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100 Things: Part I {About Me}
During my interview, one of the questions asked was the standard “Tell me about yourself.” I never know how to answer that question. Do they want the personal or professional answer? Here’s my answer: A few years ago, a librarian friend of mine asked all of us to write our “unofficial” library biographies and share…My name is Daenel, and I’m a histolibrarianivist. A combination of a historian, a librarian, and an archivist. I have the research skills of a librarian, the preservation skills of an archivist, the organizational skills of a soldier, and the domestic skills of Stepford wife. These are the things that represent me professionally. This is everything else:…
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November Photo A Day Challenge: Days 10~15 {In the Dark Room}
Day 10: Book When I moved out on my own, I took three things from my parents’ home: a few books, a chess set, and a doll. Day 11: Memory 1994. I was promoted to Corporal by Capt. DeMassey and the hubs. Side note, I’m pretty certain I was violating all kinds of reg with the glasses and lipstick. Day 12: Clouds The weather has been all over the place. One minute it’s cold, the next it’s hot. I need stability. Day 13: Part of Me My eyes are my favorite features, even though I’m blind as a bat without my glasses. Day 14: Eating One of my favorite salads…
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Share Your Good News: The Interview {In the Cafe}
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 has 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 recognize the good things. So I thought it’d be fun if we all shared and celebrated together. So please, share your good news in the comments below. Remember, it doesn’t have to be big or earth shattering. If it’s important to you, it’s important to me. This week, I’m happy that I took…
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November Photo A Day Challenge: Days 4~9 {In the Dark Room}
Happy Monday, y’all! I hope you guys had a good weekend. My weekend started on Friday and lasted through Sunday. Yay for long weekends! We didn’t do anything, just hung out around the house. But, sometimes, you just need to take a break and do nothing, amiright? But there are times when you really need to get away from it all… I think next time the hubs and I have some time off we’re going to try to go exploring. This week’s pictures are a mix of camera phone and DSLR shots. I find that if I mix it up I’m more likely to post a picture for that day’s…
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Share Your Good News: Green Gestures {In the Cafe}
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 has 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 recognize the good things. So I thought it’d be fun if we all shared and celebrated together. So please, share your good news in the comments below. Remember, it doesn’t have to be big or earth shattering. If it’s important to you, it’s important to me. This week, I’m happy to be doing…
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Throwback Thursday: Homemade Potato, Corn and Shrimp Chowder {In the Kitchen}
Originally posted: 8 November 2012 Have you ever wanted to eat something so badly that you thought about it all day long? That’s how I was the other night. I wanted Shrimp and Grits with Fried Chicken. Desperately. So I quickly drove home and, guess what? No grits anywhere in the house. So I started thinking and thinking and thinking and when I finally accepted the fact that I wasn’t going to get in my car and drive back in to town just for some grits, I decided to make chowder. Best decision ever. Here’s the recipe, I hope you agree. What you need: 1/2 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined…
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November Photo A Day Challenge: Days 1~3 {In the Dark Room}
It has been waaaay too long since I’ve picked up my camera to shoot anything other than my clothes. Day 1: Fruit Confession: that apple was the last from a purchase from about a month ago. On one side it was wilted and bruised. Miss 18 was totally skeeved the whole time it was in her hands. Day 2: I Did This Today I do this every day. For further proof, check out my Instagram feed. Day 3: P Is For… Pretty petals on a purple flower. I’m linking up with: Fat Mum Slim ~ Photo A Day Challenge: Monthly photography challenge. If you play along, use the hashtag #FMSphotoaday…
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You Have Cancer {Repost}
A close friend was diagnosed with breast cancer today. As I listened to her sob over the phone, I wished I could be there to hold her hand, embrace her, and let her know that I understand what she’s going through. My heart aches for her and her family – as a wife and mother, this is an unimaginably difficult time. But her story is not mine to tell, so here’s my story: Am I going to die? Will my kids remember me? Does Tony know how much I love him? How long do I have left? Will I go peacefully? Why me? Those were just some of the thoughts…
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Throwback Thursday: Meatloaf Mice {In the Kitchen}
Originally posted: 31 October 2009 On Wednesday afternoon, I received an email from my husband asking if I could come up with something to cook for a Halloween themed party he was having at work. Hmmmm….interesting request, especially since I hate Halloween {chalk it up to my upbringing, those who know my parents understand}. Anyway, I sat up all night Wednesday trying to come up with something delicious and Halloweeny. The best I could come up with was Meatloaf Mice. What you’ll need: Ground beef to make mouse shaped meatloaf {you can make mini ones like I did or big ones} Cooked spaghetti noodles for the tails {I separated them…
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I’ve Been Bitstripped {In the Cafe}
Bitstrips courtesy of Miss 16
