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10 Reasons To Watch ‘Friday Night Lights’

I have now officially joined the ranks of the thousands of Friday Night Lights fans who binge-watched this show in a matter of weeks. Unfortunately, this happened for me years after the show went off the air, and I’m bummed that I wasn’t able to contribute to the ratings...

Currently

Ok friends — I promise I haven’t abandoned this site!!! This summer has been full of all sorts of crazy, wonderful, and fun adventures. But it has been just that — full. No complaints here. But I’m happy that my crazy travel schedule has finally started to wind down, and...

30 Things I Have Learned At 30

I did it — I turned 30 today!!! Since decade markers tend to invite a fair share of introspection, I decided to make a list (whoo!) of 30 things I have learned in the past ten years to celebrate. It’s far from exhaustive, and I’ll warn you that it’s...

Currently

It’s been a little while since I’ve done a “Currently” post. Life has been plenty busy lately, but the good kind of busy. A little less work, more time with friends and family, and lots of time soaking up the sunshine when the weather was warm. (Ok, ok, and then...

On Blogging: Perspective

I have to admit that I’m a huge people-watcher. Whether it’s airports, coffee shops, churches, you name the place, I’m that girl who’s always taking in her surroundings (in a hopefully non-creepster way!). I can’t help it. I have always been completely fascinated by how people interact with one...

On Friendship: Being Known

When I was a kid, I remember our old pastor always used to close the worship services each week with his trademark benediction: “The One who knows you the best, loves you the most. Thanks be to God.” While I know this is profoundly, wonderfully, and mysteriously true with...

Spring Loves.

Green. Sunlit evenings. Fresh asparagus. Back decks. Newness. My birthday. Windows down. Rain. Easter. Picnics. Farmers markets. Birdsongs. Deep breaths. Bike rides. Warmth. Yellow tulips. Hope. What are your favorite things about Spring?

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Whew! I just finished up a mega big food styling project at work that has consumed my days and evening these past two weeks, and am finally getting to sit down and catch up on a bit of life. So thought I would post another “currently” on here about,...

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Loving the new video app Vine. It’s like the 6-second-video version of Instagram. Come find me at GimmeSomeOven! Listening to The Lone Bellow’s new album. Since it looks like The Civil Wars are not getting back together anytime soon (tragic!), this band is quickly becoming my new Americana favorite. Saving up...