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I’m replacing the old idiom, “Don’t cry over spilled milk,” with a new one, “Don’t cry over shrunken sweaters.” And as a PSA: if an item of clothing offers you the choice to Wash Cold or Dry Clean, choose the latter. (image source)

I can’t say for sure, but I think that sfgirlbybay started the whole “Keep Calm and Carry On” poster craze when she blogged about it back in October of 2006. I wanted one for myself, but at the time, the only option was to order one from Barter Books in the U.K. Not feeling like… Continue reading keep calm and carry on | Somewhere in Middle America

1. Pamela Machado, 2. Day 16 – Cap’n Crunch Berries Cereal, 3. Abandoned J.P. Stevens Mill, 4. Orange is In…, 5. james mcavoy, 6. Ice Tea Splash, 7. “La mia casa è il mare e con un fiume no, non la posso cambiare”, 8. Butterscotch Chocolate Fudge Brownies, 9. writer’s teeth, 10. Family Portrait, 11.… Continue reading mosaic of me | Somewhere in Middle America

Oysters at Felix’s Not pictured: Char-grilled oysters that were BEYOND insane. Beignets and Hot Chocolate at Café Du Mondé My dad was the only one of the group who accidentally sniffed the powdered sugar. And suffered. Pretzles, Boudin and Sweet + Spicy Brisket Sliders at Butcher We also ordered a muffaletta (never did make it… Continue reading My Favorite Meals in New Orleans | Somewhere in Middle America

I know that there are many of you who read my blog and never comment. That’s cool. But I’d love to get to know more of my readers, so I’m inviting you to introduce yourself in the comments section below. Let me know who you are, where you are and what you like to do.… Continue reading hey you lurkers! | Somewhere in Middle America

And the name of the day is… Remy! Why Remy? Well, my mother-in-law thought of the name while she was on the plane heading to Omaha yesterday… my father thought of the name on his own back in NJ… and my mom said the name jumped out at her off of a long list of… Continue reading what’s my puppy’s name? | Somewhere in Middle America

Five weeks ago I went to Alicia Clark for a Brazilian Blowout. How did I choose Alicia? First, I go to her sister-in-law for my color, and I trust my colorist implicitly. Second, my research indicated that Alicia and her colleagues are the only stylists in Omaha who were classroom certified to perform the Brazilian… Continue reading Brazilian Blowout | Somewhere in Middle America

Five weeks ago I went to Alicia Clark for a Brazilian Blowout. How did I choose Alicia? First, I go to her sister-in-law for my color, and I trust my colorist implicitly. Second, my research indicated that Alicia and her colleagues are the only stylists in Omaha who were classroom certified to perform the Brazilian… Continue reading Hair | Somewhere in Middle America

I was excited to learn that my wedding photographer, Heather Waraska, was named one of American Photo‘s Top Wedding Photographers of 2009 — and extremely surprised to see my portrait (above) included in her portfolio slideshow! It’s a beautifully artistic and intense photograph, but I don’t really think it looks like me! Because of his… Continue reading american photo’s top wedding photographer | Somewhere in Middle America

Dear Readers, I’m conflicted. I don’t know what to do about my blog. I really enjoy writing about the details of my life, using the blog as a journal, but I also have fun writing about the things that I love (paper) and the things about which I’m learning more (design). I’m beginning to think… Continue reading i need some blog help! | Somewhere in Middle America