Words of Wisdom
Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I’ll try again tomorrow. – Mary Anne Radmacher
Blair Casey
Blair Casey is an amateur hiker, perpetual note scribbler and news junkie. She lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with her husband and two cats.
Natural Beauty Recipe: Lemon & Egg White Face Mask
The recipe that introduced me to the concept of natural beauty recipes: The Lemon & Egg White Face Mask There are only 2 ingredients: 1/2 a lemon 1 egg white Directions: Beat the egg whites and gradually include the lemon juice. You’re…
Words of Wisdom
“Character — the willingness to accept responsibility for one’s own life — is the source from which self-respect springs.” – Joan Didion, On Self-Respect
It’s All About the Wedding Dress!
A few weeks after I became engaged, one of my relatives took me aside to give me some bridal insight. “It’s all about the dress,” she said. In the past few months, I’ve gotten a LOT of advice. Like, “Don’t…
Keeping the Magic Alive in a Relationship
Saturday Night — I’m hiding in my closet, trying to squeeze into a pair of off-brand Spanx. The dress I bought earlier today is a little see-through, and my Victoria’s Secret shaping slip needs some backup. The Spanx are a…
Fatspiration – How Gaining 20 Lbs. Made Me a Better Person
In my youth, I considered being pretty and thin as a free-pass in social situations. Once that free-pass was revoked, I had to shed all of the insecurities that were holding me back. Vulnerable, I had to face some of…
Words of Wisdom
“The moment that you feel, just possibly, you are walking down the street naked, exposing too much of your heart and your mind, and what exists on the inside, showing too much of yourself…That is the moment, you might be…
10 Delicious Superfoods You’ll Love
Superfoods are high in nutritional value and are often linked with health benefits. In my humble opinion, all of these superfoods are delicious, and I try to include each of them in my weekly diet. When eating healthy tastes this…
Words of Wisdom
“Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat” – F. Scott Fitzgerald
Cucumber and Mint Vodka – Homemade Infusion Recipe
I’ve recently been introduced to the idea of “health-conscious boozing.” It’s a bit of an oxymoron, but nonetheless, finding low-calorie cocktails is a very real challenge. Vodka and water with lime has been my low-cal drink of choice for the…
Dreaming of Blue Jay Eggs in February
If I could tell the world a story, what would it be? The first thing that comes to mind is a small child, a little girl. Tall trees cast long shadows as the setting sun shines through, making the grass…
I’ve Lost It.
September 12, 2011 I need help finding my sense of humor. I lost it somewhere over the years, across an ocean or a state line. Maybe I left it in the bottom of a bottle or an ashtray, or on…
