A Pearl of Wisdom {by Vienna}

August 3, 2009

I am not quite sure how Vienna of Ones found me a few weeks ago, but she did, and I am so grateful because we are now both sharing our writing and challenges through SWIM, an online writing group. Here is a pearl of wisdom from Vienna: Dear 14-year-old V, Stop worrying about your height. […]

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A Sunday Night List {Listmania}

August 3, 2009
Purple basil

* Purple peppers taste just like green peppers * This is purple week at the market. Purple peppers and purple basil {it tastes just like green basil} * Caught up on some podcasts, including a really interesting one from Kimberly Wilson called Anxiety to Zen* Decided the TranquiliT palazzo pants may be more comfortable for […]

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{How This Blog Became Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free and Mostly Vegan} Week 3

August 2, 2009

 Update June 2010 on How This Blog Became Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free and Mostly Vegan – I had originally named this series the Detox Diet Diaries, but my experience with these changes in my diet, while incredibly positive, has made me decide I really do not like the concept of  a detox diet.   It is ironic in […]

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{How This Blog Became Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free and Mostly Vegan} Answering Reader Questions

August 2, 2009

Update June 2010 on How This Blog Became Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free and Mostly Vegan – I had originally named this series the Detox Diet Diaries, but my experience with these changes in my diet, while incredibly positive, has made me decide I really do not like the concept of  a detox diet.   It is ironic in […]

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Pearls Update

August 1, 2009

I cannot tell you how exciting it is to receive all your pearls! Many of you have said the exercise has been any number of the following: powerful, cathartic, fun, unexpected. Someone said it made her address the question on her morning journaling (morning pages for Julia Cameron readers) and the pearls just started flowing, […]

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A Pearl of Wisdom {by Messy Baker}

August 1, 2009

Messy Baker writes a very informative blog about baking, food and wine pairings called Covered in Flour. Here is a pearl of wisdom she would like to share with herself on her wedding day, almost four years ago: Dear 23-year-old MessyBaker, You’re going to love being married. One piece of advice – never fight about […]

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A Pearl of Wisdom {by Melita}

July 31, 2009

Melita’s pearl of wisdom is lovely. Her blog is lovely too. dear melita age 20, i know things seem bright and full of possibilitiesbut when things start to get rough (and trust me they will)remember to keep your chin up.where you think you are destined to be,who you think you are destined to be with,and […]

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It’s Friday and I’m Happy {Listmania}

July 31, 2009

The title of this cat’s picture on flickr was “It’s Friday and I’m Happy” – and that is one happy looking cat. Here is what makes me happy right now: * Receiving all of your pearls of wisdom {to submit, see here} * I love every single pearl and also that I am hearing from […]

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A Pearl of Wisdom {by Lauren}

July 31, 2009

I love this first pearl of wisdom, submitted by Lauren of Everyday Revelry: Dear 4 year-old Lauren: Don’t hate your new baby sister so much.I know you won’t believe this now,but she’ll grow up to become your best friend. Lauren, age 28 Please keep sending me pearls of wisdom and I will post them here. […]

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Pearls of Wisdom Requested

July 30, 2009

I love how the Rockstar Diaries has readers submit their happiness lists. And I love how Naturally Nina has started requesting quotes. It’s so inspiring and such a fun way to connect with readers. So, borrowing from that wonderful concept and energy, I am asking you to submit pearls of wisdom. Would you do that, […]

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{Listmania} A Few Links on Julie & Julia

July 30, 2009

I reread Julie & Julia recently in anticipation of seeing the movie – I had first read it before I began blogging, and I have to say I loved it even more now – especially her discussion of how she learns from her readers and commenters. I am really excited about the movie coming out […]

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Answering Questions + Reader Recommendations {Listmania}

July 30, 2009

One of my favorite things about blogging is all commenting. Thank you for your thoughtful comments and questions. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate them. I am trying something new today – instead of answering questions in comments, I am going to take a few of the questions I have received from all […]

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Mango Habanero Salsa

July 30, 2009

Welcome to What’s Cooking Wednesday, hosted by Tales from the Fairy Blogmother. Be sure to check out the other recipes submitted for WCW. Earlier today I mentioned Mango Habanero Salsa as one of the things making me happy on this dreary Wednesday. Therefore, it only seems fair to share with you the un-recipe. You see, […]

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A Happiness List for A Dreary Humid Morning {Listmania}

July 29, 2009

* Black tailored cotton suits with a touch of stretch {a good way to combat DC summer heat and humidity when you need to wear a suit to work} * AC at home and in my office * My TranquiliT savasana throw {because there is such a thing as too much AC} * Laughing with […]

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A New Discovery For Me

July 28, 2009

You know how you find something new and it’s all new and shiny and novel to you, but then you find out just about everyone else knew about it. That’s kind of how I feel about my new Jade Mat. I love it so much I don’t even mind though. The morale of the story […]

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