This is a post from 2019. I've updated it a bit and added an extra two ideas at the end. Maps - Use old maps or atlases to wrap smaller objects. Recently a friend gave me a birthday present wrapped in a beautiful map with a vintage postcard attached to it with washi tape. I …
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Today was the first day. The first day that a flame has been ignited somewhere in the region of my solar plexus. It's a familiar flame, burning white hot, just below the surface. It's a flame that I lost when I was sick. Another thing that cancer took from me. But friends, I didn't know …
If you've ever been in my car, you probably know that I love to sing and harmonize to the radio. Get in nerds, it's the Maegan Karaoke Show! Because of my constant serenading my passengers, I have been corrected on lyrics several times. This may have something to do with my hearing at this age, …
Tonight we will be basking in the glow of our lights, drinking my annual mulled wine, and cuddling in our Snuggies (actually called Huggle, the off brand 🙂 )while watching Harry Potter. All things cozy. Sending love and light to you tonight. Warmly, Mae
During the weekends, I usually spend a lot of time relaxing or sleeping. I am one of those people who could sleep 15 hours without the help of medication or other substances. It boggles my mind to think that some people can't sit for more than 30 minutes to an hour at a time. Girl, …
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It is widely known that I'm a fan of all baked goods. From Lil' Debbies to delicate home baked goods, I'm down to indulge. So when I find an unusually well baked sweet, I take note. This morning I grabbed a piece of banana bread from a local coffee shop when I was there for …
Malcolm and I moved into our new house over the extended holiday weekend. As mentioned previously, my energy for unpacking and home projects wavers and generally falls into nothingness not long after I move in. The result: lots of unpacked boxes and tubs that move around with me to all my places of residence. M …
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Mae Goes West 