As I sit in this cafe working and typing away, I am at once a spiritual dichotomy. Go figure. I'm happily writing away, hammering out words without distraction. Currently, Muse's "Starlight" (the anthem accompanying that "Crazy Stupid Love" trailer--can't wait!) is playing overhead:
Our hopes and expectations
Black holes and revelations
Our hopes and expectations
Black holes and revelations
Yes, in general, happy. Until those ...more»
Ever look at some modern art masterpiece and think, "My kids could do that?" Well, now they can, thanks to Oh Happy Day's "Potato Print Artwork DIY." The project takes its inspiration from British artist Damien Hirst's ubiquitous dot paintings. Observe:
"Albumin, Human, Glycated," by Damien Hirst, oil-based household paint and synthetic polymer on canvas, 7 feet by 9 feet 8 ...more»
If you'd told me three years back that I'd be splitting my time between raising twins and writing from home, I would have been dumbstruck. Don't get me wrong: it's EXACTLY what I've always wanted--eerily so. I was just so set in my safe routine of teaching English, with writing ideas flowing but no real opportunities to make much of ...more»
This past Saturday, the hubs and I (and nearly everyone we know) headed to Vanderbilt Stadium to see U2 play in our hometown of Nashville. It had been 30 years since the Irish rockers had come back to Music City, dare I say because this town is notorious for it's tough crowds filled with career musicians. Bono intimidated? Yeah, pretty ...more»
We enjoyed a super fun playdate this morning, complete with homemade watermelon popsicles, a swingset tutor (what, you don't have one?), and a DJ mix board for tots--all in the midst of a stunning and warm home. How lucky are we?
Don't even get me started on the company--precious people. Being a Yankee, I used to wonder at Southerners using the ...more»
Happy Fourth of July, peeps! Here's hoping you and yours enjoyed a fun-filled and relaxing day. We got to celebrate with some sweet friends. O and Ro also logged a bit of pool time. Observe:
O catching some air.
Ro taking flight.
I've decided that we all need to experience this kind of joy and freedom with those we love. Those grins are ...more»
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