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Blog Design Eclectic Whimsy
Illustration Nicholas Wilton
Cool Signpost David Robinson
Sky paper Weeds & Wildflowers
Background paper Sande Krieger
OK. I have an advance copy. I cheated. All I can say is, "I heart Katherine Center." Just click here and pre-purchase your copy so you don't have to stand in line with all of the other people who will want to get their hands on this wise and funny book! Honesty, humor and great writing is an amazing combination.
I love Joan Chittister. I'm always searching for spiritual guidence on living a balanced life. I recently met and was inspired by a Benedictine monk. So, there you have it!
Three brothers raised singing tent revival songs hook up with their first cousin and make some serious old-school music with a very fresh sound. I'm totally addicted. iTunes shows their "influencers" as Tom Petty, Neil Young and The Allman Bros. I also hear The Call (my fav). Careful in the car with the kids (the tent rivival days are long gone). Thanks to Ash & Lauren for the recommendation.
I can't stop listening to this! Soulful and bluesy - absolutely awesome.
We're back from another wonderful Port Aransas getaway! I brought my camera to capture some of the highlights! Here's my trademark side-view mirror self-portrait. "Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear."
There was lots of swimmin' . . .
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Lots of lovin' - these are my sisters Ashley and Barrett (yes, they're twins). Ashley is kissing on her daughter Amaya and Barrett is snuggling with Ellen.
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There was some cajun dancin'
and the game playin' was all about Kanoodle. The kids (and grown-ups) loved it! Ashley bought one game for everyone. Even Charlie got in on the action.
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Also along for the fun - my dad, Molly, Frankie (Barrett's husband) and Steve. MIA - my brother Jason and his wife Audrey who live in San Francisco. The guys fished from 4:45am until noon (when they hit their limits) on Saturday. We had a local restaurant fry and blacken the trout they caught - it was amazing!
Normally, unpacking from a Port A trip is nightmarish because of the sand, sunscreen and grit embedded in our clothes. This time, things are way different! Our 15 year-old washer and dryer finally bit the dust last week and we bought the new LG frontloader washer and the companion dryer that whistles a sweet little Cinderella tune when it's done.
For most families, this would not be cause for celebration. We, however, are completely delighted and enchanted. I'm not too proud to tell you that Ellen and Charlie (and I) like to sit in the utility room in the dark and watch with flashlights. Art, function, and entertainment - it don't get no better than that!
I just love summer. And dirty laundry.
06.29.2008 | by Brené Brown | in photography, family Share Article Email Article Print Article 7 Comments 
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Come visit me today...I'm sharing the love.
XO.
Congrats on the new purchase - i know you pretty well so i can only imagine how happy you are. does it really make that much of a difference?
On vacation in Virginia Beach this week....sharing house with 18 other family members! ahahahahah....isn't summer the best?! oh btw: almost finished with Bright Side of Disaster......GREAT BOOK! Thanks for that. Can't wait for her next one in 2009. I'm jealous you actually get to talk to the authors!