Pinterest Inspired Outfits One of the most interesting psychological results of this lockdown is the realization that I require a lot more visual and social stimuli than I ever imagined. In a “normal” day going out in the world, we …
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April 2020
Why Lab Grown Diamonds Are Sustainable
Why Lab Grown Diamonds Are Sustainable Mined Diamonds The world of diamond mining and manufacturing has historically been fraught, to put it mildly. From the prevalence of child workers in the world’s unregulated mines to conflict diamonds – often called …
PACT Apparel Review + Sale Picks
PACT Apparel Review About PACT Apparel Pact makes organic, fair trade certified underwear, socks, loungewear, casual separates, and exercise clothes for the whole family. They recently introduced a range of bedding, as well. I have been a longtime fan of …
What’s Changed in the Fashion Industry Since “The True Cost” Premiered?
The True Cost premiered five years ago and I recently re-watched it. Here is what has changed in the fast fashion industry, where there’s cause for hope, what The True Cost misses, and ethical fashion advocacy that really works, plus a call-to-action.
Creating Rhythms | Managing Social Distancing
Managing Social Distancing We’re on something like Week 6 of social distancing. I would not say that I have turned into a totally well-adjusted homebody, but I have managed to find a few things that lift my spirits and create …
Dress-Up #3 | A Cancelled Wedding
My Sister-in-Law’s Wedding Today was supposed to be my sister-in-law’s wedding, and I was supposed to be the photographer. Even though it’s the last week of classes, Daniel and I were going to drive to Virginia, hitch a ride with …
Thoughtful Style | Thrifted Windbreaker
A Thing I Wore I went to physical therapy a couple weeks ago and wore a version of this outfit. After my introductory appointment, I was able switch to tele-health, which is more convenient and a lot safer from a …
When You’re a Helper Who Can’t Help
A Helper Who Can’t Help While I have not extensively studied the Enneagram, it’s safe to say that my personality is fairly equally balanced between a 1 and a 2. Twos, the Helpers, are identifiable by their willingness to lend …
Book Review: Ted Karpf’s Acts of Forgiveness
Acts of Forgiveness Book Review Today is Holy Saturday, the day when, as my professor, Sister Janet, put it: Jesus is really, really dead. It is not the whimsical procession of Palm Sunday. It is not the wailing evening of …
Dress-Up #2 | How’s It Going?
How’s it going? That seems to be the question these days. Every Wednesday evening, my first-year Episcopalian group from seminary “gets together” on Zoom to check in, share our highs and lows, and see each other’s faces. It’s an important …
Finding a Bit of Thrift Store Magic Online
As close to the real thing as you can get…due to social distancing.
Blue Light Blocking Glasses Review | Do They Work?
Blue Light Blocking Glasses Review In what feels like 2 years ago but was most certainly less than 2 months ago, I decided I had had enough. While I have been a lifelong by-hand note taker, I had switched over …