As I've mentioned before, I have a bit of a chalkboard affliction. I'm always looking for the perfect seasonal quote for the giant chalkboard in our kitchen and other high-traffic spots around the house, like these. So a few days ago when I scoured the interweb for something that felt just right for autumn, I was elated to find one that captured the season and spoke to my enthusiasm for pirates and the high seas... so stopping at putting it on the chalkboard just didn't do it justice. My ... View Post
Monday Magpie Muse: August
"For some, time passes slowly. An hour can seem like an eternity. For others, there was never enough." ~ Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting Oh, I love this book - and movie. So much so that I feel compelled to post Tuck Everlasting quotes throughout the month of August. Natalie Babbitt masterfully conveys the idea of "carpe diem" and living a full life in the small moments with this book. Why Monday Muse? We have a massive magnetic chalkboard (see that affliction here) wall in our kitchen ... View Post
Monday Magpie Muse: August
“Don't be afraid of death; be afraid of an unlived life. You don't have to live forever, you just have to live.” ~ Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting Oh, I love this book - and movie. So much so that I feel compelled to post Tuck Everlasting quotes throughout the month of August. Natalie Babbitt masterfully conveys the idea of "carpe diem" and living a full life in the small moments with this book. Why Monday Muse? We have a massive magnetic chalkboard (see that affliction here) wall in our ... View Post
Monday Magpie Muse: August
“The first week of August hangs at the very top of summer, the top of the live-long year, like the highest seat of a Ferris wheel when it pauses in its turning. The weeks that come before are only a climb from balmy spring, and those that follow a drop to the chill of autumn, but the first week of August is motionless, and hot. It is curiously silent, too, with blank white dawns and glaring noons, and sunsets smeared with too much color.” ~ Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting Oh, I love this ... View Post
Monday Magpie Muse
“I'd rather take coffee than compliments just now.” ~ Louisa May Alcott, Little Women I'm celebrating coffee this week due to my general enthusiasm about a little collaboration with Airship Coffee. Trust me, you'll want to keep tabs on these folks. Why Monday Muse? We have a massive magnetic chalkboard (see that affliction here) wall in our kitchen that serves as a weather/meteorology station as well as, more importantly, home to a weekly quote. Others seem to enjoy them when they visit, so ... View Post
Monday Magpie Muse: Summer
Summer will end soon enough, and childhood as well. ~ George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones Why Monday Muse? We have a massive magnetic chalkboard (see that affliction here) wall in our kitchen that serves as a weather/meteorology station as well as, more importantly, home to a weekly quote. Others seem to enjoy them when they visit, so I'm posting them here as well. ... View Post
