When I first saw this theme, I was like, no one wants to see my closet. I mean, it’s probably the most boring room in my house. Then I took pictures and started trying to explain my organization scheme and I realized y’all are gonna think something is wrong with me. There probably is… Besides…
10 on the 10th: School Days
So that’s a picture of me and my twin sister in high school. We were 15 years old at the time. Judging by our outfits, it looks like we were getting ready to go to school. Yes, that’s how we dressed for classes. True story: I had a baseball cap to match the suspenders. My…
eRace Racism Challenge and Run Stats Update
After 8 days of the eRace Racism Challenge, my team is 11 miles ahead of pace! How crazy cool is that? We’ve knocked out 19 of our 50 mile goal and have 31 miles left to go. I’m so proud of us! When I first signed up for the challenge, I didn’t I’d be able…
eRace Racism Challenge and Run Stats Update
Today is the first day of the eRace Racism Challenge. eRace Racism is hosted by Black Girls Run in conjunction with This is how Black Girls Run describes it: Join us to show the world that we run together against discrimination, prejudice and racism. We run for real change and that starts with one sister…
Where Bloggers Live: My Vacations
Hi, and welcome to the next installment of Where Bloggers Live. I hope you’ve had as much fun reading these posts as I have writing them. At first, I was just like, yeah, that’ll be fun, but these posts have made me stop and think about my life, my community, the things I hold dear……
Happy Gotcha Day!
Y’all, I can’t believe Bleu has been with us for a year now. I have to give a big ol’ shout out to The Hubs for, once again, knowing what I needed before I did. Cheers, LET’S CONNECT
On the Road Again
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. Remember when I…
Where Bloggers Live: My Kitchen
Hi, and welcome to my kitchen. Unlike most of our homes, this kitchen is not the hang out space. Not because we dislike it but because it really is just about the function. We cook in here, grab our drinks, then sit at the breakfast table {or on the sofa, if we’re particularly invested in…
Style Imitating Art Inspiration: Number 453 by Anne Ryan
Welcome to Style Imitating Art. I hope you’re visit means you’re planning to join us, because we’d definitely love to have you… ABOUT STYLE IMITATING ART Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar {14 Shades of Grey}, Kim {Fierce Fashion Blog}, and me. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art.…
This Has to End
This post has been edited for clarity of thought, but the original message and intent remains. This has been a tough month and, honestly, I haven’t had the heart, intestinal fortitude, emotional strength, or desire to write anything. All of the words that I would share, all of the feelings I would express, everything has…