It’s arrived. The final #FebPhotoADay and the end of another month. Happy Leap Year! Today’s challenge was “something you’re listening to.” I decided that instead of posting about my playlist on Spotify (which I finally got on for the first time and am loving), I would showcase a manifesto I listen to and follow every […]
Writing
This Little Piggy
**Non-food post ahead. Though admittedly there will still be plenty talk of greens.** Let’s talk money. After all, it’s the subject of today’s #FebPhotoADay. Although the above piggy bank is mainly used for spare change and random one-dollar coins, it’s also the ubiquitous symbol for saving. [History lesson: The name originated from “pygg,” a type […]
Book Review: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer
My book club’s inaugural read was Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer. We had the chance to chat about it last week (right before my adorable nieces became triplets) and I’m excited to share my review with you today. I haven’t had a chance to see the ELAIC movie yet, but am […]
Novel Research
One of the most challenging – and rewarding – aspects of writing a historical fiction novel is the research. Obviously, a protagonist living in 1890 can’t drive a car or purchase a peppermint mocha from Starbucks, much as I’d sometimes like her to. Every detail, from the clothes she wears to the pencil she uses […]
Lucky Number Eleven
Today’s #FebPhotoADay is front door. Since my own front door is lackluster at best, I decided to showcase the door of one of my favorite city buildings: the public library. The Harold Washington Library is amazing. A must-see if you are ever in Chicago! I was also tagged by my good friend Melissa in a […]
10 Easy Ways to Feel More Inspired
Happy Friday, everyone! Hope you all have some fun plans for the weekend. I will be hanging out with some family and, despite my apathy toward who wins, will definitely be watching the big game on Sunday. Maybe apathy is not the right word – I will say that if the Giants win then I […]
You Are Unrepeatable
Today’s #FebPhotoADay is words, and I instantly knew what I wanted as my picture. The below is a greeting card I picked up in Milwaukee last September. I display it on top of my desk as a reminder on those less-than-stellar days where my mind is telling me… You’re crazy to be running two businesses […]
To Read In Twenty Twelve
You all know I’m a big fan of reading and writing, but so far my talk of books has been limited to reviews and random polls of what you’re currently reading. After a morning filled with Pinterest – a dangerously addictive site – I’ve decided it would be fun to create a “to-read” list for […]