So, back in January I answered 48 Questions about myself in the spirit of Old School Blogging. This month I have joined with Heather at Theta Mom and we are bringing back another meme for those of us who miss “the old days” of blogging. Do you remember when we used to pass these things around…
From Whence Inspiration Comes
I’ve been blogging here for over 6 years now. It kinda blows my mind that I have been writing and photographing and posting about my life and family for that long in this space. Recently I was thinking about how so many “bloggers” aspire to write a book and I kind of think I have…
Passing on the Good
Last Tuesday I was a little bit surprised when I received an email from Vanessa. And in the first few sentences I was a little stunned as I read this… “So every so often I think about you and I forget that I don’t know you in real life. I just wanted to say thank…
Bloggity Blog Blog Blog
I started blogging at the end of November 2006. I had a friend at church who had a blog and I was intrigued and thought it would be fun to keep family and friends updated on our growing family, via the internet. So, one Fall afternoon I sat in our driveway while little Ben played…
Taking a Step Back
She sat by the door in her bedroom, “Indian style” with the green shag carpet grazing each of her calves. The full length mirror on the back of the door served as a periscope into her teenage soul. “Who are you, REALLY?” she would ask as she gazed deep and long into her own brown…
BlogHer ’12, The Love Post
I have some really amazing friends. They are amazing because they share their lives with me and their hearts with me and their souls with me. They are amazing how they put their whole selves out there and they put their stories out there. To help others. To feel better. To help others feel better….
Brownies in Uganda
I’ve been keeping up with my next guest blogger for a while! I think she and I would be good friends in real life because she likes to cook and bake and I think she writes like she talks, even though I’ve never met her. In other words, I believe she is a truly genuine…
The Thing About Exercise That No One Talks About…
While I’m off, taking on NYC at the BlogHer conference, a few friends have agreed to guest post here for me. I have such awesome friends! First up is someone I blame for blogging. Oh wait, did I say blame? Okay, I meant attribute my awesome love for other bloggers to… She was the first…
So Who IS Miss Elaine-ous? (pre BlogHer post)
Here’s a little post about me for those of you who may not read here regularly or are just finding me because I’m attending BlogHer this year. Just a few tid-bits for ya!… I smile and laugh a lot. I’m usually pretty happy. I like clothes so you might see me in 2 or 3…
I ask you… and some photos.
Do you ever read the comments on other people’s blog posts and think, “Ah man, I wish I’d said that” or “woah, that comment was so perfect!”?? I do. Sometimes. But then I know I also have my own words and it’s okay to say something similar too, especially if I really mean it and…