Recently Discovered: Local Quarterly

Title:   Local Genre:  Human Interest Profiles of small town, USA (or unknown town USA) Frequency: Quarterly Read up on: Local legends, oddities, traditions, hangout spots, and scandals Submission Ideas: Send them here Found:  Atomic Books (Baltimore, ...

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Motivational Monday: The Creative Life

My goal with Motivational Monday posts is to encourage myself as much as others, especially since I thought it might be helpful to start a long work week with what little bit of enthusiasm we can muster to keep us going. Today's little piece of inspiration spoke to me because I have creative goals and...

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Motivational Monday: Deferred Dreams

What happens to a dream deferred? (Langston Hughes) Does it dry up  like a raisin in the sun?  Or fester like a sore--  And then run?  Does it stink like rotten meat?  Or crust and sugar over--  like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags  like a heavy...

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Easter Outfit

This is the outfit I wore for Easter. I didn't really do it up this year because I'm on a budget. As I looked through pretty new dresses at the mall, I asked myself, "Tbyrd, is this a want or a need?" and that settled it.  So I just threw together something weather appropriate (it was too...

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Weekend Music

Sometimes, my musical tastes are all over the place. There's the music that inspires me to write. Then there is the cathartic stuff. And then there's the party music. Here's what my playlist looks like tonight.  Next Friday's playlist might be more...sane. lol Running Away - Roy Ayers Locked...

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Out and About: Food Truck Festival

This past weekend was chock full of activities. In addition to horseback riding, brunch in Georgetown, and an impromptu makeover (more on that in another post), we kicked off the weekend with Truckeroo Friday night. For those who don't know, Truckeroo is a monthly food truck festival...

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Motivational Mondays

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When a Dog is Fed Up

I fully planned on posting a cute pet photo today, or even a favorite music video - you know, to get the weekend off to a good start - and then I saw this. This dog made my entire week. Or as the kids say, this gave me life! I could see my dog pulling this stunt. Enjoy the antics (and turn down your sound). more info Sidebar: I'm a pet owner who loves animals, so I would never laugh...

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Red Cabbage Recipe

So this deliciousness happened last night - sautéed red cabbage with balsamic vinaigrette. I made it for my family, but I could have devoured the entire pan myself. I enjoy a colorful plate, and what could be more colorful than red cabbage? First it's red, then purple, then blue! Not...

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Tax Season is Upon Us

W2s,1099s, interest earned, income earned blah blah blah Yes folks, it's that time of year again - time to file your taxes! *dun dun dunnnnn* Every year I vow to file my taxes early the next time around so that I will have a little extra money to spend (or at least know whether or not I will have extra...

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