When I first started reading blogs in college, I leaned heavily into fashion posts for inspiration. A friend called me a "fashionista" once, and I thought that obviously meant my steez was on point enough to launch a fashion blog of my own. Daily outfit inspo (a board I had on Pinterest when it was …
Continue reading Fit Inspo: Donna from That 70’s Show Goes to the Hamptons
I wrote many posts with words of the week that I made to expand my vocabulary. Delicious new words are my favorite. So instead of just one, I'll share the words I collect in my journal recommended to me by one of my favorite queer writers, Megan Falley. Yes, if you're following, I do actually …
This week at work, we had a presenter speak about meditation and the benefits of it. Now, you may have heard the co-opted "self-care" meditation that tells you to sit, clear your mind, and the secrets of the universe will reveal themselves to you. That is NOT how it worked for me, and it's not …
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A few years ago, I stumbled upon a three ingredient recipe for dry shampoo that I could make at home. I have very fine hair and not a lot of it, so when there's a teensy amount of grease, my head looks as if I haven't showered for quite some time. Then I found dry …
Continue reading From the Cheap Tricks Archive: DIY Dry Shampoo that Smells Like Mint Chocolate Chip
Since our Rosie died in December, we discussed if/when we'd want another dog. Part of me wanted to run out the day after she died to replace the black hole of sudden loneliness, but I knew my knee-jerk reaction was strong. We agreed that we would only get another dog when the thought of a …
This year for Christmas, I bought myself an air fryer. I liked it so much that I sent it to my mom and grandma, though I wish I would have paid the extra like $15 for the one with a touch screen. This model has a dial that you turn which doesn't always feel exact. …
Before we got married in the fall, our friends held an engagement photo shoot for us in the mountains with golden aspens in the background. I had so, so much fun. And doesn't Malcolm look like my own personal Edward Cullen, minus the controlling/DV behavior. These made me so happy. We could not have gotten …
It's starting to get warmer in Colorado Springs! Spring is coming, y'all, and I can't wait for the floral patterns, crisp button downs tucked into skirts, and fresh foliage. Pikes Peak still has snow on it through spring which feels like delightful potential for moisture collection as many parts of our state suffer from droughts. …
Daisy-Head Maezie 