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Resound11: How Instagr.am and an iPhone Rocked My World in 2011
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Resound11: How Instagr.am and an iPhone Rocked My World in 2011

Taking photos is a big part of my life, so it’s really hard to call one single photo “the best one.” Plus, I like different photos for different reasons. Some are great because they transport me back to a special memory, some are artsy, and some just make me laugh. I especially enjoy photos that wake me up to overlooked beauty, such as a photo I recently took of dried cocoa powder in the bottom of my coffee mug. That dirty dish is a piece of beauty I might have overlooked if I had been sleepwalking through the day and had plopped it into the sink without truly seeing it. So, with all that in mind, here’s the photo I’ve chosen as my best of 2011.

Traveler’s Show & Tell: Volcanoes, Jazz and Romance on the Road
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Traveler’s Show & Tell: Volcanoes, Jazz and Romance on the Road

Welcome to the December 10, 2011 edition of Traveler’s Show & Tell This week’s Traveler’s Show & Tell blog carnival …Read the Rest

Reverb11: Community in my Kitchen (and the best sugar cookie recipe ever!)
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Reverb11: Community in my Kitchen (and the best sugar cookie recipe ever!)

Community in my kitchen I could fill several blog entries talking about all the places I have experienced community in …Read the Rest

Reverb11: Santa Meets Synchronicity
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Reverb11: Santa Meets Synchronicity

Santa Meets Synchronicity What with getting married in the spring and finally unpacking stuff I’ve been carting from one storage …Read the Rest

Traveler’s Show & Tell: Artsy Graffitti & Open Air Markets
Traveler's Show & Tell

Traveler’s Show & Tell: Artsy Graffitti & Open Air Markets

Welcome to the December 10, 2011 edition of Traveler’s Show & Tell This week’s Traveler’s Show & Tell blog carnival …Read the Rest

Resound11: Synesthesia is my Superpower
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Resound11: Synesthesia is my Superpower

Synesthesia is my Superpower I chose Synesthesia as my superpower because, while I find it a positive quality, it is …Read the Rest

Reverb11: My Fear of Driving
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Reverb11: My Fear of Driving

Reverb11 prompt: Fear The Reverb11 prompt I’ve chosen for today’s post comes from Coach Jennie a.k.a. @CoachJennie, on Twitter, in …Read the Rest

Reverb11: Balancing the Virtue-Flaw Continuum
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Reverb11: Balancing the Virtue-Flaw Continuum

The Virtue-Flaw Continuum Have you ever noticed how people’s virtues directly link to their flaws? Look closely, and you’ll see …Read the Rest

Vices, Surprises & Life as Art
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Vices, Surprises & Life as Art

Here are four different websites I have found (so far!) which pick up where #Reverb10 left off. So whether you call it #Reverb11, #Relish, #Resound11, or something else – take your pick from these prompts for Day 2.

#Resound11 Day One – One Word to Describe 2011
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#Resound11 Day One – One Word to Describe 2011

Hey there, mindful bloggers, it’s time for #Resound11. What’s that, you ask? #Resound11 is kind of like a blogger’s advent calendar, although the gifts you gain come not from what you take out, but from the energy you put into it. These gifts come in the form of insights, epiphanies and friendships with other bloggers. Check it out!

Byteful Travel Blog Carnival #9 – 2011 Nov 30
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Byteful Travel Blog Carnival #9 – 2011 Nov 30

I knew my blog carnival was in good hands last month when Andarin, from Byteful Travel, hosted the Traveler’s Show & Tell for me. This month, I’m returning the favor and hosting the Byteful Travel Blog Carnival for him. Read on to find out: where to find tropical beaches in Germany, how to cope when an “amazing adventure” turns tragic and more!

Traveler’s Show & Tell – Sun, Sand & Savory Dishes
Traveler's Show & Tell

Traveler’s Show & Tell – Sun, Sand & Savory Dishes

Judging from the tremendous amount of submissions I received for this week’s blog carnival, I’m not the only one who was off exploring the world recently! Read on to learn about: a fascinating hostel dedicated to the music of Gram Parsons, where to eat and what to order in Singapore, why Venice, Italy reminded me of playing with model trains, cooking classes in Italy, and much more!

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