Living Outside the Stacks

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This week, Aubree challenged her readers to wear something they’d either thrifted, free~piled or got for cheap and since I love a good sale, this was a relatively easy challenge for me.  Just about every outfit has an article of clothing that was either gifted or purchased on sale.  I haven’t ventured into the world [...]

I was never a Seinfeld fan until it went off the air and I started watching it in syndication.  I just didn’t get it, a show about nothing? Not funny.  I was wrong, it is.  But I digress.  Do you remember the episode where George says if you look angry people will think you’re busy [...]

Makeup Free Monday is hosted by The Beauty Bean as an initiative for women to celebrate real beauty.  I love makeup almost as much as I love shoes but I also like encouraging women to embrace their natural beauty.  Confidence is beautiful, makeup is the enhancer. If you decide to participate in Makeup Free Monday let me [...]

There is no story to go with these wedges.  I saw them, I wanted them, I don’t wear them.  That is all.  Well, no, that’s not all.  I don’t wear them because they cut off the circulation in my legs because I tie the straps so tight.  I tie them tight because if I don’t, [...]

The hubs never ceases to amaze me.  Today I was sitting on the sofa, working on my notebook, when the hubs walked in and said “Stand up”.  Now, anyone who knows me, knows I immediately went in to “You don’t tell me what to do” mode.  I stood up anyway, but kept up a running [...]

I’m sitting here watching the news coverage of Hurricane Irene and the one thing that strikes me is the stupidity of people.  Governors in 10 states have already declared states of emergency and/or ordered mandatory evacuations, yet, there are people who are adamant about remaining in their homes.  What?  One guy actually said he wanted to [...]

I’ve enjoyed this challenge so much.  Seeing the pictures that others have taken, makes me want to do better, aim differently, focus on one feature and just have fun.  I’ve also learned a lot from the various tips and suggestions that some of you have included with your photographs.  Thank you for teaching and encouraging [...]

One of the things that first struck me when the hubs and I visited Missouri for the first time was incredible amount of parks ~ 2 large parks, 1 water park and a series of smaller community parks.  Not only were there a lot of parks but just about every square inch was covered with [...]

What I Wore Wednesday Tunic ~ HSN Skinny Jeans ~ Deb’s Bangles ~ Everywhere Sandals ~ Family Dollar I love the tunic, I just don’t wear it very often because I don’t know how to wear it. It’s long and came with a gold rope belt which looked a lot like a curtain tie, so [...]