October 2011
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Mother Knows Best
Mom (to me): When you go to your job interview wear something modest and professional. The less skin, the better.
John: Mom, by that theory Mennonites would have all the jobs.
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SWF seeks... a kiss from a rose.
stylishwhitefemale:
I’m sort of digging the resurgence of the flower brooch. Remember when Carrie made them a staple in every girl’s accessory drawer? Hopefully you hung on to yours. If not, make or purchase one tout de suite! They’re the best way to add a little life to your lapel.
I had lunch with the maker of mine today. So good to see you Emily!
Skirt (as dress): BCBG Blazer: Zara...
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I want that dress!!
stylishwhitefemale:
It’s hard to believe, but I will be heading back to work soon. I had to head Downtown for my postpartum appointment, so I took advantage of the time out of the house to dress up a bit. Might as well practice the routine of it now.
The ladies in the office appreciated the ensemble and even…
I like my money where I can see it...hanging in my...
tonightmatthewimgoingtobe:
Gatsby’s obsessive pursuit of Daisy reflects something that we all need: a sense of idealism and a faith in the future. Even if that faith is ultimately disappointed, to live with the idea that we can one day achieve our dreams is surely better than not having any dreams at all.
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Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your...
– Psalm 37:4-5
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I want to know you moved and breathed in the same world with me.
– F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Short Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald: A New Collection
trainwreck:
“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.”
—F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
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hebrews 13:16
“But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”
We don’t often realize that doing good or sharing is more than lending someone something or just being “nice”, but can and does involve making sacrifices for another at our own expense. That struck me; I realized this weekend, among a whole host of other things, that I’m...
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