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Words are the most powerful thing in the world. They have the ability to completely uplift or utterly destroy in a single sentence. Each day, we are presented with hundreds of opportunities to affect the people around us with our words. Like it or not, each person is responsible for the words they utter every… Continue reading This Is Not A Compliment
I'm not sure what makes me feel older... the fact that I watch the stories on PBS News Hour and CBS Sunday morning, or the fact that the nostalgia they tell occurred in my lifetime. Getting old sure is weird, isn't it? In any case, this afternoon I watched a story about a woman who… Continue reading Waxing Poetic About The Mall
I am an Xennial... born late in Generation X, just a bit too early to cross into Millennial territory. I've spent most of my life relishing and adapting to new leaps in technology, while feeling nostalgic for all things analog. I know how to use a rotary telephone but am glued to my iPhone 14.… Continue reading Where Have All The Fashion Magazines Gone?
It's no surprise to anyone who has been following me for a while that I LOVE dresses. In fact, they are my favorite article of clothing. Dresses make me feel beautiful, carefree, and joyful. Dresses help me celebrate everything that is great about being a woman. Dresses are easy to style and are perfect for… Continue reading Plus Size Clothing Review: Ivy City Co.
Since the moment Loft gave up on its Plus Size collection, I have been on the search for another go-to company for work clothes. In my classroom, I want to mix fun and festive clothing with professional and polished looks. I've really struggled to find the perfect brand. I've tried a brand that suits my… Continue reading Plus Size Clothing Review: Ulla Popken
Forty Fat and Fabulous 