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Mix Tape Monday #1

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Mix tapes are close to my heart (as I’m sure they are for many people). How do teenagers express their love for a new crush these days? By the time cassette tapes became obsolete, I had collected at least thirty mixes from my then boyfriend-now husband and I cherished each one. He has a knack [...]

Home is a Funny Word

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I use the word “home” to describe many places. Of course, my house in Baltimore is one home. My in-law’s house in Rochester, NY is another. And I even find myself saying that I’m on my way “home” when I’m heading to the office in Woodstock. Steve and I don’t know where we’ll end up [...]

Freeminer Birds’ New Album Released!

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“Fill the Shelters” by Freeminer Birds (photo credit: Jez Coulson) That’s right, it’s finally here. After two years of rocking, 17 glorious songs were born and now they’re available for your listening pleasure. You can download or listen to the tracks on their website (for free or kind donation)! Don’t take my word for it, [...]

Finding Magic in Unexpected Places

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I love discovering treasures in the most unexpected places — like the alley I walked down today on my way to the post office. It would have been easy to drive, but the mile long walk helps me hit the reset button. Lately, I’ve become obsessed with my neighborhood’s alleyways. Sure, I could take the [...]

Crazy Heart – Crazy Good

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Valentine’s Day was a hit! We debated whether to see The Wolfman or Crazy Heart. After reading a few reviews, Crazy Heart won. Steve and I couldn’t stop talking about the unique qualities of the acting, storytelling and soundtrack afterward at dinner. I started downloading the soundtrack on my iPhone as soon as we got [...]

Post-Thanksgiving Thanks

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The holiday was quiet and uneventful, which was perfect. Family events can be filled with stress and drama and I’m very grateful to have survived without those ugly elements present. The long weekend was heaven. I camped out on the couch writing, watching movies and hulu (how cool is hulu?), and listening to more of [...]