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 | SIMA

I’m looking to grow my library of self-improvement books. Can anybody recommend books in the following categories? Photography: Books on composition and lighting, Photoshop for beginners and the basics of digital SLRs Business: Books on goal setting and self-motivation and staying organized Crafting: Books with patterns for a beginner knitter and somebody who want to… Continue reading My Wishlist | SIMA

When I saw this poster on More Ways to Waste Time, I immediately thought of marriage. As I’m learning, in a successful marriage you often need to do what’s best for the relationship (the “we”) rather than what’s best for yourself (the “me”). I’ve been told this is a crucial lesson to learn, especially during… Continue reading My Wedding | SIMA

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. This morning I woke up and wished my husband was in bed next to me. Not because it’s Valentine’s Day, but… Continue reading Military Wife | SIMA

Thanks to my friend Katie of wonderful one times one for contributing this guest post! PJ and I met in orientation on our first day of working at Penguin Publishing in New York.  Little did we know, we would be sitting next to each other in the same department for the next year.  Our lives,… Continue reading Blog: Guest Bloggers | SIMA

As I previously mentioned, I’m taking part in Susannah Conway’s online workshop, Unravelling: Ways of Seeing My Self. Our first photography assignment was to photograph our feet. This is my favorite photo of the bunch I took this week. On Thursday, February 19th, J returned home from his second deployment. I snapped this shot when… Continue reading 2009 February | SIMA

I swear, there has never been a dog kissed and cuddled and as much as Briscoe was on Thanksgiving. What a spoiled little puppy! My family took approximately 786 photos of Briscoe yesterday. Here are three that I took with my camera of Briscoe playing with a new toy from his Auntie Robin. How delish… Continue reading 2008 November | SIMA

Did you know that John McCain is three years older than the ballpoint pen? Read about 10 things, including the ballpoint pen, that are younger than McCain here. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3hemJRh-gk] A friend of mine in DC has a cameo in this short video featuring Jack Black, Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, Harold Ramis and Suzanne Whang and… Continue reading 2008 October | SIMA

Dear Jason, I just looked at your tour schedule and was disappointed to learn that you won’t be coming to Omaha this Fall.  However, you’ll be going to BOISE, ID???  Seriously?  Not that I have anything against Boise or Idaho, but BOISE, ID? Omaha is very upset by this news. Love, PJ (image source) My… Continue reading 2008 September | SIMA

Rock Scissor Paper has extended its summer sale through August 1st. Use the coupon code “summer” to save 20% off everything in their store, even off merchandise that’s already been reduced. (image source) Lancome’s new vibrating powermascara, Oscillation, won’t be available to the public until the end of the year, but until the end of… Continue reading 2008 July | SIMA