I do. Founded by Mercy House Kenya (a ministry I already love and support), Fair Trade Friday is about empowering marginalized women near and far. The goods are…
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Week-end: links & life {vol. 32}
“I realized that If I had to choose, I would rather have birds than airplanes.” – Charles Lindbergh For years, we’ve had a bird feeder just outside our kitchen window. That means a bit of bird-watching accompanies breakfast (and other meals) just about every day. A lovely way to do informal nature study all year…