♥ Two pieces from On Being: The Quiet Lives that Enoble Us All and To Instruct Myself Over and Over in Joy.
♥ Grechen's Closet takes a look at American-made denim. This is something I've been interested in (and intimidated by, because HELLA EXPENSIVE); it's nice to have a list of places to start with.
♥ Opinions on graffiti can be mixed, but I'm of the belief that specific designated public spaces can be a beautiful outlet for creative expression for these artists. Hope Outdoor Gallery in Austin, Texas, is proof of that.
♥ Zadie Smith on not keeping a journal. I'm always trying to sort out my mixed feelings on journaling, so I appreciated this perspective.
♥ In the spirit of Cheryl Strayed's Wild, here are eight stories of women changed by their trail adventures.
♥ Though I'd been rooting for Jessica Williams to take over the Daily Show (because I freakin' ADORE her), I was angered by people unfairly accusing her of Impostor Syndrome when she announced she would not be taking the spot. "There is quite a difference between encouraging and supporting women as they pursue their goals and calling out and shaming women when their goals don’t match your expectations." YES.
♥ For my fellow Parenthood fans, if you're missing your weekly crying session, here is a compilation of 19 perfectly emotional moments on the show. *Cue the tears.*
♥ And for the Park & Rec fans: 8 Life Lessons from Leslie Knope. I'm having trouble coping with another favorite show being over...
♥ The Japanese concept of kaizen, and how small, incremental changes can be one of the best ways to achieve your goals.
♥ 37 Books Every Creative Person Should Read. I've either read or own probably half of this list.
♥ We have officially hit the point in the winter where I compulsively listen to sunny pop music to cheer myself up. Lately, it's been Runaway by Mr Little Jeans:
and Riptide by Vance Joy:
and Sunshine by Matisyahu:
♥ The handwritten text above is from Cocorrina's free 2015 calendar printable.
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