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What does one wear to a wedding in the middle of nowhere, Iowa? Can you guess to which movie this New York Times review is referring? “A nearly flawless piece of popular art, as well as one of the most persuasive portraits of an artist ever committed to film. It provides the kind of deep,… Continue reading 2007 June | Somewhere in Middle America

I will be taking a break from SIMA as I adjust to the demands of my new full-time job. I haven’t had 40+ hour work weeks in almost three years, so I have to relearn how to balance business with pleasure. For all the working men and women out there… How do you find time… Continue reading Balancing Work and Life | Somewhere in Middle America

I will be taking a break from SIMA as I adjust to the demands of my new full-time job. I haven’t had 40+ hour work weeks in almost three years, so I have to relearn how to balance business with pleasure. For all the working men and women out there… How do you find time… Continue reading Working Girl | Somewhere in Middle America

What a whirlwind week in the world of astrology. On Wednesday I was an Aries, the zodiac sign assigned to me when I was born on March 22 thirty (almost thirty-one!) years ago. On a good day I was generous and courageous. On a bad day could be moody and impatient. On Thursday I was… Continue reading In The News | Somewhere in Middle America

Snow & Graham’s cocoa cups flannel bedding for Garnet Hill would be perfect for my imaginary winter cottage. I would happily spend cold, snowy days curled up in bed reading shelter magazines and chick-lit novels I’ve checked out from the library. {via} So I’m watching “Bang for Your Buck” on HGTV this weekend, and the… Continue reading Decorating | Somewhere in Middle America

I will be taking a break from SIMA as I adjust to the demands of my new full-time job. I haven’t had 40+ hour work weeks in almost three years, so I have to relearn how to balance business with pleasure. For all the working men and women out there… How do you find time… Continue reading 2011 March | Somewhere in Middle America

In college, the handle of a glass Pyrex baking dish snapped off in my hand as I was washing it, slicing four of my fingers. My immediate reaction went something like this: “Ouch! I think I was just cut!” Then I noticed the blood dripping down my hand, mixing with the water coming out of… Continue reading 2010 October | Somewhere in Middle America

I’m not typically drawn to the masculine color scheme of this room at the Chancellor Hotel in San Francisco, but I rather like it. I’d even consider redecorating my bedroom one day in a similar fashion. The pattern on the valance and the stark white bedding add to the room’s preppy charm. PS – I… Continue reading 2010 April | Somewhere in Middle America

On Thursday, February 19th, J returned home from his second deployment. I snapped this shot when I went to the base to pick him up. It’s so great to be a family once again. On March 1st, Somewhere in Middle America will have a new URL — somewhereinmiddleamerica.com — so don’t forget to change your… Continue reading 2009 February | Somewhere in Middle America

This afternoon my friend Jamie came over to help me organize my office and hang up some artwork. We spent two hours categorizing a large box of papers and other mementos. For most of the items in the box I was able to find a home, but I still need to come up with an… Continue reading 2009 January | Somewhere in Middle America