Today’s Guest Contributor is Megan! Megan is a twenty-something student who recently returned to Washington state from a study abroad semester in Italy. Her latest favorite books include The Color of Water, Blink, The Alchemist, A New Earth, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Teacher Man, and The Lovely Bones. Welcome to Umbrella Blog Megan! (Photograph...
I know people. Funny, smart, adventurous, talented people. These people I know don’t have their own blogs but they’ve got great things to say and talents to share. So, tomorrow I’m starting a series of inviting non-bloggers to contribute something here once a week (or so). This way, they too, get their chance to...
Make a wish and give it wings Dreams of bright and beautiful things Dance through all the fun filled hours Don’t forget to smell the flowers Share some love and birthday cake All life joys are yours to take And when evening comes to view Thanks your lucky stars you’re you -Unknown
Anyone who says they have only one life to live must not know how to read a book. ~Author Unknown There is a great deal of difference between an eager man who wants to read a book and a tired man who wants a book to read. ~G.K. Chesterton If there’s a book you really...
If you’ve ever had trouble getting your fingernails to grow I have the solution. Take your vitamins everyday. In the course of a week or so I swear my nails have grown half an inch. They are freakishly long. So long that I’m actually having trouble typing this post. I didn’t want to blow money...
There’s something about this place that is truly remarkable. I’ve only been there twice and both times were in December. When I experienced it for the first time I felt like I had suddenly gained the knowledge of some magnificent cosmic secret. I was in awe and wonderment at the giant…everything around me. Those t-shirts...
“We recommend slow heating one cup of milk or milk alternative on the stovetop till hot, stirring in a continuous clockwise circle eleven times, then eleven counterclockwise stirs. Continue with this stirring cycle until vapors rise. Whisk in 3 tablespoons of our mix and pour into your favorite mug. Cordials may be added to taste...
