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Living with Limitations – A Disability Post
Read more: Living with Limitations – A Disability PostThere’s a certain appropriateness spending Disability Awareness Month sick with a flu and then an upper respiratory infection. As a person living with a chronic thyroid condition, July recognizes the daily struggles I face and encourages understanding. At the start…
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The Shadowline Lace Bodice Nightgown
Read more: The Shadowline Lace Bodice NightgownA few months ago, I reviewed a pale blue vintage-inspired nightgown from Shadowline with intricate embroidery at the neckline and a breezy fit perfect for sleeping. Not only is the style comfortable enough to warrant frequent wear, but the gown…
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Appearing at Nordstrom This Week
Read more: Appearing at Nordstrom This WeekThe last few weeks my posts dwindled as I grappled with working, a long commute, and the ensuing problems the former two created within my aunt’s sphere of care. I always struggle with work/life balance, but when it became a…
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Saturday Recipe: The Rice Bowl
Read more: Saturday Recipe: The Rice BowlAfter posting about the dietary changes I made to improve my health and assist in my weight loss goals, I received messages about recipes. Since I love cooking, sharing my newfound passion here was something I wanted to do. However,…
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A Bittersweet Anniversary
Read more: A Bittersweet AnniversaryApril is never a happy month for me. I carry the weight of memories around my body like ropes which can never be unknotted. Even on the most beautiful days, the days when the weather is cool and the sky…
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Meta & Body Policing
Read more: Meta & Body PolicingWhile I dealt with an injured Rayden, the latest Covid variant, and the 14th anniversary of my mom’s passing during April, my feud with Meta revived. For those of you who do not follow our social media channels: A couple…
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Creative Writing: The Pines
Read more: Creative Writing: The PinesIn the charcoal dawn, rain pelted the window beside my desk, a steady clack, clack, clack of droplets against the panes of glass. I looked up and saw the pine trees that encircle the house dancing with the wind, their…
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Panache Andorra Wireless Bra
Read more: Panache Andorra Wireless BraThe most surprising trend for me in the last eight months is how much I enjoy wireless bras. For years, I only kept wireless styles in my bra wardrobe for at home wear. Now I wear them everywhere and love…
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Twisted Top by Mirror Mirror Moda
Read more: Twisted Top by Mirror Mirror ModaAs Mirror Mirror Moda evolves, I love how Patricia of Bolero refines her ideas, improving them with every style. Finding bust-friendly clothing is challenging, regardless of your size, and for a brand to cover so many body and bra sizes…
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Playful Promises Rosalyn Set
Read more: Playful Promises Rosalyn SetFor over a decade, I longed, nay pined, for an emerald green set. Green is my favorite color, and finding verdant shades in the lingerie world is no small feat. Other jewel tones like amethyst, sapphire, and garnet occupy more…
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Elila 2021 Glamour Bra
Read more: Elila 2021 Glamour BraWhen I had the store, I was not the biggest fan of Elila. Wireless customers were in dire need of alternatives, especially colorful ones, and Elila popped up during my research. My sales rep raved about the 1305, a jacquard…
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Blog Renewal & Donation
Read more: Blog Renewal & DonationWhile recovering from the crud last month, a kind-hearted reader messaged about contributing to the upkeep of the blog. Between the content here and the older posts from the shop, I helped her find the correct size and style for…