1. I fell in love with Vans again earlier this year and got a pair of black Sk8 Hi Vans* in the summer. They’ve been my go-to sneakers since then. 2. I’ve been so happy about these LED-candles* (with timers) that I bought last year. I have them in two...
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If you know a little bit about me (and this blog) then you know that I’ve been a huge Pearl Jam fan since the early 90s and that this blog was, fittingly, named after one of their songs. Despite my strong desire to see them more often, I had not...
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As I mentioned, I went back for a quick trip to Germany at the beginning of May to celebrate my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. Initially, it felt impossible to do both, the family vacation in April and then come back for this celebration in May, but then I thought: “These...
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I am doing NaBloPoMo this month. 30 blog posts in 30 days. Come join me. #nablopomo2022 Last year, I put together a little holiday wish/gift list (just one of a gazillion popping up on the Internet around this time of year), but it was fun and I like to share things that...
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I am doing NaBloPoMo this month. 30 blog posts in 30 days. Come join me. #nablopomo2022 photo credit: @elizabethtsung via Unsplash My friend Stephany recently shared her new rules for dating (specifically online dating) after reading Logan Ury’s book, How Not to Die Alone (which I haven’t read, but am intrigued by)...
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Hey friends, it’s been a while since I shared a few of my favorite things and today is as good of a day as any to post about a few things that are rising to the top at the moment. 1. Bullhead Denim Co. Joggers that I thrifted at Goodwill...
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My birthday is coming up in, oh, just a few weeks, and since I kinda love wish lists, I thought I’d put one together for my upcoming birth-aversary. Not that I am expecting you – or anyone – to buy me anything and most of these things I could probably,...
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All I want for Christmas this year is – again! – for this virus to go away and for everyone to see their families and loved ones without having to take precautions. I know this year seems a little better than last year and lots of people will undoubtedly get...
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I just talked about my 20th California-versary a couple of weeks ago, and today I have to share another special day: the anniversary of the day when I met Jon. We met right around three weeks after I arrived in the US. It would be a while until we became a...
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Who’s up for some current favorites? I know I am! I always enjoy it when other people post about their favorites things (share the love!) and I thought it was time to post a list of mine again. 1. I’ve tried many different “natural” deodorants, but this Native Natural Deodorant*...
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