I originally came up with the Heroes & Legends idea because of the women in my life like Erin Hareng. Erin simply does not stop. She has a high-level job where she teaches as much as she learns. She is raising two little ladies to be the next generation of feminists. She is a great […]
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Guest Writer – On Jimmy Durante and Valentine Candy
When I was cleaning up my file cabinet this weekend, I stumbled upon a couple of emails and letters from dad. Golly. If you want to turn me into a pile of mush, well… I guess this works. In case you need a reminder about the amazingness that was Mark Skarich, here you go. I can […]
Join Me in Honoring Mom
Last year I PRed (“personal record” for the uninitiated) at the 2012 Run to Irish Fest for the Arthritis Foundation and in honor of mom. I finished around 32:40, but more importantly had 10 people join me that morning and raised $660 for research. It was a great morning all-around and I can’t wait to […]
12 Questions for A Purveyor of Vintage and Awesomeness – Michelle Eigenberger
Next up on the list of heroes – Michelle Eigenberger! I met Michelle through a search on Etsy. She had a storefront there where she sold vintage fabric. Perfect for those of us making antique-y looking flowers using old items, right? Instead of becoming a customer (sorry Michelle!), I became an admirer of all things […]
12 Reasons Why Amber Is The Coolest
As my attention wanes back to the blog as the place I’d like to focus my attention, I’m trying to figure out what is My Voice. All the big “How to Have a Successful Blog” articles tell you you need A Voice. I thought I had A Voice, but it turns out voices come with […]