December 2008
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First good news of 2009
I know it’s not 2009, but I’m counting this because it starts the year on the best foot possible. The docs found a lump in my Nana’s breast about a month ago. We were fairly certain that it was cancer, and the question was just how bad, how far along. Well, her third biopsy today showed NO CANCER! I had a great feeling about this year, and it just got even better.
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NC holiday highlights
We always used to tease my mom when we were little, because inevitably after a vacation, she’d ask “what was your favorite part?” Now, I understand the importance of reflection and find myself asking the same questions. So, here goes… - Mama’s TLC and chicken soup to nurse me back to health - Listening to the ‘39 radio broadcast of A Christmas Carol with our...
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“People are often unreasonable and self-centered…Forgive them anyway. If you are...”
– Mother Theresa. (via overflowing) (via kari-shma) (via goldenmeg)
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Birthday epiphany
For me, “dream job” is an oxymoron. Hmm…now what?
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Time names Obama 'Person of the Year' →
Come on - how could he NOT be?  I think they could have skipped all the hoopla this year!
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Best Button Store Ever →
sparklingpants: For Betty Browser. I have also found some great buttons at various flea markets. Thank you! Can’t wait to check this out. The city is full of surprises. I knew there must be a place.
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Thrift Star of the Day
whatiwore: WhatIWore: Big thanks to Amber over at Painfully Hip for selecting me as a Thrift Star of the day.  If you’re short on inspiration, head over to check out the best of the best daily ensembles from some of the web’s most stylish thriftie women. Congratulations - they have good taste. Their pick was my favorite outfit of all the What I Wore posts to date!
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Just in time for wintery weather, let the awards...
Golden Globe nominations announced today. This is my favorite awards show. Yes, the Oscars are great too, but the GG’s are more fun when it comes to the setting, the fashion and the overall vibe. Plus,  it’s the first big show and a good predictor of what’s to come…
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vanillabeanvelveteen: My nana bought me the apron 2nd from right for my birthday! Love it love it.
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