I’ve always been taken with the idea of artists and writers and their muses. There was an article on Arkansas filmmaker Jeff Nichols recently and the manner in which he creates much of his work around one actor’s particular attributes. I like the thought of something being created with that sort of focus… as opposed … Continue reading »
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Parenting à la française
I like that NPR will often select a contentious title for a story, and they certainly grab my attention and create many of their signature “driveway moments” for those who tune in via radio. As a francophile and someone who gives a great deal of thought to intentional parenting (although often falling very short), I … Continue reading »
More (practically) Green!
As I’ve mentioned ad nauseum, I love Practically Green – a sensible, intuitive website with a brief quiz to assess how sustainable you are and where (gasp!) you can improve. So, I’m extra excited to have been asked to guest blog over at the PG blog on eating locally when you eat out (read it … Continue reading »
Are you (practically) green?
I’ve mentioned in the past my love of the Practically Green website. Allow me to expound. Ahem. It often seems as though there are a couple of types of people in the world when it comes to making sustainable choices: those who are getting on the band wagon at their own pace and looking for … Continue reading »
A bit about the Fitbit: my new BFF.
>Have I raved about the Fitbit? No? Allow me a moment or three to rave about it now, por favor. Ahem. After incessant, not-so-subtle hinting, my husband purchased it for me for Christmas. He’s a sharp man. It has everything an information nerd’s little heart could desire. It essentially serves as a glorified pedometer and … Continue reading »
The Classic "I Will Get Organized" Tirade (in layman’s terms)
>Organization and simplification of our lives has been a big sticking point for me lately. I took the opportunity when I changed jobs last year to do a lot of life analysis, and I realized that I had been hoping to get organized “someday.” This may prove to be really lame reading for those of … Continue reading »
True Confessions Tuesday
>So, in the interest of truth: I’m writing this on a Tuesday in December 2010, but it will post on Tuesday, January 4th. In my post about new year’s resolutions and the like, I mentioned the Sisterhood of the Skinny Jeans and True Confessions Tuesday – time to follow up. 1. I’ve gained an inordinate … Continue reading »
