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Glimpses of Sara

My dad walked me down the aisle and gave me away, despite my bird's nest hairdo.
My dad walked me down the aisle and gave me away, despite my bird’s nest hairdo.
Me and my poison ivy--not thrilled with each other even a week after it appeared.
Me and my poison ivy–not thrilled with each other even a week after it appeared.
Loving being with my husband
Loving being with my husband
My mom and I when we visited the butterfly museum last summer.
My mom and I when we visited the butterfly museum last summer.
12 photos in glasses
Actually, I was holding the pitchfork, and I wasn't smiling...
Actually, I was holding the pitchfork, and I wasn’t smiling…
Stainless steel frames with progressive, no-line bifocal lenses that are photochromatic and have a premium oleophobic anti-reflective coating for a mere $136.26 shipped to my mailbox in two weeks or less. Zenni, you should hire me to advertise for you.)
Stainless steel frames with progressive, no-line bifocal lenses that are photochromatic and have a premium oleophobic anti-reflective coating for a mere $136.26 shipped to my mailbox in two weeks or less. Zenni, you should hire me to advertise for you.)
Proud mama and her baby boy
Proud mama and her baby boy
Spontaneous selifes by way of illustration: The two on the left were done with modern technology, me looking at what would be the mirror image WYWIWYG. The right one, quasi modern, digital smartphone camera but holding it as I would a traditional camera.
Spontaneous selifes by way of illustration: The two on the left were done with modern technology, me looking at what would be the mirror image WYWIWYG. The right one, quasi modern, digital smartphone camera but holding it as I would a traditional camera.
(When you're not great at shooting selfies while driving, transform them into sketches.... ) While I did ask my son how I looked before I left for my first day on the job, I didn't think about shooting a photo -- until I reached my first STOP sign. I look more happy than anxious. :)
(When you’re not great at shooting selfies while driving, transform them into sketches…. ) While I did ask my son how I looked before I left for my first day on the job, I didn’t think about shooting a photo — until I reached my first STOP sign. I look more happy than anxious. :)
Adam and I a mere six years ago...
Adam and I a mere six years ago…
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That would be me.... and, yes, I am smiling behind the mask.
That would be me…. and, yes, I am smiling behind the mask.
My friend Robena and I took a selfie prior to embarking on the Dash for Diabetes 5K Saturday morning.
My friend Robena and I took a selfie prior to embarking on the Dash for Diabetes 5K Saturday morning.
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A selfie of my mother and I on my last visit.
A selfie of my mother and I on my last visit.
My son after his final performance in "Beauty and the Beast." He played both a beast and a prince perfectly... just like in real life. :)
My son after his final performance in “Beauty and the Beast.” He played both a beast and a prince perfectly… just like in real life. :)
My mom with my son Adam and me on Mother's Day 2012.
My mom with my son Adam and me on Mother’s Day 2012.
Me, this morning, with the trusty float destined to save me from all the denizens of the deep -- and the shallows.
Me, this morning, with the trusty float destined to save me from all the denizens of the deep — and the shallows.
Daughter-in-love and mother-in-love. :)
Daughter-in-love and mother-in-love. :)
The fun before the storm... Little Orange Riding Hood and her sister Trish with unruly, not overly photogenic or cooperative football fans in the background. Did these people not feel the raindrops splashing around us? This was the weekend before the Nightmare with Coughin' began...
The fun before the storm… Little Orange Riding Hood and her sister Trish with unruly, not overly photogenic or cooperative football fans in the background. Did these people not feel the raindrops splashing around us? This was the weekend before the Nightmare with Coughin’ began…
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Temporarily pouting, but permanently enlightened!
Temporarily pouting, but permanently enlightened!
So it poured rain the day of commencement, which meant it was a bad hair day. But it was a great day with my new, old friends anyway!
So it poured rain the day of commencement, which meant it was a bad hair day. But it was a great day with my new, old friends anyway!
Stars upon thar driver licenses...
Stars upon thar driver licenses…

Category: fashion

How do you get an emoji makeover?
fashion, humor, life

How do you get an emoji makeover?

A week ago, I had no idea that having a personalized emoji was even a thing, and now I am … Continue reading How do you get an emoji makeover?

My 21 seconds of fame…
fashion, humor, life, Toastmasters, work life

My 21 seconds of fame…

As the marketing representative for the Innovation Hub, I am often asked to approve media coverage of the building, its events, and its tenants, but I have never had to represent the company on TV. Until now. Continue reading My 21 seconds of fame…

aging parents, dementia, fashion, humor, life

If she only knew…

Sometimes it’s better not to know. For instance, when your husband thinks the dress you wore to work that day makes … Continue reading If she only knew…

A throwback at Christmas…
aging parents, dementia, family, fashion, life, memories

A throwback at Christmas…

Last night, my oldest sister sent a text that included the photo at left, above, and the sentence, “Recognize anything besides … Continue reading A throwback at Christmas…

Kicking boot and taking aim…
blogging, fashion, friends, humor, life, work life

Kicking boot and taking aim…

*Warning: This blog post has no substance whatsoever. Last year I ordered a pair of boots online, got them, tried … Continue reading Kicking boot and taking aim…

fashion, humor, life

When I am scared of pants…

Americans are getting fatter and fatter, yet the pants we wear are getting smaller and smaller. I just don’t understand … Continue reading When I am scared of pants…

character, Christian life, fashion, humor, life, memories, parenting

Like a pedicure in winter…

When asked what I wanted for my birthday in August, I said “just a pedicure” and got the go ahead … Continue reading Like a pedicure in winter…

Christian life, family, fashion, friends, life

Flowers, frills, and ostrich quills

I was expecting a laptop battery from Amazon, and so when I spotted the nondescript package near my door, I … Continue reading Flowers, frills, and ostrich quills

character, Christian life, fashion, humor, life

Clothes cover a multitude of sins…

If life were a beach, I would have no cellulite. Because I am vain enough that if given the “opportunity” … Continue reading Clothes cover a multitude of sins…

character, Christian life, education, fashion, humor, life, teaching

Chronicles of Marmia, Day 3

I managed to sleep until almost 6:30 this morning, and I awoke still tired but excited for the day. I … Continue reading Chronicles of Marmia, Day 3

character, family, fashion, humor

Happy feet…

Some people have comfort food. I have comfort shoes. (To be honest, I have both.) I wear sandals during the … Continue reading Happy feet…

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