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I’ve gotta take a moment to brag about my brother-in-law. After a grueling and emotionally exhausting audition process, he just earned a spot in the orchestra for the renowned Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Yay, V! Although I grew up outside of New  York City, I’ve never seen the Rockettes perform. I know that the Rockettes… Continue reading guess who’s playing radio city? | Somewhere in Middle America

Today I’m officially 30-and-a-half, so I figure it’s time I gave some serious thought to my belated birthday gift. I’m owed a 30th birthday gift because I wasn’t sure what to ask for when I hit the milestone in March, but I realized over the summer that I’d really like an aquamarine ring to mark… Continue reading the perfect aquamarine ring | Somewhere in Middle America

fashionably ombré too lazy to get my roots done My problem is really laziness coupled with indecision. I’m debating whether to go back to my natural brown hue. I’ve been blond for almost two years now, and while I have to agree that blonds have more fun, brunette suddenly seems more sophisticated. Plus, I think… Continue reading Beauty | Somewhere in Middle America

Our neighbor’s children made this adorable Valentine’s Day- themed snowcouple on Sunday. Sadly, by Monday, they had lost their carrot stick noses and most of their heft. Mr. Snowman also lost the branch arm that was connecting him to his wife. Still, we can imagine that they are very much in love, perhaps even enjoying… Continue reading Do You Exchange Gifts on Valentine's Day? | Somewhere in Middle America

It was up in the air until the very last second whether my family’s planned vacation to New Orleans would actually take place this past weekend. As J and I were literally boarding our 6AM flight on Thursday, my parents called to let us know that their noon flight out of New York had been… Continue reading Is New Orleans Boring? | Somewhere in Middle America

Before the holidays, when the crisp fall weather hinted it was time to turn to winter, I began a desperate search for a new pair of warm pajamas. I was frustrated because I wasn’t able to find anything at Target or Kohls appropriate for somebody under the age of 65, and I didn’t bother looking… Continue reading Stylish | Somewhere in Middle America

I take partial credit for Betty White’s appearance on “Saturday Night Live” this past weekend; I was a member of the Facebook group that petitioned for her to be the host. And she did not disappoint! I heard that she had a hard time reading the cue cards, so she memorized all of her lines… Continue reading dusty muffin | Somewhere in Middle America

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