I think I need to stop complaining to my friends about needing a new hobby. Because clearly I already have one – and it is called “visiting the Buffalo Exchange”. The Buffalo Exchange, of course, is only the coolest, awesomest, custom-made-for-moie secondhand store ever invented. That (like who is the prettiest bird in the whole … Continue reading »
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Happy Tails to You
My whole family loves animals. My mom, dad and bro are partial to dogs, and I have always been an avian fanatic. So when my mom mentioned that we could combine two of our great shared loves into one neat shopping trip where all proceeds benefit animals, I didn’t need a second invitation. Mom introduced … Continue reading »
Carmel’s Closet, East Coast Coffee and the Great Sparrow Rescue
Recently I took a whirlwind trip into and back out of the wilds of the East Coast (specifically, Meredith, New Hampshire). My mission? To present on “Mentoring and Eating Disorders” at the 5th Annual Eating Disorders Institute Conference sponsored by Plymouth State University. And of course the adventures began immediately (before I even collected my … Continue reading »
Awesomeness….in Whole or in Part
Awesomeness, thy name is “thrift store”. Specifically, the Buffalo Exchange located just around the corner from me. If I’m being honest (and I always strive to be) there are aspects of the place I live in (including the rodents who occasionally decide to check out the under-sink accommodations) and the area I live in (depending … Continue reading »
For the Ballerina in Me
I don’t wear skirts much. Perhaps I should correct that. To be accurate, I never wear skirts. Occasionally I wear dresses. I own many more dresses than I actually wear, and this is because I can never decide whether a dress is the right choice for the occasion. It is fairly reliable that Houston weather … Continue reading »