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• Butterfly Bookmark

  

  Another bookmark for the collection. This one turned out really well using nothing but scraps from other projects. I used some leftover light-blue aida cloth an... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Review of Jeff Lindsay’s Double Dexter

  

  Now, I’ve been a fan of Jeff Lindsay’s Dexter series for a long time, one of the few who probably likes the books more than the t.v. show, but Double Dexter... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Mary Poppins is Keeping Me an Optimist

  

  Alright, well, today is the day I share one of my stranger cross-stitching quirks but it’s one I think all of you avid cross-stitchers and crafters can relate... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Peril of Weather and Unrelated Pretty Pictures

  

  I’ve had a pretty terrible weekend (well, really just a terrible Friday but it set the tone) and I thought I’d share some of the highlights because now that it’... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Review of Rachel Cohn and David Leviathan’s “Dash and Lily’s Book of Dares”

  

  I’m taking a break from the indie book list and heading back into the “big 5″ territory (for those of you who aren’t quite as interesting in the publishin... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Versatile Blogger Award!

  

  I’d just like to start out by saying the weather gods must have read my post yesterday because not only is it about 40 degrees cooler it’s raining and terrible... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• It’s Too Hot Outside

  

  The weather here has been good for the most part. The sun is shining, the wind is blowing, it feels like spring. Until you actually walk outside. It’s hot.... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Having a Dog = Excuse to Buy Dog Accessories

  

  Well, it’s Monday again, so allow me to plug my sister blog Zombie Coffee Press. We’re continuing with the poetry of Nathan Rowark. It makes for a very quick... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Adventures with Frodo

  

  Well, I haven’t updated recently (except for the book review) but I promise there is a good reason. I’ve always wanted a dog since I was very little, but for on... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Review of “The Pearl Savages” by Tamara Rose Blodgett

  

  Tamara Rose Blodgett: The Pearl Savages, Book 1Well, I think I’m finally starting to get caught up on my massive reading list. We’ll see how long I can keep thi... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2012 BOOKS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Spring Break Begins

  

  It’s Monday again, and today on my sister-blog Zombie Coffee Press we are featuring the poetry of England native Nathan Rowark. You if you feel like a creepy... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Adventures with Experimental Shelving

  

  Well happy sunday everyone, I hope you’re having a relaxing final day of the weekend. I am finally getting my week long spring break but will be taking the GRE... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Paradise by Toni Morrison

  

  Well I was trying not to use books I have to read for class as reviewed books, but with student teaching well under way it’s getting harder to finish a book a... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Odyssey is Taking Over My Life and Other Confessions of a Student-teacher

  

  Well, normally Wednesday is the day I show you how much fabulous progress I’ve done on my cross stitch progress. Sadly, this week there is nothing to show so I... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Monday: You and Me Have a Problem

  

  Today has just not been my day. And I really shouldn’t complain because I was lucky enough to be missed by all the tornado damage that hit my area this... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Power of Introverts!

  

  I’ve always been an introvert, maybe because I was raised by introverts, maybe just because of personal preferences. It is what it is. Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Summer People by Aaron Stander

  

  I don’t normally read a lot of books where I feel like giving up half way through, but I must just be hitting a patch of not so great books because this is... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Taking Recycling to a Crafty Level

  

  I’m not sure what it is but recently I’ve been getting into more and more magazines. Maybe it has something to do with the satisfaction of finishing a magazine ... Read more

  Posted on 29 February 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Crafting is Good for Your Health

  

  Well, here we are at another Monday. I hope you all have big plans for the week, as I need someone to live vicariously through. Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Indulgent Sunday

  

  This is probably not the best post to do during the Lent season because (depending on your beliefs) we’re supposed to be giving things up and whatnot. Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION