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Authenticity and Bourbon On I-85

April 19, 2012 Lifestyle

This past weekend, me and the family took a trip down I-85 to Atlanta. For them it was a chance to take a quick trip to wrap up Spring Break. For me, it was a chance to catch up with some of my friends, who, like me, also write for Minyanville on occasion. My friend [...]

Remembering to Breathe

March 29, 2012 Life

Tonight is a night I need to remember to breathe. Just in and out. One breath after the other, focusing on nothing else. Breathing is an important part of life, as it moves oxygen into our body and carbon dioxide out. But breathing is so much more than that. It helps me create physical and emotional equilibrium. [...]

Travel Tuesday: Weekend Wedding on the Carolina Coast

March 27, 2012 Lifestyle

The North Carolina coast is a place of quiet simplicity and bountiful beaches. I go as often as I can, so when my best friend Dee chose to get married there this past month, I was thrilled. A weekend trip to the beach is always ideal, to be celebrating a wedding makes it even more [...]

Mondays, Change and Feeding my Soul

March 26, 2012 Life

I’ve got a case of the Monday’s. While I had a post in my queue on laundry (exciting!), it just didn’t seem to fit. I’m not quite sure what fits today. But I can tell you laundry is not it. Instead, I’ve been taking a little me-time this morning, drinking my coffee and rocking out [...]

Gearing Up for Mad Men? Don’t Read This Post

March 24, 2012 Entertainment

One of the most talked about television shows over the past few years is finally coming back. AMC’s “Mad Men” will begin its 5th season on AMC this Sunday. Like most of you readers out there, I can’t wait. Although we live in a day and age where there seems to be no end to [...]

Foodie Friday: 7 Tips for Saving Time in the Kitchen

March 23, 2012 Cooking

Cooking at home sounds painful some days with our schedules getting busier and busier. Convenience foods and take-out are painful on our wallets, not to mention our waistlines. While I love cooking, I’ve found that meal prep and clean-up can be overwhelming at the end of a long work day. That’s where my 7 Tips [...]

Mercalli Easy {Makes Video Editing Easier}

March 22, 2012 Lifestyle

Video is a fabulous form to save memories. While I love to video these moments, I can’t keep my video still to save my life. It shakes and jumps all over the place. Mercalli Easy takes the shake out of the video with it’s easy to use software. By stabilizing the video you’ve taken with [...]

Opera Carolina {Eugene Onegin}: A Review

March 18, 2012 Arts and Culture

Many people are familiar with the music of Tchaikovsky, but may not know it. Y’know that “War of 1812″ thingy that plays every 4th of July? He wrote that. And he even wrote that “Nutcracker” ballet that is played everywhere at Christmas. But Tchaikovsky also wrote operas and last night we went to see Opera [...]

Tech Thursday: Tiny Review Photo App for iOS

March 15, 2012 Lifestyle

Photo sharing apps seem to be a dime a dozen these days, but the one I’m loving recently is Tiny Review. Created by Beem, Inc., Tiny Review is simple to use. It’s one photo and three lines of text. That’s it. Reviews made quick and easy. Some are serious, most are light hearted and enjoyable. [...]

Work-Wednesday: Polyvore Plus-Size BoardRoom Look

March 14, 2012 Lifestyle

I’m always on the lookout for clothes that look great and that will take me from the school drop-off to important meetings. This look I’ve created with Polyvore is elegant, classic and stylish. Kitten heels create a fantastic base to a lovely Ellen Tracey Belted Jersey Blouson dress in Olive. I added accessories in tones of peach [...]

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