Classes start on Monday and I’m ready for it. Granted, I’m not a student, so my path is a little easier. I always look forward to the beginning of the school year, the students are all lively and full of hope and promise. The energy is palpable — I love it. With that being said,…
Where Bloggers Live: You Don’t Owe Anyone Politeness
As the blogger and photographer behind Living Outside the Stacks, I independently select and write about stuff I love and things I think you’ll enjoy too. Living Outside the Stacks has affiliate and advertising partnerships so I get revenue from sharing this content and from your purchase. Thank you for your support. I struggled with…
“You Have a Little Bit of Cancer” {Repost}
Twenty-three years ago, I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. It was quite possibly the most terrifying thing I’d ever experienced. My babies were 3 and 1/2 years, 6 years, 6 years, and 8 years old. I was terrified that I was going to leave them motherless. At the same time, the doctor discovered what he…
Monthly Motivation: 3 Tips for Success from Mr. Rogers
Alexandria, Louisiana. 2024. There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind. Mr. Rogers MONTHLY GOALS Follow the blogging calendar that I set up using Artful Agenda Finish reading Miss Muriel and Other Stories by Ann…
How Black Barbie Influenced Me
While I’ve discussed my grandmother’s influence on my love of coffee and my aunt Phyllis providing one of my first dolls, as well as my aunt Cissy taking me to the doll museum, I don’t believe I’ve ever written about how I felt my aunt Carolyn served as the inspiration for the first Black Barbie.…
10 on the 10th: July 2024
It’s funny that this is the prompt for this month, as I’ve just returned from an impromptu trip to Pennsylvania with my daughters. Originally, it was supposed to be The Hubs and me, but we couldn’t find a place to board the dogs, so my daughter went with me instead. It was a whirlwind trip,…
What I Wore: How to Style the Encore Dress by Zuri for Work
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How I Stay Organized with Artful Agenda {Digital Planner Review}
As the blogger and photographer behind Living Outside the Stacks, I independently select and write about stuff I love and things I think you’ll enjoy too. Living Outside the Stacks has affiliate and advertising partnerships so I get revenue from sharing this content and from your purchase. Thank you for your support. I have always…
10 on the 10th: June 2024
Hey, Friends! How’s it going? Things are going well over here. I spent the day prepping for a photography project for the coming week. Our college is co-hosting a manufacturing camp for high school students, and I’m taking pictures for the event. Normally, I simply take pictures for our college, but tomorrow, I’ll also be…
Style Imitating Art: “Summer Sales Quickly Reached by Underground” by Mary Koop
As the blogger and photographer behind Living Outside the Stacks, I independently select and write about stuff I love and things I think you’ll enjoy too. Living Outside the Stacks has affiliate and advertising partnerships so I get revenue from sharing this content and from your purchase. Thank you for your support. As usual, I’m…