Living Outside the Stacks

Navigating through life away from the library.

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  • Faith

    Go and Speak without Fear

    21 October 2014 / 0 Comments

    God does not send us out unequipped. He prepares us and protects us {that doesn’t mean it’s going to be easy, that just means that The Word will be heard}, so we need to surrender our hearts and our lives to Him. No excuses.

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    Daenel
  • Fun Stuff

    Blogtober: My Favorite Perfume/Scent

    14 October 2014 / 3 Comments

    I’m a librarian and work around people with varying degrees of scent sensitivities, so I don’t wear perfume on a daily basis. I also have sensitive skin, so I have to be careful what I use and how often I use it. One of the few perfume lines that I can use without too much of an issue is Philosophy. I like the line but sometimes the scents can be a bit too, um, precious for me. I lean towards the darker more exotic smells like red plum, passion fruit, patchouli oil, blood orange, sandalwood, and black orchid. And leather. Don’t get me started on the smell of leather. I…

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    Daenel

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    Blogtober: What’s On My Bucket List

    5 October 2014 / 4 Comments

    Hmmm…. What’s on my bucket list? Just three things. But they’re three very big things… Purchase a vintage RV, preferably an airstream Renovate it Travel the U.S. with The Hubs The pictures above are the final two from September’s Photoaday Challenge… What’s on your bucket list? I’m linking up with Natty Nikki for Blogtober 2014, a month long blogging challenge. Please feel free to join up, leave comments, share the posts, you know, spread some love.

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  • Style

    Color Burst

    30 July 2014 / 4 Comments

      Well, hello there! I hope your week has been fabulous so far. Mine has been great. I’m two days in to a seven day running streak, so yay! My muscles are sore but my mind and spirit are clear. And can you see the muscle definition forming in the front of my legs? I’ve always thought I somewhat resembled Sponge Bob Square Pants. giggle So today I’m all about color and pattern. My theory on color is if you see it together in nature, you can wear it on your body. Really, isn’t God the ultimate designer? You are familiar with His work, right? Stunning! As for pattern mixing,…

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  • Fun Stuff

    Visit Cape Instagram Takeover

    11 June 2014 / 2 Comments

    You guys, I’ve been almost at the bursting point with excitement for the last few weeks and now I’m finally able to share… I’ve been invited by the Cape Girardeau Visitor’s Bureau to participate in an Instagram Takeover!  An Instagram Takeover is basically where I sign in to Instagram as @visitcape and post pictures from their account for a designated period of time. How cool is that? Since moving to Southeast Missouri, The Hubs and I have been totally enamored of the area. We enjoying strolling down the River Walk, window shopping at the various antique stores, and sitting along the mighty Mississippi River with coffee in hand… I’d been tagging my Instagram pictures…

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  • Books

    Book Review: Girl at the End of the World by Elizabeth Esther

    9 June 2014 / 0 Comments

    BOOK DESCRIPTION {FROM THE BACK OF THE BOOK} A story of mind control, the Apocalypse, and modest attire. Elizabeth Esther grew up in love with Jesus but in fear of daily spankings {to “break her will”}. Trained in her family~run church to confess sins real and imagined, she knew her parents loved her and God probably hated her. Not until she was grown and married did she find the courage to attempt the unthinkable. To leave. In her memoir, readers will recognize questions every believer faces: When is spiritual zeal a gift, and when is it a trap? What happens when a pastor holds unchecked sway over his followers? And…

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  • Fun Stuff

    Happy Fist Bump Friday

    6 June 2014 / 2 Comments

    If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you know that I like to do a little something called “Fist Bump Friday”, where I encourage my friends to share something that made them happy during the week. Sometimes we get so bogged down with life and the crazy that comes with it that we forget to acknowledge the good things. So I thought it’d be fun if we all shared and celebrated together. This week I’m happy that The Hubs is coming home today after a week away. So please, share your good news in the comments below. Remember, it doesn’t have to be big or earth shattering. If it’s…

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  • Style

    Vintage Pin-Up with a Modern Twist

    4 June 2014 / 0 Comments

    One of the things I’ve enjoyed most about watching my children grow up is seeing their individual style develop. When she was younger, my daughter’s style was very similar to my own: very bohemian. But in recent years {actually, since she started college}, she’s found her own fashion niche.   I think her style is both eclectic and classic. I call it vintage pin~up with a modern twist. Now go play in your closet, 

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  • Fun Stuff

    Coffee Talk: Memories, Delusions, Apes, and More

    2 June 2014 / 1 Comment

    Hi, and welcome to Coffee Talk. In case 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 be a recipe thrown in here or there just for fun. So grab a cup of coffee {or tea or whatever floats your boat} and let’s talk… 1. I love this video: “The heart remembers….”. Have your Kleenex handy. 2. Gwyneth Paltrow has decided that angering working moms is, ahem, child’s play; now she’s going after…

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    Old St. Vincent’s Catholic Church

    27 May 2014 / 1 Comment

    I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, some of my best adventures happen by chance… This past Saturday, The Hubs and I were out for a drive when we noticed a sign in front of Old St. Vincent’s Catholic Church that read “Open for Tours”. I’ve been dying to go inside pretty much since we moved here {I have mad love for gothic style buildings, old homes, and cathedrals/churches}. So, yay for the signage! We went inside and were treated to a tour and a bit of a history lesson. The first St. Vincent’s Church was constructed in 1838 and destroyed by a tornado in 1850. The existing…

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