I’d like to welcome you to Coffee Talk. If you’re new here, this is where I share some of the great and not~so~great stuff that I find on the web. Topics range from news stories that leave me scratchin’ my head to DIYs that I think are absolutely clever. And, who knows, there may even…
Retro Floral Dress and Blue Suede Shoes
Disclaimer: I received these shoes courtesy of Rialto Shoes in exchange for an honest review. All words and happiness are straight from the heart and the soles of my happy feet! When I was a teenager, I used to save my money for two things: watches and shoes. One year, I bought a pair of…
My Year in Books
I absolutely adore this graphic by Goodreads that shows my year in books. Isn’t it fun? It’s also a nice big shiny way to see that I didn’t meet my modest goal of reading 10 books in 2016. Yes, I know, it’s a weak goal, but I taught two classes and had a lot of…
Coffee Talk: Random Stuff
I’d like to welcome you to Coffee Talk. If you’re new here, this is where I share some of the great and not~so~great stuff that I find on the web. Topics range from news stories that leave me scratchin’ my head to DIYs that I think are absolutely clever. And, who knows, there may even…
Ageless Style Linkup: Holiday Style
THE AGELESS STYLE LINKUP Nine ladies, forty and over, show you that style doesn’t have an age limit. A themed linkup takes place on the first Tuesday of every month. This month’s theme is: HOLIDAY STYLE. MY LOOK I wasn’t sure what I was going to wear for this post… I mean, we really don’t do anything…
November in Pictures
November was a difficult month for our family. My husband’s ex~wife {and our dear friend} passed away from cancer. I can’t say she lost her battle, because we know that “to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord” {2 Corinthians 5:8}. I’m just grateful that she left behind a wonderful…
Coffee Talk: Stop Being Jerks
I’d like to welcome you to Coffee Talk. If you’re new here, this is where I share some of the great and not~so~great stuff that I find on the web. Topics range from news stories that leave me scratchin’ my head to DIYs that I think are absolutely clever. And, who knows, there may even…
Jeweled Cardigan and Faux Leather Midi Skirt
Happy Wednesday! I hope y’all are having a great week. This is the last week of regular classes, so I’m knee deep in grading right now. And next week is Finals Week so stress barf. I’m teaching two classes and feel like I have no time to breathe. Needless to say, I’m looking forward to…
Book Review: The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena
THIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS, IF YOU PURCHASE SOMETHING USING THE LINK I WILL RECEIVE A COMMISSION. THAT COMMISSION GOES TOWARDS MAINTAINING MY BLOG. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR SUPPORT. Title: The Couple Next Door Author: Shari Lapena Genre: Fiction Publisher: Viking Release Date: 2016 Format: Hardcover Pages: 308 ABOUT THE BOOK {from the flap} Anne and Marco Conti seem to have…
Coffee Talk: Ten Random Things About Me
I’d like to welcome you to Coffee Talk. If you’re new here, this is where I share some of the great and not~so~great stuff that I find on the web. Topics range from news stories that leave me scratchin’ my head to DIYs that I think are absolutely clever. And, who knows, there may even…