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Monday, September 14, 2015

Family Photos: Life Lately…

I was going through some recent photos over the weekend and started to notice something: I tend to let photos pile up before I share them. My mom’s the same way, which is probably the reason I’ve been known to snatch her phone away while she’s not looking and sneak a peek at all her photos. What can I say? I’m a curious journalist at heart…HAHAHA

Maybe you do this too? Anyway, I came to the conclusion that this batch of Family Photos is all sorts of random, so consider it a look at our life lately, in visual form…starting with my favorite pepperoni pizza…

Stella deep in concentration trying to capture an elusive fly…

The cats being brave at the vet…can you spot Stella? The cats got a clean bill of health too…

Have I mentioned lately how spoiled Harry is? He sleeps in my mom’s arms every single night while we’re watching TV…

Because I’ll never get tired of my mother’s cookies…

…or her summer fruit salads…

She was also VERY proud of her summer garden this year, with her plump, red tomatoes…

Hello, fall sunrise…

I’m going to miss these green tress of summer…

…and LOOK!!! The leaves are starting to change their hue already…

So, friends, what’s happening in your life lately? What would your life look like if you were to describe it visually? Hope you’re doing well… xoxo

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Monday, September 7, 2015

Style Guide: Lazy Labor Day

As the sage fashion wisdom goes, “never wear white after Labor Day.” Along with that crisp color goes a host of other summer staples, including shorts, flip-flops, sundresses, wide-brimmed hats, the tank top and, eventually, polo shirts. Yes, summer really does have too short a date.

But who says you can’t go out with a bang? You know, live it up one last time. Whether you’re heading to the beach for a day in the sun or firing up the grill for a backyard soiree, say goodbye to summer in style with these essential picks…

*White denim shorts, $74.50
*Essie nail polish in Silk Watercolor, $8.50
*Striped swimsuit, $94.99
*Super chill cooler bag (in watermelon!), $32
*Striped boatneck t-shirt, $29.99
*Embroidered pink flamingo flats, $65

Have a relaxing day, friends!! And summer, it’s been real. Can’t wait to see your shining self again next year! xoxo

[Top photo via Wit + Delight]

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Tuesday, August 25, 2015

An Open Letter To Our Old Car (aka The Blue Bomber)

Dear Blue Bomber:

If you had asked me last week if I’d be writing this letter right now, I would have said you were crazy. But as we all know, life has a way of throwing us curve balls when we least expect it, so here we are.

There you are, above, in all your brilliant glory. You’ve been with us for nine whole years. You’ve become such an important part of our lives, and as the resident writer in our family, I feel that it’s my duty to give you a proper send off. It’s only fitting, really, and it’s the least I can do.

You came to us in 2006 — on my 25th birthday, to be exact. You were sleek and shiny and new; we all marveled at the promise you brought to our lives. Promises of new beginnings. Promise of new adventures. Promises of new memories. All these new things, not as a family of four, but as a family of three.

After all, you were the first car my mom bought after my father died. Granted, buying a new car had always been a partnership between my parents, but my father, being an engineer, naturally took the lead, asking the right questions, inspecting the car to a “T” and taking it for a proper test drive. So when it came to you, well, my mom was sort of in new territory. It would have been understandable for her to call upon one of my uncles, who would have been more than happy to offer advice and help her choose the perfect new set of wheels, but that’s not how my mom rolls (pun intended!). That’s most definitely never been her style. Instead, she took charge of the situation, and she amazed me so much. The way she was just so unafraid in the face of such an overwhelming decision? It was downright inspiring.

Little did we know that our first meeting would set the tone for our life together. We knew you were something special, which might be the reason we named you Blue Bomber. You were a fighter, a force of strength, and you needed a name that reflected that. You saw us through countless road trips to Alabama’s Gulf Coast and to Ohio; you were also there for us when we just wanted to tool around town on a random Sunday afternoon when a frozen custard craving had us in its death grip. You helped us get through medical crises, like that one time when Stella got her head stuck in a kitchen chair and she scratched me when I tried to free her — I had to go to the ER and take a round of antibiotics for that one. Or when my mom had her first colonoscopy. You don’t mind me talking about your colonoscopy on my blog, do you, Ms. Bear? Ahh, such good times.

Like I said, you represented a new era for us. Sure, we may have been a bit unsure about it all, but you helped us find our footing. You helped us realize that, yes, we can make it, that we can do it and that we’re on the right track. We needed that boost of confidence, so thank you for that.

As the years rolled on (again, pun intended…), so did you — literally! You may be older now, with a few more dents and scrapes, but then again, so are we. We’ve all been battered and bruised a bit by life and its many twists and turns along the way. But we keep going because, really, what other option do we have? We can let life crumple and overwhelm us or we can continue to fight the good fight. If you ask me, I’d much rather continue to fight.

We were all sad when you began to break down last week. We knew the time had come for us to part, and although there’s a new car (above) parked in our garage (welcome to the family, Captain Cobalt), let me be clear about one thing: Although we had to get a new car, you’ll always have prime parking in our hearts. Your parking space will never be replaced.

Goodbye, Blue Bomber. I’m sure you’ll be just as good and reliable to your next owners. Make sure you treat them right and show them just as much dedication as you showed us. The highway of life can be one scary road. Thanks for taking us on this wild ride with you! xoxo

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Monday, August 10, 2015

The Best Movies of 2015…So Far

First, it was the 100 Best Releases on Netflix, and now, critics are weighing in on their silver screen picks. It’s hard to believe the year is more than half over, but it looks like there have been some pretty awesome movies in that short time.

“We can say that the year thus far has given us a diverse range of high points,” say Bilge Ebiri and David Edelstein of Vulture. “A Pixar movie for the ages. A summer action blockbuster that will probably top many end-of-year top-ten lists. One of the greatest African films ever made. An instant horror classic. And, as usual, several epochal documentaries.”

Oooh, the possibilities! What are you dying to see right now? At the top of my list: Amy and Inside Out.

[Photo via We Heart It]

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Monday, August 3, 2015

Man Candy Monday.

Happy August, friends, and a very good morning to you! It’s a pretty exciting week — well, more like tomorrow, specifically — and I’m more than ready to get started. Look for a few more Americans With Disabilities Act posts sprinkled throughout the week and my mom’s annual New York City post on Thursday. In honor of her travels, I thought these guys would be perfect. Some are fashionable. Some are oozing passionate artist. And still others sort of remind you of the boy next door…

MEN OF NEW YORK CITY!!!!!!!!!!

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