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mid-week round-up

coolclocks

Hello lovelies! What a crazy week. Lots happening at work, TWO national championship runs to keep up with and no back to back days off. The days are just flying by (even as they get longer)!

If you’re in need of a food recommendation for this upcoming weekend, I have a couple. Monday, my family grabbed lunch at Limestone Blue. Very yummy, very Kentucky. And, while watching the game at Lynagh’s that same night, I ordered an O’round burger because it made the cut in The Chevy Chaser’s Top 5 burgers in town list. Both great options if you’re lookin’ to treat yourself after a busy week!

But enough about noms, let’s check out some links! Enjoy the rest of your week. : )

If only I were a master baker.

An inventor changes the menstrual health of women in developing countries for the better.

Postcards that keep it real.

Now totally acceptable to dress like your Dad.

The BBN after the loss (and predictions on who will stay and who will go).

“Les Mousserables”

5 little known facts about Bob Ross.

A PowerPoint on how PowerPoint is ruining teaching.

A delicious, Jamie Oliver omelette.

An oral history of Ghostbusters.

Use your voice!

Drake lookin’ like…

This would never happen on Encarta.

When did we decide we all stink?

Fired for refusal to unfriend on Facebook.

What we should really cut in the circumcision debate? The hyperbole.

And huge congrats to my Tops on their 8th AFA National Title! STNJ! ❤

 

mid-week round-up

paintstrokes

Spring has sprung and I couldn’t be happier!!! Has anyone else noticed a correlation between the rise in temperatures and a rise in social invitations? Everyone is coming out of hibernation, at long last. As for last weekend, I had a magnificent time in BG, KY at the WKU Alumni Work Weekend. I visited several vAry Bowling Greenian restaurants (I started to type them out but then got a little embarr-barr at how MANY places I was able to go in the span of basically 2 days lol), caught up with my WKY fam, and saw fantastic forensics performances. I know, as time continues to pass, that team and those people will always feel like home to me. Now, this weekend is filled to the brim with my favorite spectator sports–the American Forensics Association national tournament and the NCAA FINAL FOUR!!! I’ll be wearing blue with my 4’s held high in the hopes that both the Kentucky Wildcat Men’s Basketball Team and the Western Kentucky University Forensics Team bring championships back to the Commonwealth.

Now enjoy some links in this calm before the storm aka the wildest weekend imaginable for lovers of college basketball and college forensics:

If the movie “Her” occurred in 1995 (featuring Clippy!).

New racially biased hairstyle rules for women in the Army.

This new book about the Kitty Genovese murder is going straight onto my reading list.

…and this ballet book too!

The real dirt on archaeology.

A lesson in time management.

A beautiful story of a dedicated father (right here in Lexington, KY).

Ever wonder what Pamela Anderson is up to these days?

A new dating service.

Great long-form read: The Dead Zoo Gang.

25 facts about my favorite scary movie.

Alcohol hacks.

And a fan’s well-wishes to Coach Cal.

Forever and always–STNJ!!!!!! ❤

 

mid-week round-up

paintchips

So remember when we thought winter was finally over? I stumbled out of my bed yesterday morning and literally couldn’t comprehend the snow I saw out the window. Yikes! I hope that was the last of it…FOR REAL THIS TIME. This week, I’m counting down the hours until Friday when I get to travel to Bowling Green and see so many beautiful faces. A bunch of former WKU Forensics team members are meeting back on the Hill for an Alumni Work Weekend to help prepare the current team for their Nationals run. I’m looking forward to seeing some mind-blowing speeches and hugging some loves that it feels like I only get to see once in a blue moon. ‘Til then my dears, here are some fun links to pass a few of those hours between now and Friday–a day I’m sure we’re ALL looking forward to, whether venturing to BG or not. : )

Dancers’ bodies. (nsfw)

For all you cello-lovers. ; )

Moving ad in support of midwifery.

Performing gender with the face.

A performance review and call to archive forensics performances.

Gearing up for Easter the Irish way.

A husband talks about his wife’s mental illness.

Your brain with a crush.

What employers do before they interview you.

And GO CATS!!! lolololol (But for real, fingers crossed for the game on Friday!)

 

mid-week round-up

daisies

I hope everyone is having a fantastic week so far! It seems as though this back and forth weather nonsense has a lot of people feeling ooky, so I hope you’re taking care of yourselves. I’ve been popping zinc like crazy just in case. : ) In other news, HUGE congratulations to the Western Kentucky University Forensics Team for winning the International Forensics Association tournament in Paris, France. Go Tops!

Now, enjoy some link love on me and have a magnificent day. ❤

A reminder to professors: We need you!

A school you’ve probably never heard of. (I can’t wait to read this book.)

A recipe for Irish Soda Bread because I bought some for the holiday and now I can’t get enough.

This short video says so much with no words at all.

A tiny home in a dome!

New photo project gives cameras to food stamp recipients.

Whimsical French bookstore.

And one more from Nicholas Kristof because I love him.

Think twice about your voluntourism.

Japanese travel tips for visiting America–all of the LOLZ. “They tend to horse laugh, even the women.” : )

HAPPY WEDNESDAY!

mid-week round-up

bike

Hello lovelies! What have you been up to this week? Monday night, in celebration of the warm front, I grabbed drinks with a few friends after work. We got a bucket of seasonal SUMMER beer and even sat out on the patio for a little bit. Yesterday, I had to go to some job training (complete with many poorly acted educational videos) but the commute to and fro with the sun shinin’ and all my windows rolled down totally made it a-ok! I even squeezed in a walk around my neighborhood at sunset. Life’s possibilities seem endless to me when the weather is warm! ….We just won’t mention the fact that my weather app said it was supposed to snow today….that can’t be true, right? I hope the rest of your week is full of the promises of Spring and here are a few links just for you!

Scenes from Wisconsin. (I love the last photo with the lawn chairs arranged around a fire-pit!)

Tips for when you forget a name.

Relatable.

Happy birthday, Internet.

This dude is totally a “FIND DELIGHT” inspiration.

Mark Twain’s recommended reading.

Disturbing study on police perception of black youths.

What side of this debate are you on?

This song on repeat today. Every band should do lil acoustic covers (featuring a kazoo) on film in their car…because I love it.

AND…an adorable post over on my sister’s blog about our love of hiking!

Love y’all! This blog has been such a fun adventure so far and I really appreciate all your kind words and support! I sure do know some awesome people. : )

P.S. Sending love to East Harlem today. ❤

mid-week round-up

mwru1

I hope everyone had a fantastic Mardi Gras! What are your plans for the rest of the week? Today is technically day one of my weekend…but then I have to go back to work tomorrow and take weekend day two on Friday. Weird, but in the end perfect, as it’s my Mom’s birthday on Friday! Have a killer week, and here are a few Internet gems for your mid-week enjoyment. Give ’em a click, if you’d like!

For those of you in doubt: a powerful message from my dude, Ira.

No cocks needed in her cockpit. ; )

What’s your favorite position? Lauren Conrad’s response is perfection.

What’s next for Wikipedia?

A transplanted Louisiana-native reflects on Katrina and the city of New Orleans.

I know some Mamas in need of this story. 

In response to your Pinterest fit-spiration boards.

A son interviews his mother. Warning: tearjerker.

Quiz: Which gay icon should you go to brunch with? I got Dolly Parton because OBVI.

And in news from my great Commonwealth, here is Attorney General Jack Conway’s statement on Judge Heyburn’s same-sex marriage ruling–

(Does it sound to anyone else like it was his wife who was the voice of reason on this? Kudos Elizabeth Conway!)