the benefits of procrastination
After being away for the past five days, I have a ton of writing to catch up on. That’s why I’m now doing the laundry. And running the dishwasher. And hand washing my bras.
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17-year-old nancy vu makes a big thing out of “just little things”
It’s obvious from a young age that some people are destined to do big things. Seventeen-year-old Nancy Vu is one of those people. Her blog, Just Little Things, encourages readers to appreciate, well, those everyday little things that we often take for granted. She has had such an impact that, in just two years, she…
Newfoundlands Take Over Author Chandra Hoffman's Blog!
If you haven’t met my Newfoundland, Jessie — meaning, you haven’t been knocked over, slobbered on or had your face washed by her — I hope you’ll head over to Chandra Hoffman’s fantastic blog, to meet her! Chandra is the author of the must-read novel, Chosen (which is one of the great books I read…
shop for japan!
Here are some easy ways to help the people of Japan, who are still reeling from last month’s earthquake/tsunami: This For Japan t-shirt from Pencey Standard gets the message across simply and eloquently. The New York-based fashion brand, known for its superior quality and fit, is taking orders now and planning to ship next week….
whole foods market’s whole bodycare
My daughter is so smart. For years, she’s been buying all her hair and body care products at Whole Foods, and I could never understand why she just wasn’t going to the drugstore. Well, last week, I attended a fascinating event in the Body Care section of Whole Foods in La Jolla, and got quite…