Nicole Genthe Smith and I go all the way back to middle school when we both had unfortunate haircuts and styles of clothes. We parted ways in high school, though I remember watching her fondly from afar at cheerleading competitions. See, she was on the WISCO team which pretty much blew everyone else out of […]
Heroes & Legends
I Choose Her Road – On Becoming My Mother
As I slapped on the “war paint” this morning, I laughed out loud. How is it possible that I even apply makeup the same way mom does?! Who knows, but I do. I laugh like she does, slowly… quietly, unless I’m really feeling tickled. I much prefer pajamas and staying at home and canceling dates […]
Many Questions for a Hero – Erin Gives Without Asking
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 […]
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 […]