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}
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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
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10 on the 10th: May 2024
Hey, y’all, hey! How are things in your neck of the woods? Things are going well here — just working and working, prepping for graduation {my favorite time of the year}. ABOUT 10 ON THE 10TH 10 on the 10th is hosted by Marsha at Marsha in the Middle. In the tradition of old school…
Where Bloggers Live: How I Deal with Boredom
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What I Wore: Kantha Bae Harmony Jumpsuit, Black Tee, and Black Ballet Flats
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. May is going…
13|52: Circles
I’m still a bit behind because, well, life. So, pardon me while I play catch up… Magnolias are my favorite flowers. There’s something mysterious and sensual about them. PHOTO INFO Nikon D850, 50mm 1/8000 | f/1.8 | ISO 100 THE STORY In addition to serving at the director of library services, I also take photos…