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What I Wore: My DIY Patch Denim Jacket
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. Can you believe it’s already December? I haven’t really been up to much, just working and taking care of my family. I feel like I don’t have the energy or the time to do much more beyond that. That being said, I did find some time to DIY this denim jacket that I’m wearing in today’s post. I…
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Where Bloggers Live: My Favorite Thanksgiving Side
I want to pause before we begin to honor our blogging friend, Iris at Iris’s Original Ramblings. Our friendship began through Bettye’s invitation to join “Where Bloggers Live.” What started as simple interactions – sharing blog prompts and leaving comments – blossomed into something more. Our email exchanges soon became deeper, filled with anecdotes about our families, personal health updates, and the casual life discussions that friends share. Friends are not always the people we see every day, they’re the people we share our lives with, and I’m thankful Iris chose to share hers with me and the women in our group. You will be deeply missed, Iris. I also want…
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{Book Review} Patents, Plows, and Persistence: The Legacy of Napoleon Gallien Jr and the Family Whose Faith Tilled the Soil by Dr. Dr. Geralyn Janice
I remember when Dr. Janice first came to me and told me that she was planning to write a book about her great uncle, Napoleon Gallien Jr, aka NAP. Her excitement was palpable. Every time our paths crossed, I found myself waiting, expectantly, for an update. Every shared detail brimming with awe tinged with disbelief. And, when she posted that her book was live on Amazon, I clicked the link and made the purchase. I even shared a video on Instagram of myself with highlighter and pen in hand, ready to take notes. And, today, I share my review for my friend, who shares my passion for history, genealogy, and…
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Where Bloggers Live: 10 Things I Can’t Live Without
Hi, thank you for joining me for another round of Where Bloggers Live. THE PROMPT: 10 Things I can’t live without Let’s just say that my faith and family {this includes the furry members} are a given when it comes to things I can’s live without. I think, for most people, we love those things unconditionally and cannot imagine how differently our lives would be without them. So, I’m just gonna share some random things that I cannot live without: Books – Reading is a form of resistance. Black people were denied the right to read and write, therefore, I consider it my obligation to read and encourage others to…
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My Life Lately: A Little Update
Hey, y’all, hey! I feel like I’ve been missing from this space forever. In fact, the date of my last post is 14 August — almost a whole month ago! A lot has happened since then, so let’s get into it: MY PERSONAL LIFE I’m trying to think what’s been going on personally? Hmmmm… Oh, I binge watched St. Elsewhere and, y’all, I cannot believe how ahead of its time that show was. They dealt with topics like AIDs, racism, transgender rights, and more. I’ve been trying to make it my mission to rewatch my childhood favorites when possible, just to see if things hold up and, so far, I…
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What I Wore: Mixed Prints
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’m not even gonna ask how things are going because *waves hands wildly* it’s crazy out there. Part of me wonders if I should continue posting my outfits or not, but I feel like with everything going on, there needs to be a bit of whimsy and fun. That being said, I stand ten toes down on the…
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A Journey to Mound Bayou, MS: An Inside Look at a Self-Founded Black Town {Part 2}
Just a 4.5 hour drive from us lies a truly remarkable place: Mound Bayou, Mississippi. This isn’t just any town; it’s a testament to resilience and self-determination, founded over a century ago by a community of formerly enslaved people. Because I took so many pictures, this will will be a three-part series. The Hubs and I are always on the hunt for historic towns that are within a few hours drive from our house, while we don’t mind staying overnight, sometimes we prefer shorter trips. I’m not sure how we heard about Mound Bayou, but the decision to visit was an easy one. The drive to Mound Bayou was nice…
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Coffee and Pie Chat: Peanut Butter Pie
Welcome to this month’s edition of Coffee and Pie Chat. We’ve made Peanut Butter Pie with a Chocolate Crust. I’ve always been a big peanut butter fan, however, I don’t often keep it around the house as The HUBS absolutely hates peanut butter. I’m not entirely sure why, but there seems to be some deep dark *something* that we need to explore some day. That being said, I agreed to give this pie a try because peanut butter pie is my youngest daughter’s favorite. Next time I visit her, I hope to make one for her. ABOUT PEANUT BUTTER PIE Overall, this Peanut Butter Pie recipe is easy to follow.…
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{Audiobook Review} The Tennant by Frieda McFadden, Narrated by Will Damron and Christine Lakin
I cannot stress this enough, I’m a Frieda McFadden fan and will read or listen to any book of hers that comes across my desk. Her characters are twisted and the inner dialogue so diabolical that I cannot help but to enjoy them. I also like that I can listen to her audiobooks at work without any NSFW surprises. For the graphic, I decided to try something new: highlighting a few of the visuals from the book. I picked up this idea from booktok. Digital book journalists like to use graphics to help them remember details of books and I thought it’d be fun to do that here. Let me…
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A Photographic Tour of Mound Bayou, Mississippi {Part 1}
Just a 4.5 hour drive from us lies a truly remarkable place: Mound Bayou, Mississippi. This isn’t just any town; it’s a testament to resilience and self-determination, founded over a century ago by a community of formerly enslaved people. Because I took so many pictures, this will will be a three-part series. The Hubs and I are always on the hunt for historic towns that are within a few hours drive from our house, while we don’t mind staying overnight, sometimes we prefer shorter trips. I’m not sure how we heard about Mound Bayou, but the decision to visit was an easy one. The drive to Mound Bayou was nice…
