July 26 – August 1, 2009
Spending a day at the art museum. I never tire of walking around museums and seeing masterful works created hundreds (and thousands) of years ago, and to have the opportunity to examine favorite pieces up close after years of reading about them in books is one of the greatest privileges [...]
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The concept is simple: Click shuffle on your iTunes music library and in the order each track comes up, answer the following questions with the song titles. It’s like a Facebook version of Mad Libs! Let’s see how it “shuffles” down today.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?
Rattlesnake Smile (Kane)
WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A GUY?
All [...]
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July 19-25, 2009
Online tutorials. I’ve learned more this week about basic Photoshop tasks than I ever did on my own. And having videos at my fingertips to show me step-by-step processes is invaluable. Yay for technology!
This little green avatar that gets randomly assigned on Typepad blogs and the fact that I seem to always get [...]
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July 12-18, 2009
Fancy Fast Food. The website tagline says it best: “Yeah, it’s still bad for you, but see how good it can look!” Never before has fast food been so… gourmet!
The Philanthropist. This show was a winner with me as soon as I saw its premise: billionaire playboy gets an up-close-and-personal look at the [...]
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July 5-11, 2009
1. These photos and the stories being told by my friend Becky, whose family is making a life in South Africa. I am equally proud and envious, as she is living out one of the dreams that has lingered in the corners of my mind for a decade now. These sunsets are just [...]
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Can we not come up with a suitable alternative than these plastic rings? Have we not learned anything in the past 20 years? Seriously, Coke? Seriously?
I hear your question: Why did I buy the product if it offends me so much? It’s a valid question. I admit that I never even thought to look at [...]
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May 31 – June 6, 2009
1. This quote by Stephen R. Covey: “We are not human beings on a spiritual journey. We are spiritual beings on a human journey.”
2. Water’s Edge 2009 Summer Bash, and the fact that you’re never too old for a slip-n-slide. (This is my beloved pastor in the video!)
3. [...]
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April 26 – May 2, 2009
1. Children of the World choir. Every one of these children has been personally impacted by the HIV/AIDS pandemic, yet each of them has found joy in knowing Jesus Christ and has found a father in God. They have suffered as no child should ever have to suffer, but they [...]
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April 19 – 25, 2009
1. The Character Project, presented by the USA Network. Again, really interesting photographs of everyday people. I am truly inspired by these images and by the simplicity of the shots. Truly inspired.
2. The return of television series In Plain Sight . When this series debuted last year it took me quite [...]
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April 12 – 18, 2009
1. Dev Patel in Slumdog Millionaire. He is the very heart and soul of the film and simply remarkable to watch. He is charming and emotive and flawless in his performance, making every movement look effortless. And at the end of the film, in the unexpected celebration scene, he was the [...]
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April 5 – 11, 2009
1. this ingenious take on insomnia.
2. creative birthday parties for adults. This party made me want to redo my own birthday and find a bunch of people to celebrate with me. Why, oh why, does Dallas not have Zipcar?
3. Nathan Fillion on Castle. I’ve been a fan of Fillion’s for [...]
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March 29 – April 4, 2009
1. World Autism Awareness Day.This is a subject so close to my own heart and the hearts of my family, and it is so important to learn just what autism is and how we can help. When autism was first mentioned to us, I immediately dismissed it as not pertaining [...]
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… plus one I absolutely did not!
March 22-28, 2009
1. this backyard patio.
If I was an outside kind of girl, this would be my permanent spot. Alas, I’m not, and so I visit it vicariously. But it looks comfy, no? via desiretoinspire, from Mae Brunken Design
2. Penelope Garcia on Criminal Minds This character, darling that [...]
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March 8-14, 2009
1. Google Reader. The fact that I follow a head-spinning number of blogs with only the click of a button just makes me smile each and every day. I never have to remind myself, I never feel I’m getting behind, and I can simply read or not read at my own leisure. That [...]
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February 8-14, 2009
1. Creative inspiration from design publications. I have shelves of decorating magazines and books, scores of jpeg images on my computer, and bookmarks all over the place leading me to inspiration for my home and my personal art. But still I spend hours every week poring over webpages and blogs and random postings [...]
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February 1-7, 2009
1. Grounds of Hope fair trade program. By supporting the Grounds of Hope program, consumers will be able to purchase coffee and other goods to directly benefit the farmers and providers of these goods. By giving a fair price for their products, we are able to directly impact lives around the world and [...]
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1. These superfantastic chopsticks in hot colors that totally brighten my kitchen counter. They’re melamine (dishwasher safe!) and cost only $4.00 at World Market. While I did need chopsticks to replace several pair I’ve been wearing to the wood, I never expected to find such a fun set for such a great price. Definitely the [...]
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January 18-24, 2009
1. Ushering in the presidency of Barack Obama. It’s historical, it was too-long-coming, and it was full of equal parts hope and realism. I was moved and I was proud of this great step in the American story. And I’m excited for what comes next, if for no other reason than to have [...]
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