tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19953190804357306432024-02-22T23:44:29.921-08:00The Spice Loft ProjectDr. Workhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16706542161980241712noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1995319080435730643.post-47131464933832839122012-10-18T12:02:00.000-07:002012-10-18T12:02:17.958-07:00Recalibration <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today was a day to recalibrate. A day to remind myself how blessed I am, a day to whisper my gratitudes into the warm Florida wind, and a day to rechart the direction of my life. <br />
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Good things are to come. Project updates soon.<br />
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Dr. Workhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16706542161980241712noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1995319080435730643.post-15982064392428347692012-06-22T14:35:00.000-07:002012-06-22T14:35:23.843-07:00The Midnight Shuffle & Movie NightThe midnight shuffle ran me ragged this year. Thankfully the last two weeks of my summer schedule has made it possible for all my "moonlighting" projects to become my "day" projects. This means I can actually have a night free to enjoy a movie with a dear friend. I can't remember when the last time that has happened but believe you me, I plan on reveling in it entirely because... because it's back to the grind next week... <br />
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But, I'm not blogging about my Napa Valley adventure or my time spent at the lakehouse <em>yet </em>because I seem to have fallen in love on my flight back to Florida. And when you fall in love, you need to let it share it with everyone. So, ladies and gentlemen, I introduce you to my new love, <a href="http://www.joansonthird.com/">Joan's on Third</a> in Los Angeles. I've never been here, but be still my heart, I'm smitten. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>{all photography by </em></span><a href="http://www.laurejoliet.com/"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>Laure Joliet</em></span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em> for </em></span><a href="http://remodelista.com/"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>Remodelista</em></span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>}</em></span></div>
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Besides the gorgeous interior design of the bakery and what I can only assume are the most delicious of gourmet treats, what impresses me most about Joan's business is her dedication to her family. I was inspired to see she linked a gallery of images tagged, "Family Photos" right above the other impressive galleries of the marketplace and her catered parties. The Family Photos gallery has pictures of not only Joan's family (what an adorable grandson, by the way), but her "family" of employees, and even a few "family" sheep and cows! </div>
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Find her family photos <a href="http://www.joansonthird.com/family_photos.php">here</a>. What a way to make your employees feel like a part of your business. It's no wonder this woman has met with tremendous success. <em>*Love*</em></div>
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</div><div>Amen. I need to remember this more often. </div><div><br />
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This year's winner was none other than the Iron Chef (and fellow midwesterner) Michael Symon. This was a three-peat for Michael, and he deserved it. I can attest to the amazingness of his "Porky Burger" from his B Spot restaurant in Cleveland, Ohio:<br />
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I skipped the pork cracklin' chips but thoroughly agreed with Rachel Ray's decision to declare Michael the true burger king. A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. Right before he won, he was gracious enough to pose with yours truly :)<br />
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My second favorite? The Luther from Bulldog Burger in Miami:<br />
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I was a rookie burger basher without a doubt! With 35 chefs competing with their own take on the best burger in the world, I sadly only sampled about five. I learned from a few seasoned professionals that the real foodies know to take just one bite of each burger so they don't become comatose too early in the night. Who would have guessed that the figure conscious mavens of South Beach were primed with such a competitive grub strategy? I, on the other hand, had no planned strategy and unfortunatley felt so stuffed I could have been rolled out of the bash like Violet Beauregarde in <em>Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory</em> after two booths. By my fifth burger I was seeing sirloin everytime I blinked. Whoa.<br />
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Overall, I had a blast enjoying the scene and getting to meet some of my favorite Food Network idols. Next year, I'll go armed with a new strategy and a much emptier stomach!<br />
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Some of my favorite memories growing up are of cooking with my mom. She's an excellent cook. Hailing from a long line of good gourmets, my mom could make the only two ingredients left in a cupboard into a five course meal. Often times, she did just that-- especially when we were growing up and didn't have much in the lines of a "cushion" in terms of the finances. My mom is truly talented in the culinary arts world. She's the type to grow her own herbs, to use real butter in all her recipes, and the type who never uses measuring cups yet everything seems to be miraculously perfect when all is baked and done. You know the type I'm talking about, I'm sure.<br />
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Funny then, that I was recalling these memories over the Christmas vacation when we were all in charge of cooking a meal each night that we were together (think of it like "Top Chef: Family Style." It was so much fun, and I highly recommend you do it with your family or friends!). I stumbled upon these aprons in a magazine and instantly fell in love. I remember being so excited as a little girl to put on my mom's apron and wrap the tie around my tiny waist ten million times. These aprons by Ice Milk remind me of the grace my mom always had while she cooked and the elegance that I still admire about her today. <br />
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<br />Dr. Workhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16706542161980241712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1995319080435730643.post-18509136356357431212012-01-16T21:06:00.000-08:002012-02-04T16:18:18.248-08:00Falling<div style="text-align: center;">
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Falling down, falling behind, falling to pieces, falling head over heels-- guilty of them all in the past six months. <br />
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There's nothing like having your loved ones there to remind you of <i>who</i> you are when even you yourself don't seem to remember any more. <br />
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Now I know where I stand and I'm ready to get this year started with a clearer focus than I've had in a long, long time. <br />
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<br />Dr. Workhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16706542161980241712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1995319080435730643.post-8368719940092108802012-01-12T18:09:00.000-08:002012-01-13T15:02:19.180-08:00Keep Calm & Have a Cup of TeaAllow me to take you on a flashback to August when I had the very wonderful pleasure of visiting England and Scotland. I <i>loved</i> the trip. In fact, I distinctly remember being in Edinburgh and thinking that if someone told me I could stay and live there if I only agreed to start a brand new job shoveling horse [you know what] and left everything I owned in the states, I would have agreed right then and there.<br />
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So what did I love the most about the trip? Besides the amazing company of my sister and the divine hospitality of a dear friend in Newcastle, having so many things that I've studied or taught from a book appear life size and in 3-D was by far the biggest thrill of the 10 days. I'll post the pictures that look like romantic scenes from <i>Braveheart</i> soon so I can share just how beautiful, surreal, and serene the experience was with you. Every castle, every mountain, every flock of sheep grazing on the foggy countryside, made me feel like William Wallace was going to appear in front of me at any moment and whisk me away into the Highland hills. Yeah, I know, head completely in the clouds!<br />
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When I wasn't being an annoying history nerd and sappy romantic, I was enjoying the UK's finest foods and refreshments. So many people told me the food in England and Scotland wouldn't be very good, but I found quite the opposite to be true. I had the best smoked salmon I've ever eaten in my life at a pub on the shores of Loch Lomond, the most delicious sticky toffee pudding (that still makes my mouth-water) in Newcastle, and my first afternoon tea service at the adorably eclectic Eteaket Tea Room on Frederick Street in Edinburgh.<br />
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Perhaps the closest we have to the sophisticated afternoon tea ritual here in the states is our "soup and salad" option at neighborhood cafes.** I'm curious how an afternoon tea service would do here in America. I imagine that the appropriate portion sizes, variety of sconces and sandwiches, and the afternoon pick-me-up from the tea would be an ideal lunch option for the busiest of all Americans, yet I have never seen a cafe offer anything remotely similar. Is it a niche market? I don't think so. A gold mine? Perhaps. Maybe more of a diamond in the rough as far as an idea goes for now. I'll post it on my inspiration board to see what I think of the idea in a few months. What I do know, though, is that I need more afternoon tea in my life, fast!</div>
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I'll be honest, 2011 wasn't my favorite year. Not in the slightest. It's been the kind of year that made me feel like I wanted to crawl under a rock and hide for most of it, actually. So that's why I am grateful for places that make me feel like I can disappear into a familiar buzz. Brew has been my sanctuary, the only place in Florida that even remotely comes close to mimicking the cozy corner cafes that I'm used to from Boston and Ann Arbor. It's fitting that I make my New Year's resolutions for 2012 here, and that I share it with you today.<br />
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I resolve this year to be better than all the rest. I resolve to stop feeling like I'm constantly behind on work, to view the challenges I face this year as motivation to keep working for what I want. I resolve to take better care of myself, and to revel in the small moments.<br />
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I hope you have a wonderful New Year. <br />
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xoxo, <br />
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Dr. Workhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16706542161980241712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1995319080435730643.post-13480021570628985622011-07-11T18:19:00.000-07:002011-07-11T18:19:13.957-07:00Long Time Gone<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9I1misUFsks7CSONIbHIxlXMmbYZKw0nyquhbS_1bFiP7Ds4Vb6x9Ww9eqsBsGga9HBQlAyTBydY1ynKlSfjW_H8bI3VpMVWzcyGSBzmq8yssmEdWeSLjkLC1kVUaEtK9KqPA-JixAxQ/s1600/untitled.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="301" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9I1misUFsks7CSONIbHIxlXMmbYZKw0nyquhbS_1bFiP7Ds4Vb6x9Ww9eqsBsGga9HBQlAyTBydY1ynKlSfjW_H8bI3VpMVWzcyGSBzmq8yssmEdWeSLjkLC1kVUaEtK9KqPA-JixAxQ/s320/untitled.bmp" width="320" /></a></div>Been away a long time, not quite ready to come back. Have new ideas flowing but just can't seem to get the courage to sit down and get them all down...Dr. Workhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16706542161980241712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1995319080435730643.post-7447037689879607412011-03-21T18:32:00.000-07:002011-03-21T18:32:16.676-07:00Bobbette and BelleI came across a beautiful storefront in Leslieville, Ontario, a neighborhood just outside of Toronto. What a lovely pastry boutique-- truly charming and a place I'd love to see! I love the decor, the "open" and bright feel to the store, and the look of their delicious confections, of course. Follow their blog <a href="http://bobbetteandbelle.com/blog/">here</a>.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">{images via <a href="http://www.bobbetteandbelle.com/">Bobbette and Belle</a>}</span></i></div>Dr. Workhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16706542161980241712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1995319080435730643.post-80620885451003795512011-03-14T07:00:00.000-07:002011-03-14T16:48:26.138-07:00The Healing Power of SpicesThere is no doubt that ancient cultures and civilizations in the East have appreciated the healing power of spices for centuries, but now we Westerns are coming around to unlocking all the health benefits of spices, too. You may remember reading about my Saigon Cinnamon post {<a href="http://thespiceloftproject.blogspot.com/2010/08/spice-spotlight-saigon-cinnamon.html">here</a>}, and all the health benefits that it holds for you in just 1/2 teaspoon a day. And that's just one spice! The benefits of adding full-flavored, organic spices to your dishes instead of butter not only cuts down on fat, but can actually help cure you certain diseases, help give you more energy, and help you look and feel healthier.<br />
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With that said, you can imagine how ecstatic I was to walk through Barnes & Noble the other day to see this lovely libro lighting up the book table:<br />
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Dr. Aggarwal does an excellent job documenting and explaining the benefits of fifty different culinary spices ("culinary" meaning "everyday" spices that are not so esoteric that you'll be making a pilgrimage to remote villages in India for a one-of-a-kind species of red curry). It's amazing to know that such a simple addition of flavor can undoubtedly bring peace and health to your mind, body and spirit. I hope you consider purchasing a copy-- the information is priceless!<br />
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<blockquote style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Breakthrough scientific research is finding that spices-even more than herbs, fruits, and vegetables-are loaded with antioxidants and other unique health-enhancing compounds. Studies of dietary patterns around the world confirm that spice-consuming populations have the lowest incidence of such life-threatening illnesses as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's. Bharat B. Aggarwal, the world's foremost expert on the therapeutic use of culinary spices, takes an in-depth look at 50 different spices and their curative qualities, and offers spice “prescriptions”-categorized by health condition-to match the right spice to a specific ailment. <span style="font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Healing-Spices-Everyday-Exotic-Disease/dp/1402776632">via</a>}</span></blockquote>Buy it <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Healing-Spices-Everyday-Exotic-Disease/dp/1402776632">here</a>!Dr. Workhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16706542161980241712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1995319080435730643.post-85941565882258712052011-03-07T05:50:00.000-08:002011-03-15T20:35:09.856-07:00San Francisco InspirationSome San Francisco inspiration for the SLP: the beautiful (no pun intended) CocoaBella chocolate boutique. Just what part of the boutique was the most beautiful? All of it. No joke. Every part of their design, straight down to the furniture legs at the bottom of their cash wrap had me swooning.<br />
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Don't let these pieces of art fool you, they're just as delicious as they are gorgeous. My favorite? The Venezuelan Spice by Christopher Elbow Artisanal Chocolates-- definitely the perfect balance of chili pepper, cinnamon and vanilla. I ate ummmm...<strike> about ten</strike> more than one :-)<br />
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One of the biggest sources of inspiration for my storefront is <a href="http://www.sabon.com/">Sabon</a>, one of the best soap and bath product retailers in the world. The pictures below are from storefronts in Rome, Tokyo, Chicago and New York.<br />
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What intrigues me about this shop is how they've managed to blend "old world" with "new and modern." I find their displays breathtaking and neat, always impressive, and truly appealing enough to have someone just walking by take a long detour into their store. That's the whole point on business interior design with commodity retailers, and Sabon writes the book!<br />
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Love these cabinets and the chandelier!<br />
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And what better way to try bath products than an old stone fountain sink in the middle of the store:<br />
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<span id="goog_947306955"></span><span id="goog_947306956"></span>Dr. Workhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16706542161980241712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1995319080435730643.post-3633457100113758412011-02-28T06:05:00.000-08:002011-03-13T10:31:15.485-07:00A new week and new look! I'm back, renewed and refreshed! I have a lot of new things happening in my life, and I can't wait to share them with you! <br />
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The most obvious change is happening here on this very blog... this beau-ti-ful facelift is courtesy of the very talented, patient, and hardworking Alaina Kaczmarki of <a href="http://www.livecreatingyourself.com/">Live Creating Yourself</a> and <a href="http://www.lcygraphics.com/">LCY Graphics</a>. Alaina was able to take all the jumbled thoughts and inspiration pictures I sent her, and create exactly what I was envisioning for my blog and logo. She's equal parts amazing blogger, talented designer, and patient mind-reader/magicianista extraordinaire!<br />
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I'm clicking my heels with the new look and logo design. More exciting things to come!Dr. Workhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16706542161980241712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1995319080435730643.post-83322178528650135532011-02-18T16:30:00.000-08:002011-02-27T18:53:00.307-08:00Taking the Long Way, Taking the Long Way Around...The crickets have been a'churping on the SLP for the past few weeks. Just takin' the long way around... coming back in the next few days, recharged and revived.<br />
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where I would eat these...<br />
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while drinking this... <br />
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after admiring this...<br />
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and waking up here... <br />
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I can't wait!<br />
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Macaroons are a classic french meringue cookie, enjoyed by many today but coveted by the French kings and queens for centuries. Similar to my homeland's <i>amaretti</i> cookies, macaroons are made using mostly whipped egg-whites and coconut or ground almonds. Today, the colorful cookies have made a resurgence in popularity within bakeries across the world.<br />
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While I was perusing some pictures of these sweet treats online the other day, I came across <a href="http://identitydesigned.com/">Identity Designed</a>, a forum for creatives involved in the design of brand identities. That's where I learned about <a href="http://www.theurelandthomas.com/">Theurel & Thomas</a>. This company is impressive, and their products absolutely gorgeous.<br />
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The design is smart and keeps the elegant heritage of the macaroon in mind. From one of the designers at <a href="http://www.anagrama.com/portafolio/75-theurel-thomas">Anagrama</a>:<br />
<blockquote><i>"For this project it was very important to create an imposing brand that would emphasize the unique value, elegance and detail of this delicate dessert."</i></blockquote><br />
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</tbody></table><blockquote><i>"White was our primary tool for design. As a result of this, the attention was fully oriented to the colourful macarons. We placed two lines in our design in cyan and magenta, as a relation with a modern French flag to inject a vanguard vision to the identity. We selected Didot (created by Firmin and Pierre Didot), a French typography that would present the brand with sophistication."</i></blockquote> I'm not a creative, but I admire the designer's commitment to keeping the design simple so the colorful macaroons could take center stage.<br />
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And the storefront (in Mexico!) is just as beautiful:<br />
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I was inspired to write about favors after I read about Mari's of New York customized brownie favors. Personally speaking, I think these are one of the classiest and thoughtful (because who doesn't love a brownie?) wedding favors I've seen in a while.<br />
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And here are a few other of my favorite favors! <br />
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Check out<b> c(oi)n:purse</b>'s homemade vanilla extract <a href="http://mycoinpurse.blogspot.com/2009/10/diy-vanilla-extract-and-vanilla-sugar.html">here</a>!<br />
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If you haven't heard of Mari's of New York, I'm happy to make your first introduction. This packaging is the perfect blend of the simple and classic design that I love with at more whimsical twist. <br />
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</tbody></table>These brownies are absolutely delicious, and the blend of exotic spices and salts has me smitten. Check out her classic and seasonal flavors:<br />
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Meet Mari and her NYC brownie shop:<br />
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</tbody></table> More about her brownies from <a href="http://www.marisny.com/">www.marisny.com</a>:<br />
<blockquote>Baked entirely from scratch, our brownies are made with only the finest and freshest ingredients like premium dark chocolate, Grade AA butter and Madagascar bourbon vanilla extract. No artificial flavors or preservatives. Each brownie is individually wrapped to preserve freshness and flavor. Packed in our beautiful, signature baton box, Mari's brownies are a gift to be savored, whether shared or hoarded. We think they are "Simply Marvelous" and we hope you do too.</blockquote>Dr. Workhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16706542161980241712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1995319080435730643.post-6441840138468329612011-01-03T17:55:00.000-08:002011-01-03T17:59:57.827-08:00Surrender Who You Are for What You Could BecomeI'm back into the swing of things in a new year here at the SLP. I hope this blog post finds you all happy and healthy, hopefully still glowing from the time you spent with family and friends for the holiday.<br />
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2010 was a very significant year for me, one that brought me to a place of great professional fulfillment, spiritual growth, creativity, gratitude, and passion. It was, however, also a year filled with a number of unexpected challenges, painful emotional growth spurts, and tests of my fortitude that at times, I admit, made me feel like I had been kicked in the stomach.<br />
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I'm typically not one for resolutions, but I have made a new list of intentions for 2011. The first intention I'm setting this year it is to embrace change more often. I find myself staring change straight in the face, often times afraid of what it brings. I'd like to change that this year. I was inspired by this quote over the holiday, and I think my first post in the new year is the perfect place to share it. I hope you find the same inspiration in it as I do. <br />
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