Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Money Can Buy You Love
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Labels: Etsians, Inspiration, Retail Therapy
California Dreamin'
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10:10 AM
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Labels: Art, California, Photography
Friday, June 25, 2010
Summer Breeze
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7:13 AM
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Labels: Artists, Photography, Summer, Weekending
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
A slap in the... cake?
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9:10 AM
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Labels: Bacon, Food, Happiness, Portland, Restaurants
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Wonder Down Under
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12:01 PM
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Labels: Australia, Design, Fellow Bloggers
The last straw!!! Berry?
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8:29 AM
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Labels: Food, Moments of Insanity, Summer
Monday, June 21, 2010
Skinflint Design
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10:50 AM
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Labels: Britain, Design, Furnishings, Interiors
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Rainy Summer Sundays
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4:44 PM
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Labels: Fellow Bloggers, Moments of Insanity, Summer, Sweden, Uber Cuteness
Friday, June 18, 2010
Words & Weekends
In the meantime, I send you off into the weekend with this little gem of a video (I know for some of you... "Groan!"). My friend Miss Julia sent this my way and, while it's focus leans a little toward the ladies' side of the room, I could cut right through the gender lines and enjoy it just the same. (True confession... there's an issue of "O Magazine" on my nightstand as we speak. Sue me.) I thought it to be especially lovely and seems a nice way to slide into a weekend.
So, thanks for sticking around, Kids. Looks like I'm ramping up again here so I imagine I'll see ya's all sooner than later. Be well, Kids. Happy weekending!
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Labels: Happiness, Inspiration, Musings, Weekending
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Audrey Kawasaki: In Process
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Labels: Art, Artists, Inspiration
Creative Thursday: The E-Course
Anyway, wanted to give y'all the heads up as registration capacity is limited with Marisa's course. And, no, no affiliate kickbacks here. Just spreading the word, Kids.
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Labels: Arting and Crafting, Entrepreneurial Dreams, Entrepreneurs, Fellow Bloggers, Inspiration
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
If you build it, they will come! Right?
I don't know where you may be at this point in your own life, Kids. But, if you think something like this may help you on your own path I can tell you it's at least worth a look and some consideration. Is it for everyone? Probably not. Outside of water, I'm not sure anything is for everyone! But me and the "Empire Building Kit" seem to be making a pretty good fit these days.
I'm also going to tell you, Kids, just so we're all clear and on the level, that I have joined Chris's affliate program so, yeah, if you should purchase one of the "Empire Building Kits" via "The Bedlam" I do get a monetary kickback. That said, I hope y'all know that I'm not just going to throw anything at you for the sake of a buck. I joined as an affiliate because I really appreciate what Chris is doing and providing. Hey, I've been in the blogging game a long time and turn away "sponsors" a lot of the time... most of the time... almost all of the time. I'm not anti-advertising per se, but somehow seeing some button or link from a "Diamond Importer" on "The Bedlam" makes me wanna take a "Silkwood" kind of shower... y'know? Eew. If I'm going to advertise it's going to be for things or people that I like or think you might like. And you'll always know when there's money involved. That's how I roll... got it? Good. I got yer backs, Kids.
Now, go plot your "world domination" or at least have a lovely Wednesday! Be well, Kids!
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Labels: Entrepreneurial Dreams, Entrepreneurs, Fellow Bloggers, Good Reads, Good Works
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Tea & Sympathy
Since the accident I haven't felt quite the same. Something in me shifted. And, I think, in a good way. Now, I didn't have any "life flashing before my eyes" moments I can tell you that much. But, I did have a sudden and deep realization that anything can happen at any time... to anyone. Even me. I don't know how dramatic that sounds to you but, I will tell you what, it snapped me into a level of attentive awareness that I haven't felt since... well, maybe never.
Life is short, people. And, I am feeling that to the core these days. I know... that's what old people say. No. That's what wise people say! I just never paid attention until now. Maybe I'm "old" enough now? Who knows? But this change in perspective has me looking at things very differently. I've become much more aware of the way fear operates in my life. The vast extent to which I will look outside of myself for answers that invariably can only, and should only, be found inside. The self-doubt, the trepidation, the insecurities that, when left unquestioned, lead one to a "safe" and mostly unfulfilled and stifled kind of life.
I kinda got a taste of that during my 40th birthday meltdown last July. But the haze of too much wine and overarching humiliation might have grayed down the potential clarity of the moment. Although I do think it got me on the tracks to where I am finding myself now. Lighter, less fearful, more forgiving (to others AND myself), and ready to lean into this life I have been given. No more passive bystander, pleasing-all-at-any-cost bullshit! (Yep... look at that! I just said "bullshit" on my blog. Twice!) Or, for the moment, much more conscious efforts to cut away at that stuff. I mean, for heaven's sake, enough already! Jeesh!
Uh huh, another "What the hell am I doing?!!" moment for your Uncle Beefy... sans the emotional tail-spinning. And, for this, I am most grateful.

So, some places that I am seeking out information and inspiration these days; Chris Guillebeau from The Art of Non-Conformity & Marisa Haedike of Creative Thursday are two biggies for me, along with Pia Jane Bijkerk, Jessica Swift, fear.less, and Please Feed The Animals (the blog from the maker of Lemonade: The Movie).
And, what about you? Where do you turn for inspiration? Are you content in your life? Do you feel you're living pretty authentically? Is there anything you'd love to do but find you are holding yourself back? Why? Fear? Money? People's approval? Have you stopped to recognize the wonder that is you? Have you taken time to be grateful for who you are and what you have to offer? Other thoughts?
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Monday, June 07, 2010
Welcome to My World
I've been riding that typical emotional roller-coaster all last night and today... what if I'd just done this or not done that, or moved over to the next lane like I thought about, what if something had happened to the dog, how are we going to afford another car payment, thank God I'm okay, thank God it wasn't worse, is how I feel going to get worse, could this become something worse, you'll be fine, it's gonna be okay, God why, how will I ever drive again, of course I'll drive again, just move through this, move through this. And on, and on, and on.
So now I'm sore, popping Ibuprofen, and icing various parts down but, for the moment [insert knocking on wood], I'm hoping nothing worse 'pops' up and that I can say "I'm fine" with some degree of certainty in the coming days. I'll be spending lots of time talking with insurance agencies, police, doctors, etc. in the days to come so, yeah again, I'll be low on the blogging scene. But, as always will try to check in on ya's and see how you're doing without me.
Say a prayer or twelve (or more) for me will ya', Kids? Thanks.
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