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The UnCommon Good

pursuing good things with little in common....

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My Creativity Creed

Creativity. It used to seem so ambiguous to me. Reserved for the people that were born with the knack for brainstorming. Check out this Creed that has revolutionized the way I practice the art of creativity.

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30x30: 30 Things I Want to Be About In My 30's

I'd highly recommend putting together a list of the things you want to be about--an intentional living list. Keep the vision in front of you. Set daily goals to achieve the bigger picture. Re-adjust when necessary.

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My Family's Adoption Story

Adoption is living out what God's done for us. Come join my family. Sight unseen. Just as you are. I've chosen to love you forever and then some.

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Finding Your Purpose

What is my purpose? What should I do with my life? As I work with college students, I find myself in these conversations often. And as I get older, I realize it's being re-defined, re-shaped and sometimes re-rooted.

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3.03.2011

Things I Love Thursday

Yep.  Still here in winter.

There are a few things that make me happy inside my house, which is where I spend more time than I would like these days...

The Decemberists. I'm so in love.  To the point that they are my constant companions at home.  If you don't have The King is Dead, you need to stop reading and click here to purchase it.   If you're still unsure, check out one of my favorites, "Rise to Me."  It was inspired by lead singer Colin Meloy's son with autism. I love how life enters art in such beautiful ways.



And then there's my Tyler Candle.

Since this isn't a scratch and sniff blog, here is how it is described:
Floral, woody blend combined with patchouli and vanilla with a heavy musk undertone

I was introduced to  "High Maintenance" at the Urban Cottage in Saugatuck.  Here the owner will woo you with his invented and borderline inappropriate names for the entire Tyler line.  He happens to call this one, "the pot smokin' mama." 

Just to be clear, I don't know if what he refers to is true.  But I'm guessing it's my favorite scent because some days I want to be creative and free and some days I want to be chic and sophisticated.  It speaks to all sides of me.

Tyler Candle in Living Room 
So, no, I'm not thankful for the chill outside.  But the chill vibe inside?  Totally got that going on.  Thankful that all it really takes is a great album and a candle...

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