the underdog

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Viva la viola! This week,  The Economist ’s More Intelligent Life Web site began polling readers on “ Which Instrument Is the Best? ” T...

meteor over a lake

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Angi, another reason to go visit! Explanation:  Did you see it? One of the more common questions during a meteor shower occurs because the...

oh if only I were taller...

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For you, Bahn, so that you can wear any kind of heel you ever wanted! "Same Height Party" via { buzzfeed }

happiness in a cup

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Visual of an optimist for Dyno and J-man via { swissmiss }

pretzel lust

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Seamus, it is National Pretzel Day!!! Who knew there was such an glorious holiday for such an inglorious, carb-heavy treat?! Auntie Annie&...

painting the walls

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I'd have to say, this about sums up the year for me, loving my sunny apartment and my freedom. So very thankful for the solitude and t...

potus

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Speaking of political views, POTUS slow-jamming the news, explaining his policy on student loans cracked me up... via { ny daily news }

arts advocacy

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Whatever your opinion on Bill Clinton may be, or how long-winded his talks can be, I appreciated his 2 cents on arts advocacy. I am pr...

plant obsession

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I thought my little burgeoning green house was a little nutty. My next bathroom: via { pinterest }

mozart's in the closet

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Dyno and J-man, this used to be one of your mom's favorite symphonies. I just may have ruined it for her... <a href="http://...

california dreamin'

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One of my dreams is to spend a few weeks, driving up Highway 1. When I see beautiful pictures like these from my friend's rec...

me and my fly

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Portrait of a fly in the 20th century. I need something like this for music through 8 centuries to get me through my comps.  sourc...

chicken or egg?

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One of my favorite childhood traditions were the many many visits from Oma and Opa, which meant a truckload of real German chocolate amids...

patience young Paduan

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My motto for the month after so very many irritations and so little time to breath. For you too, Wendy! Extinguishing yourself.   ...

a surprise in hitting the pavement

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I decided recently that I need to get back to running now that I am no longer afraid of slipping and breaking my wrist. There is never any...

responsibility at work

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Here is what I feel should be the goal of orchestral playing or any kind of playing for that matter: “Your responsibility at work is ...

scars

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I have accepted my hearing loss as part of who I am, and take pride in the fact that I have decided to pursue a profession that embodies li...

swinging

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I have been a huge, huge fan of Moment Junkie recently, and I think this photo as taken the cake. I love these swinging flower girls on t...

samoas

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My weakness. Maybe I shouldn't tell you about the Girl Scout Cookie Locator  or the app , Seamus? photo via { stephmodo }  

orange

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This orange dress has been floating around in my mind all day, designed by Aurelio Costarella in Australia I love the intensity of the co...

bear hug

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a lovely setting of a good reminder “ Love Yourself ” art print. Illustration by Lim Heng Swee via { swiss miss }