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“It’s one thing to make a picture of what a person looks like, it’s another thing to make a portrait of who they are.” – Paul Caponigro
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Raggle, the Amazing Christmas Costume Dog:
Raggle 2014
Downton Abbey: the Sitcom?
Every year, ITV chooses a number of UK-based charities to be the beneficiaries of their Text Santa campaign. But they don’t just ask for money. They work for it. Continue reading
Maleficent’s Jeweler
Two-Finger Tahitian Pearl, Diamond, and Blood Ruby Ring. Infinitely better than brass knuckles, don’t you think?
The Wexford Carol and Some Cute Boys From England
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate, and a very happy Thursday to everyone else! Continue reading
Early Eighties Gift Guide!
All of it. I want all of it.
Are you feeling nostalgic? Continue reading
Out of the Mouths of Babes
Bonus Friday-Before-Christmas Post: Monks’ Hallelujah!
Since this has been around since 2008, I can’t imagine that there are too many people who haven’t seen it. I typically post it on Facebook every Christmas, and after rewatching it on my commute this morning and remembering just how brilliant it is, I thought it was worth a share.
These are high school students. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. With a great imagination. Behold ths Silent Monks Christmas Show.
Kindergarten Critic
I don’t usually post updates to previous blogs, but this one needed mentioning. Iain Armitage, the brilliant (very) young theater critic I wrote about in July is really taking off, and I wanted to share his inevitable ascent to stardom with you all. Continue reading
15-Second Hemingway
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Hectic holiday schedule? Too busy to read the classics? Have no fear! 15-Second Hemingway is here! Continue reading
Meet the Nugget
VintageRevival.com
Take It Off. Take It ALL Off.
Today’s offering is a wonderful song and a very positive message from Colbie Calliat. Continue reading
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Christmas Jumpers! (Not what you think):
Duckface:
Pied Piper Duck Fashion Show
Alone
When I got home tonight, a friend had posted this very moving video on Facebook, and I wanted to share it. I can’t even imagine what it would be like to be so isolated. The video is a little tough to watch, but the payoff is huge.
If you’d like to learn more about Patrick and his story, the Huffington Post published an article about him, here.
Music for a December Morning!
Spoiled Rotten
This is not my first post about the highly-desirable-yet-ridiculously-priced items for sale at Restoration Hardware, and it’s not likely to be my last. Continue reading
Meet Deb
Deb proudly sells the ugliest Christmas sweaters on ebay (no small feat, believe me.
My OBT 