Shawndrarussell

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• Movie Mondays: The Adjustment Bureau

  This movie seemed to fly under the radar a bit, and after watching it this weekend, I am not sure why because I thought it was original and thought-provoking... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2011 DIARIES, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sightseeing Sundays: Alaskan Cruise

  Alaska is a must-see for everyone. Before you balk and think that it is just too darn cold, hear me out. I have gone twice, once in September when I wore... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Soul Saturdays: Pushover Or Nice Person?

  Yesterday, I went to a new book club and we discussed Something Borrowed. The question arose, "Are you a Rachel or a Darcy?" Rachel is the (usually) faithful... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tune Thursdays: Transcendental Swing

  THE BAND: Transcendental Swing: Next Generation Jazz ABOUT: This jazz trio’s two-part name holds separate significance; Robin Sherman, bassist,explains the firs... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fiction Fridays: The Girls' Guide to Homelessness

  This economy sucks. Here is Brianna Karp, a young woman with an education, work ethic, and who had actually loved her job that gets fired and as a result,... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2011 BOOKS, CULTURE, DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Writer Wednesdays: Alexis Grant

  So I found another great blog that I wanted to share. It's written by Alexis Grant, an amazing young writer who took the leap and traveled to Africa for 6 month... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Taste Tuesdays: Porter and Grown-up Rice Krispy Treats

  Last week Moon River Brewing's Assistant Brewer Jamee Parsons held the second montly Women's Beer Tasting, and this night out one of the beer and food pairings... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Movie Mondays: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2

  Don't worry, I am not going to spoil anything if you haven't seen it yet. But, we did go see the epic conclusion, and it was wonderfully done. Lots of action... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sightseeing Sundays: Venice (Italy Part 4 of 4)

  Venice was only a one-dayer and was definitely touristy, but we made sure to get off the beaten path and walk through tons of tiny, empty, skinny and twisting... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2011 DESTINATIONS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Soul Saturdays: Letting Yourself Get Overly Excited

  So some people take everything good that happens with a grain of salt, imagine the worst case scenario, and tip the scales towards pessimism rather than... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fiction Fridays: The Beach House

  I love this book as a summer read, and not because it's titled The Beach House or it is a stereotypical fluffy "beach read" (it's not). Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Writer Wednesdays: Jen Gresham

  Jen Gresham, writer of Everyday Bright, is a fellow optimist and dare I say kindred spirit. She has both the right and left sides of her brain firing away with... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Taste Tuesdays: Korean Delights

  In Savannah we have a somewhat hole-in-the wall bar that is known for its burgers AND its Korean food named Redleg Saloon. Strange, yes, but still delicious. Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Movie Mondays: The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

  This movie is one of my top five favorite movies of all time. It has humor, lovable characters, a unique plot, and dives into the human psyche and some of our... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sightseeing Sundays: San Marino (Italy Part 3 of 4)

  San Marino has a fairytale landscape like a princess in her hightower. It sits near the middle of Italy atop a huge mountain and has 360 degree views of... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Soul Saturdays: Faith

  "Friendship required more faith than any other kind of love"--Kate Racculia, This Must Be the Place. If you didn't read my post about this book and writer, you... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fiction Fridays: This Must Be the Place

  amp;nbsp;FIt always amazes me how I sometimes completely just stumble upon unbelievable writers and books that I have never even heard of before. I was in the... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Writer Wednesdays: Midwife For Your Life

  Stacey Curnow is a former midwife turned life coach, and the transition came because she found she preferred helping people bring their dreams to life instead o... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Movie Mondays: Lions for Lambs

  In honor of July 4th, I thought I would share a movie that was truly inspiring, making me want to be not only a better American, but more importantly, a better... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sightseeing Sundays: Italy (part 2 of 4)

  Florence was the next stop of our Italy vacation, and here is where I first felt like maybe I was Italian in a past life or definitely could become one in the... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION