Welcome home to my Daughter, the Bride. She’s sleeping in her baby bed now (a New England full-size 4 poster), the one her Grandma tied a red ribbon around. We have a tight agenda, friends to see and a city market to explore tomorrow. Also heard it’s a tax-free weekend so some retail therapy may be in order. It’s the first time in three years of residency she’s had the ability to take a 3 day weekend for anything other than a wedding. But before we start the day, here are some of my random all-time favorite blogs – out of state (except for 1 or 2), family and friends as promised.
Famous and Not so Famous:
http://thepioneerwoman.com/ Ree Drummond was voted one of the top webcelebs on a Forbes survey last year, yet it’s hard to categorize her very professional blog. A Cali girl who married her cowboy (the Marlboro Man) and settled on a cattle ranch to raise her brood of beautiful children. Part food blog, part photo journalism/memoir, part homeschooling, she hits the right note of family in a virtual tone.
http://www.annleary.com/2011/08/mercury-wtf/ This is another professionally done blog by Ann Leary called “Wicked Good Life.” She wrote the novel “Outtakes from a Marriage,” and manages her farm complete with magnificent horses along with her celebrity husband, Dennis. Her byline is a kitchen sink of tags like: Art; City; Fear; Humor; and Writing. But if you’d like to see what the good life looks like, this is it!
The following are two foodie blogs I love. The first, “Relish This,” is from a writer cousin so not only are the recipes good, but they are delightfully fun to read. The second, “Food Porn,” is from my niece’s friend in MN. Full of seductively large, luscious photographs mixed with classic mid-western wholesomeness, this is a blog you’ll be drooling for.
- http://relish-this.blogspot.com/2011/07/nowsome-good-news-from-greece.html
- http://foodpornfor2.wordpress.com/2011/06/30/pork-and-lemongrass-meatball-salad/
http://doctorlynnsblog.wordpress.com/ And speaking of relatives, this is my brother the psychologist’s blog! Also from MN, it’s brandy new and I’m very excited about it. Its purpose is to help people find joy and meaning in life, so it is sprinkled with his compelling teachings and just plain good advice for strengthening our “psychological fitness.” He specializes in resilience. Think of Dr Phil, only much cuter. Speaking of which, spotted this artwork on a wall in our shopping center…..
Only in Cville
http://impactrichmond2007.blogspot.com/ Here is another relative I’m proud of, my cousin Anita in Richmond. She got the idea to start posting volunteer opportunities in her area for non-profits. Anyone can sign up and put their hearts and hands to good work! Bravo Ms Anita, and thanks for being my own personal Southern Welcome Wagon these last few years!
And now for two artsy Wedding Related blogs. First up is our beautiful pastry chef, Anita Gupta, who made the most yummy Guiness lager chocolate cupcakes with Bailey’s Irish Cream frosting, “Celtic Cupcakes” in honor of the Bride and Groom’s dogs. And second is the artistic and divine photography of Jack Looney. He just shot the Decemberists in concert and some killer takes of the brand new Martha Jeff Hospital that is about to open. Enjoy!
And how could I forget my son’s band?
http://www.theparlormob.com/ Album October 2011!
Water Play
MountainMornings 
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